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WATCH: Viking Samurai’s Tribute To ‘The Mountain Dog’ And ‘The White Tiger’

Having an interest in martial arts and journalistic pedigree in bodybuilding, the loss of two highly influential people literally within the course of 48 hours was quite simply, a shock to the system. On one hand there is the effervescent Australian Brad Allan, who held the distinction of being the first ever Westerner (ie non Oriental) member of the famed Jackie Chan Stunt Team; having graduated from this group into choreographing numerous big budget Hollywood films, including the upcoming MCU martial arts film ‘SHANG CHI & THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS.’ Nicknamed ‘The White Tiger’ and touted as Jackie Chan’s favourite protégé, Allan possessed a real passion and zeal for martial arts and action cinema. On the other hand, there is the influential American John Meadows, the incredible IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, and sought-after Coach; Meadows affectionately known as ‘Mountain Dog’ was loved by the industry as much as for […]

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[UPDATED] In Memoriam: Brad Allan (1973-2021)

UPDATE (8.8.21, 5:55p.m. EST): Actor Daniel Wu took to Instagram on Sunday to mourn the death of pioneering stunt wunderkind, actor and martial artist Brad Allan. Wu, in expressing his condolences and reflecting on his own memories of Allan, confirmed that the death was the result of a heart attack. “I remember when Brad just joined the Jackie Chan Stunt Team back in the 90’s. I had just joined Jackie’s management group as an actor and we worked on a couple movies together including Gorgeous and Gen-X Cops. Being wushu guys, we always had a lot to talk about. He was quiet and serious and always demanded perfection of himself. I always admired that part of him. Brad went on to not only become an amazing stunt man but choreographer and coordinator as well. Always brining the Hong Kong style to big Western productions. He did some really innovative work […]

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