Back in the late 80's or early 90's when I was living in the S.F. Bay Area (around the same era as American Gladiators), there was a show that pitted contestants against eachother in "realistic" staged confrontations where they would use their own specialized martial arts forms. One that is particularly on my mind was a Native American martial artist of some sort, however others were masters of everything from Karate to Ninjutsu. Plus, just for kicks, there would also be random ninjas tossed in here and there, etc., and the whole thing worked out as being a "ladder fight" where it would start off with say 4 conestants who would go through eliminations until one was declared champion for that show.
The real question though, was what was the show? I would love to try finding episodes of it, but I need a name to start with. I believe it was hosted/sponsored by the American Martial Arts Association, but I'm not 100% sure.
2007-01-23 19:38:08 · 4 answers · asked by SuccessSeeker 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
The full name of the show was WMAC Masters, Quest for the Dragon Star. Shannon Lee (Bruce's daughter) was the 'host'. All of the martial artists were real, not actors, but the show was a total put on. I think they should have either made it a real tournament with real fighters, or gotten actors instead of fighters because I think the quality of the show suffered due to the poor acting skills of the fighters.
I have some insight into the show because I started training with one of it's stars. It was somewhat of a coincidence. The school happened to be very close to where I was living and I happened to see the show around the same time that I was looking for a school.
They also created action figures and a mock up of the battle dome, which I have. They didn't create all the characters because the show didn't last long enough and my instructor unfortunately was not featured enough to get his own figure.
You might be able to find episodes on VHS through Amazon or eBay. If you are interested in the figures, let me know
2007-01-24 01:32:16 · answer #1 · answered by kungfufighter20002001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember the show because i used to watch it every saturday morning. It was called WMAC Masters and it was filmed at universal studios in orlando florida. wish it was still around.
2007-01-23 21:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by Zeo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
WMAC Masters!!!! Best show ever!!! Two of my instructors were on that show!!!!
2007-01-26 06:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it be "the Ultimate Fighter?"
http://www.theultimatefighter.tv/
2007-01-23 19:58:06 · answer #4 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋