white flight from the inner cities, and the rise of black nationalism -- all of these phenomena set the stage for the unique cultural intersection that was the rise of martial arts cinema.

And there’s probably no better one than the Michael Jai White-starring homage to blaxploitation flicks, Black Dynamite. The film centers around a martial arts master (White) who seeks revenge ...

Unlike the typical white suits of martial arts, their uniform is black and decorated with Aramaic writing, with a black head wrap. Practice begins with kicking and punching drills, beards and ...