Tom Hardy is no stranger to playing gritty roles in TV and film, taking on historical figures and criminals in period pieces as well as iconic villains. Now the Oscar-nominated actor will star in the upcoming action-thriller HAVOC. Get a sneak peek at the bloodshed to come in the full trailer below. The high-octane film follows […]
by Xiaoyu Chen* April 2025 Architecture_MPS 30(1) * Abstract This article investigates the construction of cinematic space and the collective cultural consciousness of nostalgia in Stephen Chow’s 2004 Hong Kong film Kung Fu Hustle. Set in 1930s Shanghai, the narrative follows Sing, a vagrant who inadvertently ignites a conflict between the Axe Gang and the […]
by Paul Bowman* April 2025 Asian Journal of Sport History & Culture * Abstract In Western discourse, the Chinese practice of qigong (氣功) is frequently depicted as ancient, timeless, magical and mystical. Such representations might therefore be regarded as ‘orientalist’, involving formulaic simplifications, myths, exoticisation, misrepresentation and othering. But, what do we see when we turn to […]
The Australian Sanda Head Coach Rodel Glanville reported: What a fantastic way to conclude the IWUF 10th Sanda World Cup, with Australia making its debut in this world-class event!Michael Woodward took home GOLD in the Men’s 85kg division.Nicole Lowe-Tarbert earned BRONZE in the Women’s 65kg.What an incredible achievement for both athletes! The 10th Wushu Sanda […]
by Stefano Sapienza, Gloria Vergara-Diaz, Peter Wayne et al.* March 2025 Scientific Reports 15(1)) * Abstract Tai Chi, an Asian martial art, is renowned for its health benefits, particularly in promoting healthy aging among older adults, improving balance, and reducing fall risk. However, methodological challenges hinder the objective measurement of adherence to and proficiency in performing […]
Kung Fu Hustle 2 is finally official and there are already a ton of exciting updates about the long-awaited sequel. The original Kung Fu Hustle became an instant cult favorite in 2004, and many have been anxiously awaiting a follow-up. Stephen Chow is a legendary figure in Chinese cinema and started his career as an actor. He first […]
Unitree’s latest video shows its compact humanoid robot mastering Kung Fu moves, including punches and roundhouse kicks, while maintaining balance:
by Yao Shang* Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences, 10(1) (2025) 1-18 Abstract In order to further improve the recognition rate and optimize the efficiency of wushu sparring action judging, this paper designs a wushu sparring action recognition model based on extracting the advantages of the skeletal point action recognition model with ResNet50 as the basic […]
* Newcastle NSW | May 2025 * During the month of May, Newcastle Tai Chi is running a series of Tai Chi master class workshops hosted by Yang family lineage holder, master Damon Bramich, disciple of 4th and 5th generation Yang Family members. All levels and all styles welcome. Saturday 3rd and 24th May 2pm […]
The 2025 TCAA Australian Open Tai Chi Championship, was held on Saturday 15 March 2025 in New South Wales at the Niagara Park Stadium, 18 Washington Ave, NIAGARA PARK, NSW 2250.(Next to Niagara Park Railway Station, an hour from Hornsby Station). Participation was OPEN TO ALL TAI CHI ENTHUSIASTS. Photo Source: Newcastle Tai Chi Facebook Page.
