SYNOPSIS: Originating on the island of Okinawa and migrating to mainland Japan in 1921, karate is a synthesis of indigenous Okinawan fighting methods and Southern Chinese martial arts. Roughly translated as "The Way of the Empty Hand," it is best known for its explosive strikes, kicks, and punches. But body-to-body grappling and mat-pounding take-downs are also a large part of the highly effective arsenal belonging to the karate master. Now meet nearly twenty of these young masters in Baikal Films' Karate Boys. Set in Bukovina region of the Ukraine, this group of youngsters is an athletic wonder to behold. Suited up in traditional "ghee" and ever-mindful of time-honored civility, they bow gracefully before, and after, every match, but in between they're lean, mean, fighting machines - swift of mind and potentially lethal in their precision. Yet, when the workouts are over, the sweet nature of these kids is what really shines through. In nearby woods, they throw down a delectable picnic spread which they are most happy to share with a stray dog. Yes, these fierce fighting lads have heart. And that may be the greatest joy of all in viewing Karate Boys many times over.

EDITORIAL REVIEW:  An exceptional film, and one of the most popular Baikal Films releases in 2005. Almost 90 minutes is spent with this fantastic and energetic group of boys, aged 11 to 13, as they practice their moves, head to the gym for some weightlifting and then to the sauna and indoor swimming pool for a little rest and some skinny dipping. We also get to know a few of the boys a little better through a series of one-on-one interviews.

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STARRING: Baikal Boys.
AVAILABILITY: In stock! Ships within one business day.
LENGTH: 86 minutes.
LANGUAGE: Russian, with ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
SPECIAL FEATURES: 1.33:1 (4:3 Full Screen); 2.0 Stereo; 1 disc; Photo gallery; Chapter selection; Trailer; Uncut.
VIEWER DISCRETION: Incidental nudity.
PICTURE QUALITY: Excellent picture quality. (what's this mean?)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Ukraine (2005).
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DATE ADDED TO OUR LIBRARY:  November, 2005.
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