The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender
No Retreat, No Surrender, released in the United States on May 2, 1986, was by no means a box office sensation… however it would become a cult classic and beloved favorite of so many action fanatics...
No Retreat No Surrender
Bulletproof Podcast: Episode 134 – Dale Jacoby
It’s a very special edition of The Bulletproof Podcast with special guest, martial artist/action star, Dale Jacoby! Join Chris the Brain and “The Toyman” Chris DePetrillo as they chop it up with Dean “Shooting Star” Ramsay...
The Jean-Claude Van Damme Experience – Part 1
As I write this, Jean-Claude Van Damme has just celebrated his 64th Birthday and I’m looking back on knowing the man for more than 35 years and being a fan of his work from day one....
Scene of the Week: No Retreat, No Surrender Training Montage
There are certain types of scenes that lend themselves to be Scene of the Week material. Scenes involving vehicular mayhem are a personal favorite. Fight scenes showcasing a variety of combat styles. Shootouts are always fun....
10 Things You Didn’t Know About No Retreat, No Surrender
No Retreat, No Surrender is often credited as a groundbreaking film. The movie combined Hong Kong style action with the very American story of young Jason Stillwell taking down a crime syndicate’s plot to take over martial arts schools around...
JCVD: Master of the Splits
Since the beginning of mankind, there have been some tasks that are near impossible to do while still looking badass. Flossing, drinking from a straw, folding laundry, and until somewhat recently, you could have added doing the splits...
Movie Kumite: Breathing Fire vs. No Retreat, No Surrender
Teenagers. They can be a rebellious bunch. Give them some martial arts training and they can be down right dangerous. That is a lesson the evil doers of Breathing Fire and No Retreat, No Surrender found...
Brainwaves: Ask the Brain 3.0
It has been far too long since I took the opportunity to answer some of the questions we receive here at the site from action movie fanatics from literally around the world. I’ll cut this preamble short and...
Bullet Points: No Retreat, No Surrender
There are two things that I really enjoy: Jean-Claude Van Damme movies; Bruce Lee Movies; and lists that don’t make sense. I didn’t know the duo had ever worked together until the editors at Bulletproofaction.com tasked...
