The New Masters

A project in Chengdu, China by Sascha Matuszak
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A feature length documentary film exploring modern mixed martial arts and traditional kungfu in China
Backers: 244
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67

Funded: $16,245 of $15,000
Dates: Nov 3rd -> Dec 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Sascha Matuszak
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Latest News

We did it!!!

November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Some Background Information

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone, As we head into the weekend, getting closer to 60% of our goal, we thought we'd give you some more background information about our project, Enjoy! Sinica Podcast: Martial Arts Episode Kungfu Tea Interview with members of the New... (Read More)

Halfway Point

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We made it halfway, due to a little help from friends old and new, so we're celebrating by adding a New Masters hoodie to the $100 tier. Check it out. Thanks everyone!  (Read More)

The New Masters: MMA, Kung Fu and China’s Evolving Martial Culture

November 10th - via: chinesemartialstudies.com
Sascha Matuszak is a friend and occasional guest author here at Kung Fu Tea. Regular readers may remember his report on recent developments in the socioeconomics of Taijiquan. As a China based journalist he has written a number of stories on the martial arts for publications like VICE’s Fightland, the Economist, The South China Morning Post, and Roads and Kingdoms. Recently he helped to launch a Kickstarter campaign for a new documentary titled “The New Masters.” Sascha, Christopher Cherry (the films director) and Kira Leinonen (the producer) have been kind enough to stop by and tell us a little more about their project. (Read More)

One Week On ... almost halfway there!

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello All, It's been an amazing week, with a great show of support from all of you! We are at 43% and chugging forward, all thanks to you guys. Great stuff. Let's pass 50% and keep running! We made some tweaks today, lowering the price across the... (Read More)

Day 4

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey All, We're doing great, thanks to you, so we are making a few tweaks to the kickstarter. First thing we are looking into is offering a few more designs and products from LAVA. We're discussing some things that a few backers have brought up, such... (Read More)

Big First Day

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! It's been a full day now since we launched and your response and support has been nothing short of amazing. More than 30 backers, hundreds of shares, and we broke 2k ... Thank you! Let's keep it going!  (Read More)

Video: The New Masters Trailer, a documentary on modern MMA and traditional kung fu in China

November 4th - via: bloodyelbow.com
Watch the trailer for 'The New Masters', a documentary focusing on the evolution of MMA and traditional Kung Fu in China. (Read More)

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