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FILM OF THE DAY; Fearless (Sky Movies Premiere, 11.30pm).


Martial arts This is a list of martial arts, broken down by region and style. African martial arts
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 fans won't want to miss this impressive adventure - it's reportedly Jet Li's (right) last film in the genre which made his name. Set in turn-of-the-century China and based on a true story, it's the stirring tale of legendary fighter Huo Yuanjia
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This is a Chinese name; the family name is 霍 (Huo).
Huo Yuanjia (Chinese: 霍元甲; Pinyin: Huò Yuánjiǎ) (c.
, who returns from his selfimposed exile to pass on his skills to a new generation of warriors. However, shady foreign powers in the country are concerned about his hero status, and try to destroy his following by challenging him to compete in a tournament against their own hand-picked champions.
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Publication:The Mirror (London, England)
Date:Jun 13, 2007
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