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I work in Film. I live in Martial Arts. I thrive in Imagination.

Warrior (also Arthouse Action Films)

Badass Action in Mind and Body is the Journey

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Why the Warrior?

The greatest fight you will ever have is inside your own head. Mindset is key. Yet we act in an outside world to seek opportunities, adventure, comrades-in-arms and a fulfilling and authentic life. At the same time, we inspire and find great inspiration in films that are Epic like "Gladiator" or dangerous like "The Great Raid" or "Saving Private Ryan".

This section is about Badassery in real life and in films so you might find Martial Arts, Movies, Fool Stunts and more. Oh, weapons and World War II.

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How to Use a Samurai Sword

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"There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker or smart. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself." Miyamoto Musashi

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Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

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