BLOODSPORT (1988) | Martial Arts Training Scene | MGM

"Bloodsport" follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur.

Bloodsport (1988)
Directed by Newt Arnold
Screenplay by Sheldon Lettich and Christopher Cosby & Mel Friedman
Story by Sheldon Lettich
Cast: Jean Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres, Norman Burton, Forest Whitaker, and Bolo Yeung as Chong Li
Rated R
Available on Blu-Ray, DVD and digital platforms.

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Bloodsport (1988)

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[beantown_billy]

You people have no idea how amazing this movie was to a 10 year old in '88.

[MJP]

One of the greatest teacher/student depictions

[leonohs]

Back in the day, Watching this on VHS in your home, was something special

[ForceFed]

One of the greatest montages ever created. 10/10 music, plot and screen play. This should be a go to for everyone.

[Charvo]

Unlike the big budget Disney action movies nowadays like Marvels, Bloodsport will forever live on as a cult classic. A true hero's journey.

[javieraldape]

That soundtrack, tho! Its a masterpiece. From the scene where Tanaka tears up to this training montage. Its amazing.

[TC-cdsm]

The soundtrack for this movie is an absolute masterpiece.

[ColonelJohnmatrix]

The fight scenes in Bloodsport are the greatest in history. Van Damms kicks are pure art.

[matcole]

I had a Judo teacher when I was a kid
He was Korean.
Strong as a rock.
Heart of gold.
Thankyou Sir

[Leo_D.]

I get emotional every time I watch this scene. It is evident that Dux is deeply determined to make his Shidoshi proud, honour him, and ensure that his family's teachings do not die. Moments like these embody the emotional depth and sincerity that set this film apart from the rest, and it is precisely these elements that elevate Bloodsport into the realm of being a true classic.

[Powerup]

This is such a powerful scene. Mentor endowing trainee with knowledge, training, and technique. This type of mentor experience is a lost art.

[JLil]

This is my absolute favorite training montage from a film. The score makes it.

[javamo]

So many MMA fighters of the past from PRIDE and UFC mentioned they grew up watching Bloodsport & Kickboxer and especially JCVD. He is the biggest inspiration to us all in the 80s/90s.

[chrismorton]

When he nodded at his wife, he was like yup he's a badass now lol

[DrooMighty]

I absolutely love that moment at 3:53 where Senzo gives his wife that knowing look and smile. In all his training scenes with Frank he stays stoic and stern faced, but the candidness he shows with his wife while Frank is blindfolded does a perfect job of illustrating how proud he is in that moment. Then in the final scene of this training montage, when he presents Frank with the katana, you can see the tiniest little hint of a smile across Senzo's face. Roy Chiao's performance as Tanaka was incredible.

[caeseraugustus]

What I like most about this movie is the message. Even in bad times and loss you don't have to give up yourself, it's about to find reasons to live and go further and beyond.

[drakestar]

that movie made millions and i mean MILLIONS to start Karate, Taekwondo, Kick Boxing, Judo, etc. give this man a star on the walk of deserves

[GaaraSama]

Maybe the best montage scene in movie history. The part with the tea serving when the music calms down perfectly capturing the "he is ready" moment.

[jeffreynolan]

Greatest training montage from any movie ever...The Soundtrack is just perfect

[oswaldoflores]

I was just watching this move yesterday, 09/30/2023 at 11PM. I was getting ready to sleep, the raindrops were falling from my roof onto the ground, my window halfway open just enough to enjoy the wind. Oh man oh man, how relaxing was to see this scene, feeling the mild cold breeze and smelling the wet grass, reflecting on my mind soul and spirit...