The essence of martial arts in Hong Kong is its spirit and our work ethic.

It is also Hong Kongs Oscar entry for the best international feature film category.

I was amazed by the level of the martial arts in Hong Kong, Kurata said.

Sammo Hung

Sammo HungWell Go USA

Thats the reason why Hong Kong martial arts films really became popular globally.

I would say that several American action movies later inherited that kind of spirit.

Instead, he chose to work contract by contract for different films in Hong Kong.

‘The Kings of Kings’

Kurata added that during this time, he became good friends with Hung and Jackie Chan.

They really wanted to be perfect.

They were so thorough.

For Tanigaki, he learned his craft after enrolling in Kuratas martial arts academy, located in Osaka.

While at the academy, he practised different types of martial arts and sword-fighting.

Its like if youre a baseball player, you go to the U.S. to become the best.

Tanigaki recently wrapped production for his big-budget martial arts filmThe Furious, which was filmed in Thailand.

Even if I teach the newer generation, what would be the outcome for them?

Last time, more people made kungfu films.

Now, there are only a few every year.

Keep buying tickets to Hong Kong films.

Bring your friends with you, added Hung.