2023 World Martial Arts Day
The Asian World Film Festival is delighted to present its second World Martial Arts Day!
A unique Festival experience, which aims to showcase and promote Los Angeles' flourishing Martial Arts industry!
Schedule
Sunday November 12, 2023
@ 2:30 PM
Location: Culver City Town Plaza
9300 Culver Blvd, Culver city, CA 90232
Free to the Public
Hosting the event will be multi-award-winning stunts and stunts coordinating/fight choreographer, martial artist and director Andy Cheng (End Game, Redline, Rush Hour 1-2, Twilight, 6 Underground, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings).
Andy was the first recipient of the Festival's Bruce Lee Award, which is presented each year to an individual in the film industry whose efforts in the field of martial arts has created a legacy of excellence. He is also the Festival's Director of the Bruce Lee Award and Martial Arts Events.
Our goal is to inspire, share the spirit of the martial arts and provide a platform for talented martial artist performers to showcase their skills to a wider audience within LA and the entertainment industry.
Both the Bruce Lee Award and the Martial Arts Day are endorsed by the Bruce Lee Foundation and Lee's daughter, Shannon Lee.
Programs/Performances
Hung Gar Kung Fu and Lion Dance
Shaolin Qi Gong and Wu Shu
Tae Kwan Do
Muay Thai
Brazil Capoeria
Filipino Kali
Japanese Shinkiryu
Wing Chun
Fencing
Cambodian Bokator
Special Surprise guest appearances!