Human Weapon
Overview
Human Weapon aired on The History Channel starting July 20, 2007, showcasing hosts Jason Chambers and Bill Duff as they explored diverse martial arts from around the globe. Each episode introduced a specific fighting style, featuring sparring footage and insights from seasoned fighters. The duo would journey to various locations, learning essential techniques from instructors while delving into the cultural roots of each discipline. With the aid of motion capture technology, viewers gained a clear understanding of the moves. After mastering key skills, one host would spar against a practitioner of the featured style. The show concluded in August 2008.
Episodes
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1
Muay Thai: Ultimate Striking
Muay Thai, also known as Thai Boxing, originated on the battlefields of the 15th century during fierce conflicts between the Siamese and Burmese armie...
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2
Eskrima Stickfighting
Eskrima, a martial art originating from the Philippines, is thought to have developed from various Chinese, Malaysian, and Indonesian fighting styles ...
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3
Karate
Hosts Jason Chambers and Bill Duff embark on an adventure in Okinawa, Japan, renowned for its legendary and perilous martial art, Karate. Their explor...
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4
Savate Streetfighting
Jason and Bill head to France to master Savate, the traditional hand-to-hand combat style used by the French police. Their adventure takes a turn when...
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5
Judo: Samurai Legacy
Jason Chambers and Bill Duff return to Japan to immerse themselves in the world of contemporary Japanese combat sports, diving deep into its technique...
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6
Pankration: The Original Martial Art
Jason and Bill travel to Athens, Greece, to explore what could be the earliest authentic martial art in history. Renowned for its association with the...
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7
Krav Maga of the Israeli Commandos
Jason Chambers and Bill Duff journey to Israel to explore Krav Maga, one of the most lethal and efficient martial arts globally. Developed in the 1940...
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8
Marine Corps Martial Arts
Bill Duff and Jason Chambers head to Quantico, Virginia, where they dive into the intense world of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, a discipline...
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9
MMA: America's Extreme Fighting
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is rapidly becoming the most popular sport in the United States. While many view it as a modern trend, the techniques display...
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10
Kung Fu
Hosts Jason Chambers and Bill Duff embark on an adventure through China, the birthplace of the legendary martial art, Kung Fu. Their journey spans fro...
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11
Sambo: Russia's Extreme Fighting
In Moscow, hosts Jason Chambers and Bill Duff explore the origins of one of the deadliest and most adaptable martial arts, Sambo. This fighting style ...
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12
Cambodian Bloodsport
Originating from the dense jungles of Southeast Asia, Pradal Serey is a powerful striking discipline known for its bone-crunching kicks and punches. T...
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13
Silat: Martial Art of Malaysia
Few martial arts embody the essence of their homeland like Silat. This captivating yet lethal practice originated in the jungles of Southeast Asia, st...
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14
Ninjutsu
Jason Chambers and Bill Duff return to Japan to delve into the enigmatic and perilous world of Ninjutsu, one of the most secretive martial arts. From ...
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15
Taekwondo
Jason Chambers and Bill Duff venture to South Korea, the home of the incredibly dynamic and rigorous martial art of Taekwondo. Their journey takes the...