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Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting: The Rise of Martial Arts in Britain

Episode 9 of 10

Documentary taking a look at Britain's long and illustrious involvement with the martial arts, from the early days of bartitsu, through judo and karate to kung fu.

Timeshift, the black belt of the archive world, takes a look at the rise of martial arts in Britain. From the early days of bartitsu, through judo and karate to kung fu, Britain has had a long and illustrious involvement with the martial arts. Gold medals have been won, Sherlock Holmes's life has been saved and aftershave has been worn - all thanks to the martial arts.

1 hour

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Andy Hall
Director Andy Hall
Series Producer Ben Southwell
Executive Producer Michael Poole

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