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The Pod of Five Rings Ep. 12 - Fighter in the Wind

Published: May 17, 2021, 7:37 p.m.

The spirit of martial arts is to endure, persevere, and fight strong. No story encapsulates this more than the origin of Kyokushin Karate and its founder, Mas Oyama.


2004\u2019s \u2018Fighter in The Wind\u2019 follows a young Oyama (born Choi Bae-Dal) as he fights to prove himself. Transcending nationalities, borders, and styles, and subjecting himself to the most brutal of training regimens, Bae-Dal aims to become the best fighter in all of Japan. Does he succeed and is it worth it? Listen to the Pod of 5 Rings and find out!

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Fighter In The Wind (2004)
Director: Yun-ho Yang