Nazca - Blades of Fate (Vol. 1)

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At a kendo match, 17-year-old high school student Kyoji is stunned when Tate, his coach, momentarily transforms into an exotically armored warrior. Over the next few days, Tate behaves erratically, alarming his students and his fiancée, Yuka. Kyoji discovers he, Tate, and their friends are the reincarnated spirits of Inca warriors. But Kyoji is Bilka and Tate is Yawaru--enemies in a blood feud dating back to the Spanish conquest of Peru. Yuka and Kyoji travel to South America, hoping to find the missing Tate--and figure out what's going on. Their visit leads to more flashback episodes. The Matthew Broderick-esque Kyoji looks particularly incongruous in a trailing feather headdress; his friend Daimon is tricked out in a rig that looks more Arabian than Peruvian. The improbable plot gets a boost from some handsome computer-generated imagery, including an animated version of a Nazca Line figure and a golden fortress modeled after a ceremonial Inca knife. Using the different media to suggest separate worlds works more effectively than the combinations of drawn and computer animation in many Japanese films. But the idea of Japanese high school students as reincarnated Inca warriors seems farfetched, even by anime standards. Contains the first three episodes: 1. "Those Who Awaken," 2. "Reunion in the Andes," 3. Meeting of the Sleeping Souls." Rated 13 and up for violence, profanity, and brief nudity. --Charles Solomon

Description

Can a past life affect the future? Kyoji, the only member of a small Kendo (traditional Japanese wooden swordplay) club has his world turned upside down! Sudden visions of past life events during the age of the Incas revive ancient rivalries and ambitions, clouding modern day relationships and turning friends into deadly enemies! Kyoji's former mentor, Tate fully accepts his past life as Yawaru, an Inca warrior, and has adopted his old ambition to cleanse the world of its weaker elements. However, he also remembers it was the betrayal of Biruka, Kyoji's past life, that thwarted his original attempt! Does the past really play an important role in the future? Nazca is a story of past lives and present conflicts. A story of friendships shattered and reformed by events that happened hundreds of years ago during the days of the Incas!

Customer Reviews:

Nazca wasn't all that bad, i liked it.......2005-06-30

At first when ive seen the cover of this anime for sell in a store i wasn't so sure if it was worth buying, but althought i have decided and purchased it, meanwhile when finish watching the DVD ,the plot was a little off balance i find but was great peace of work, Nazca is based upon a true story in Egypte but don't mean that it is exact, because it is not the same of its categorie necesarely, althought i have injoyed this anime with the interesting costumes and designs of the atmosphere of the backgrounds and as for the CG scenes...well i guess it could of been better but anyways, i do recommend this animation out there for others that like fantasy stuff, i do indeed.

A Bomb.......2004-03-08

The animation was only improved by haveing CG added. Otherwise back to saturday morning cartoons. The music is top notch, even though it was a remix of Johann Sabastian Bach it was very well done, I think he would approve. The plot, silly, but that's just anime. The pace...somebody SHOOT ME!! My God, can you draw it out any longer?! The whole thing could have been fininshed on the first CD!! And it does get preachy, but then again that is the same with all Anime, eco/political/social/american bashing is the norm in almost all anime from Japan. It gets two stars for music and CG animation, that's all.

Highly Recommended Contemplative Fantasy.......2001-07-02

Nazca is a rare and wonderful gem, a contemplative fantasy for people who like to think as well as be entertained. Indeed, this series renders a compelling cast of characters (especially Tate-san/Lord Yawaru, the complex anti-hero), a strong plot, gorgeous visuals, and elegant music -- what more could an anime aficionado want?

Nothing special........2000-10-25

This anime isn't one of the best I've ever seen. It's your ordinary person in a fantastic role, forced to become a hero in a good vs. evil struggle. In Nazca, a group of Japanese citizens discover they were Incan warriors in a past life. Sound far-fetched? Their awakening souls start ruling their being, and friends become enemies. Will the good student be able to stop his now evil kendo teacher from unleashing the power of creation on the world?

The creators of this anime thought it would be a good idea to mesh computer generated scenes in with the animation. It wasn't a good idea. The characters look out of place and distorted whenever the CG backgrounds are used.

Nazca is an all right story, but you can pretty much guess how it's going to end. I don't feel it's worth purchasing 4 DVD's to see the entire saga.

good fantasy anime.......2000-08-30

This is a well done, intelligent fantasy. I didn't find the plot to be particularly slow-moving at all [of course, I wasn't expecting explosions and battles and naked chicks every five seconds: your definition of "slow plot" may vary]. I didn't care for the CGI/animation mix that was done in certain parts -- it wasn't seamless and I found it to be distracting; the character animation however is quite pleasing and their Incan warrior incarnations I thought especially well-designed [historical innacuracies and all -- this *is* a fantasy, you'll recall]. The opening JS Bach tune by Eccentric Opera is a nice change from the usual j-pop.

Overview: intelligent dialogue and good looking guys fighting each other in nifty costumes.. works for me! :)

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Hapkido Volume 1, 3 DVD Series As Taught By Master Jino Kang

Manufacturer: Black Belt Productions
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Bonus Footage of IHF Hapkido Founder's Last US Demo - Jae Nam Myong

Never before seen detailed instructions with directional graphics

Freeze frames and slow motions on key techniques

Voiceovers for enhanced emphasis over incredible visuals.

Demonstrations by Master Jino Kang, Star of Blade Warrior, The Hapkido Movie

ASIN: B000KI3GX0

Product Description

This 3 DVD series was created for anyone who is interested in esoteric art of Hapkido. It will appeal to Instructors who wants to add Hapkido to their martial arts program or students who seeks to improve their self-defense skills. This new video covers the curriculum covered in Hapkido USA's - International Hapkido Federation- USA Division, Headquartered in San Francisco, California. Hapkido is one of the most versatile and comprehensive styles of martial arts ever created. Hapkido's vast repertoire of both traditional and modern strikes, blocks, ki exercises and the ki redirection of Judo, Jujitsu and Aikido enable one to protect oneself.

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The Warrior: Black Friday/Fatal Blade
Starring: Gary Daniels
Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
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ASIN: B00008H2EI
Release Date: 1999-06-29

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Black Friday is good, but Fatal Blade is one of the wosrt movies I have ever seen

The Warrior: Black Friday/Fatal Blade
Starring: Gary Daniels
Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
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Customer Reviews:

Black Friday is good, but Fatal Blade is one of the wosrt movies I have ever seen.......2007-04-13

The only bad thing about this 2-pack is that Black Friday has decent picture quality and Fatal Blade has very good quality. I just wish it was the other way around.

Hapkido Orange Belt Requirements As Taught By Master Jino Kang

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Hapkido Orange Belt Requirements As Taught By Master Jino Kang

Manufacturer: Black Belt Productions
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Sports | Genres | DVD | Video
Product Features:

Never before seen detailed instructions with directional graphics
Freeze frames and slow motions on key techniques
Voiceovers for enhanced emphasis over incredible visuals.
Demonstrations by Master Jino Kang, Star of Blade Warrior, The Hapkido Movie

ASIN: B000KI5C8C

Product Description

This DVD was created for anyone who is interested in esoteric art of Hapkido. It will appeal to Instructors who wants to add Hapkido to their martial arts program or students who seeks to improve their self-defense skills. This new video covers the curriculum covered in Hapkido USA's - International Hapkido Federation- USA Division, Headquartered in San Francisco, California. Hapkido is one of the most versatile and comprehensive styles of martial arts ever created. Hapkido's vast repertoire of both traditional and modern strikes, blocks, ki exercises and the ki redirection of Judo, Jujitsu and Aikido enable one to protect oneself.

Hapkido Yellow Belt Requirements As Taught By Master Jino Kang

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Hapkido Yellow Belt Requirements As Taught By Master Jino Kang

Manufacturer: Black Belt Productions
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Sports | Genres | DVD | Video
Product Features:

Never before seen detailed instructions with directional graphics
Freeze frames and slow motions on key techniques
Voiceovers for enhanced emphasis over incredible visuals.
Demonstrations by Master Jino Kang, Star of Blade Warrior, The Hapkido Movie

ASIN: B000KGRGB0

Product Description

This new video covers the curriculum covered in Hapkido USA's - International Hapkido Federation- USA Division, Headquartered in San Francisco, California. Hapkido is one of the most versatile and comprehensive styles of martial arts ever created. Hapkido's vast repertoire of both traditional and modern strikes, blocks, ki exercises and the ki redirection of Judo, Jujitsu and Aikido enable one to protect oneself.

Hapkido Green Belt Requirements As Taught By Master Jino Kang

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Hapkido Green Belt Requirements As Taught By Master Jino Kang

Manufacturer: Black Belt Productions
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Sports | Genres | DVD | Video
Product Features:

Never before seen detailed instructions with directional graphics
Freeze frames and slow motions on key techniques
Voiceovers for enhanced emphasis over incredible visuals.
Demonstrations by Master Jino Kang, Star of Blade Warrior, The Hapkido Movie

ASIN: B000KI1BZA

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Best Hapkido On Film
Great Fights and Filming
Great fighting and lots of it
Blade Warrior
Blade Warrior

Blade Warrior
Starring: Blade Warrior
Manufacturer: Pathfinder Home Ent.
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ASIN: B0000714DB
Release Date: 2002-11-12

Description

Jack, a martial arts expert and civic-minded cop, just wants his neighborhood to be the utopia it was for he and his friends in their youth. However, Blades, the local kingpin, has other, less charitable ideas. When Blades targets his family's store, Jack strikes back with a force that leaves Blades scarred and in prison. While locked up, Blades plots his revenge against Jack and the entire community, forcing Jack to become a one-man arsenal in order to protect his community and his loved ones!

Customer Reviews:

Best Hapkido On Film.......2005-08-24

This is not a great 'film' but it has the best Hapkido fighting scenes I have EVERY scene, and I practice Hapkido (3rd Dan).

Who is this guy??!!

I want to study with him!

Great Fights and Filming.......2003-02-03

Amazing fight scenes and great filming. It has a low budget feel but was really enjoyable to watch because of the great fighting.

Great fighting and lots of it.......2003-02-02

This movie has fantastic fight scenes and there are a lot of them. The filming is great even though the movie has a low budget feel to it. The acting is not that great (with a few exceptions) but everything else is!!!

Blade Warrior.......2003-01-15

I'm a martial artist and I'm always looking for good martial art movies. but most are disappointing, but I found the best "B" martial arts movie to date. Yay! Awesome fight scenes and I was pleasantly surprised by the direction and photography. With the right backing, these guys will Rock!

Blade Warrior.......2003-01-15

Very Creatively filmed, I liked the cinematography, and the fight scenes were really cool!!! Despite the budget, this is a well made film.

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