Short Documentary Review-Kung Fu Fighting Documentary

The documentary on Kung Fu Fighting is about the different styles of martial arts and a Chinese art form that combines many techniques and styles to it. Kung Fu is a general classification of the various types of martial arts. There are various forms of martial arts with no right or wrong and its a sport that any person can do rich or poor. The documentary breaks down three of the main acting/Asian/martial artists of our era: Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li. It also expresses that Kung Fu is something many people are fascinated with because of the intense training as well as focus needed to be skilled in it.

The analysist in the documentary express that people are fascinated with martial artists who use speed and technique over power and force. The precision and fluidity of each move and strike makes every blow powerful and unique. Onlookers are intrigued by fighting styles of Bruce Lee and Jet Li who aren't the bulkiest guys but use their respective martial arts and kung fu ultimately to win in fights.

Kung Fu combines acrobatics, speed, strength, concentration, and dedication to make a fighting style that is used around the world and in many movies to awe and wow viewers. Kung Fu was a way for people to settle disputes they had and walk around with little or no fear that they could defend themselves. Anybody could do kung fu it wasn't only for the rich, but also the poor could practice and the only tools needed was area to practice.

Kung Fu fighters use sounds like yelling to make their oponent fear them and each strike is backed with a pop noise to express the speed and vigor with each blow. Early films were in black and white and it didnt take away from the fight scenes as much but it took away more from the fighting scenery. A significant fight scene brought up in the documentary was one between Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee, where Bruce Lee was the starring actor fighting untill death with Chuck Norris. They fought in the Collosieum in Rome where the backgroud enhanced the fight and made the scene more dramatic. Many fight scenes are close ups with the camera panning quickly back and forth and swaying side to side to make sure the whole fight is captured. The close ups makes viewers sit on the edge of their seats anticipating the outcome. Overall Kung Fu has spread world wide to fans, athletes, and fighters who desire that dedication and concentration it brings.