Perhaps more than any other pursuit, film is woven into our culture. Martial arts school owners, in particular, know the impact that The Karate Kid, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and other films had on encouraging society to seek out martial arts instruction. But do you know your martial arts film history? How about the impact these films have had on society? We’re going to explore these topics and more on today’s episode. Check out today's featured product - our sparring helmet. Comfortable and durable, it's all you could want. The Battle of Dingjunshan - 1905, first martial arts film Bad Day at Black Rock - 1955 American film Top grossing martial arts films For full show notes please visit: http://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com/048-martial-arts-movies/