The Martial Arts Kid

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The Martial Arts Kid

Released Sep 18, 2015

1h 45m

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A bullied teenager (Jansen Panettiere) learns martial arts after moving in with his aunt (Cynthia Rothrock) and uncle (Don "The Dragon" Wilson).

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Martin Tsai

Los Angeles Times

So we have one minority pitted against the other minority in a bid to prove which is worthier of inclusion, while the bad guy who started the fight, Bo, is white.

Sep 17, 2015

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Monica Castillo

Village Voice

For a movie starring so many action stars and fighting champs, The Martial Arts Kid falls surprisingly short of winning any medals.

Sep 15, 2015

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Sandie Angulo Chen

Common Sense Media

Karate Kid homage offers decent messages, so-so story.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 25, 2015

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Ha a blatant rip off of the best troubled boy martial arts movie "The Karate Kid". Do yourself a favour and just watch that, and skip this. Don't get me wrong, awesome having actual martial arts actors but they aren't cut out for acting :)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Two thumbs up. Great flick for tweens, teens and martial arts fans. Features heavyweight boxing world champ Vladimir Klitschko's brother-in-law as "the martial arts kid."

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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The Martial Arts Kid is a fantastic family movie set in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The actors are authentic, award winning martial artists. The movie teaches young people to stand up for themselves and protects others and offers a way to do it through training in the martial arts. Martin Tsai says the movie pits the various races, white, Asian and black, against each other. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the movie is one big melting pot with T.J. Storm and Don the Dragon in interracial relationships. The only thing the movie pits against is good over evil. Go see it and you will be pleasantly surprised.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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I saw this movie and it was very realistic with a great message for families and kids. I think I am going to go join a martial arts class for the first time in my life!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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This is a film with more real Masters & Champions of the martial arts than any ever produced so the training and action is more realistic. The theme that instructors are responsible for their students is highlighted, so is the importance of family, and of course the difficulties facing kids that are bullied. It received 5 out of 5 Doves from the Dove Foundation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Cynthia Rothrock

Cindy

Jansen Panettiere

Robbie

Kathryn Newton

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Matthew Ziff

Bo

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A bullied teenager (Jansen Panettiere) learns martial arts after moving in with his aunt (Cynthia Rothrock) and uncle (Don "The Dragon" Wilson).

Director: Michael Baumgarten
Producer: Cheryl Wheeler Duncan, James E. Wilson
Screenwriter: Michael Baumgarten, Adam W. Marsh
Production Co: Traditionz Entertainment
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 18, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 17, 2017
Runtime: 1h 45m

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