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1. Music
Pan Flute: This music always makes me think of martial arts films. Maybe I'm just weird because it also makes me think of Chinese buffets like The Mandarin. There are probably a few with that same name, but I went to a huge one in Ontario years ago and it's that specific one. It can be quite relaxing.
2. Film
Jackie Chan: Of course Jackie Chan has used a pan as a weapon in his films. I've seen him use bamboo chutes, ladders, and many other household items, so I wasn't surprised by this.
3. Legendary Martial Artist
Pan Qingfu: Grandmaster Pan was the man with the iron fist. He attained legendary status by age 30 having become proficient in over 20 styles of kung fu and studied with 15 masters of Chinese fighting arts. Pan Qingfu was one of China's most respected martial artists. He was adept at knocking his opponents out and it is believed he never displayed his full power. He last trained students in Ontario, Canada before his passing.
4. Martial Art
Pankration: An ancient Greek submission style martial art with very few rules. More than a sport, it was practiced by many Greek and Spartan soldiers. It was said to be a combination of boxing and wrestling. Sounds a bit like the first MMA to me. It was also put to use in their mythology. There's a documentary on it.
5. Tournament
Panamerican Internationals: An international sport karate tournament that is world renowned. This year it's happening in November in Miami, Florida.
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Image created using Bitmoji[/caption]1. Music
Pan Flute: This music always makes me think of martial arts films. Maybe I'm just weird because it also makes me think of Chinese buffets like The Mandarin. There are probably a few with that same name, but I went to a huge one in Ontario years ago and it's that specific one. It can be quite relaxing.
2. Film
Jackie Chan: Of course Jackie Chan has used a pan as a weapon in his films. I've seen him use bamboo chutes, ladders, and many other household items, so I wasn't surprised by this.
3. Legendary Martial Artist
Pan Qingfu: Grandmaster Pan was the man with the iron fist. He attained legendary status by age 30 having become proficient in over 20 styles of kung fu and studied with 15 masters of Chinese fighting arts. Pan Qingfu was one of China's most respected martial artists. He was adept at knocking his opponents out and it is believed he never displayed his full power. He last trained students in Ontario, Canada before his passing.
4. Martial Art
Pankration: An ancient Greek submission style martial art with very few rules. More than a sport, it was practiced by many Greek and Spartan soldiers. It was said to be a combination of boxing and wrestling. Sounds a bit like the first MMA to me. It was also put to use in their mythology. There's a documentary on it.
5. Tournament
Panamerican Internationals: An international sport karate tournament that is world renowned. This year it's happening in November in Miami, Florida.
R~