Asian Cinema and Performing Arts French Distributor Malavida Unveils Ambitious 2027 Lineup and Wang Chao Retrospective at Lyon’s MIFC October 14, 2026 rifanmuazin LYON, France — French independent distributor Malavida has made waves at this year’s International Classic Film Market (MIFC) in Lyon by acquiring the French theatrical rights to acclaimed Chinese filmmaker…
Eastern Martial Arts and Wellness The Hidden Roots of Modern Karate: How a French Martial Art Inspired the Sport’s Most Famous Kicks October 5, 2026 rifanmuazin Have you ever wondered why there isn’t a single traditional kata with a mawashi-geri? For anyone who has spent time watching modern Karate tournaments, this is a glaring paradox. The…
Eastern Martial Arts and Wellness The Hidden History of Karate’s Most Popular Kick: How a French Martial Art Transformed an Ancient Tradition October 4, 2026 rifanmuazin Have you ever wondered why there is not a single traditional kata featuring the mawashi-geri, better known as the roundhouse kick? It is a striking anomaly in the martial arts…
Eastern Heritage and History Behind Enemy Lines: How U.S. Marine Major Pete Ortiz Led the French Resistance in Occupied France September 29, 2026 rifanmuazin While thousands of American soldiers fought valiantly across the battlefields of Western Europe during World War II, only a rare few came from the ranks of the United States Marine…
Eastern Martial Arts and Wellness The Surprising French Roots of Karate’s Most Famous Kicks: How Savate Shaped Modern Martial Arts September 27, 2026 rifanmuazin Have you ever wondered why there is not a single traditional kata featuring the mawashi-geri, or roundhouse kick? In modern martial arts circles, it stands as perhaps the most popular…
Eastern Heritage and History Behind Enemy Lines: How a U.S. Marine Led the French Resistance in the Heart of Nazi-Occupied France September 21, 2026 rifanmuazin While thousands of American soldiers fought bravely across the battlefields of Europe during World War II, only a select few were United States Marines. Among them was Major Pierre “Pete”…