Modernity and tradition. Relaxation and tension. Chaos and order. Yin and yang—roughly speaking. These are complementary universal forces that can easily lose balance and therefore create trouble. But not at Hyun’s Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do School, a Bucktown martial arts storefront rooted in the same location for over 50 years; an unexpected harmony permeates […]
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Chicago Muay Thai
The smell of menthol oil and the whine of traditional Thai instrumental music pierce the humid July air of the Cicero Stadium on fight night. Though it’s best known for hosting Chicago’s annual Golden Gloves boxing tournament, today the stadium has a new occupant: Muay Thai. The national sport of Thailand, in which participants use […]
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The Fate of Lee Khan is the most fun you’ll have at the movies this summer
Now in a new digital restoration, King Hu’s wuxia classic mixes comedy, action, intrigue—and resistance.
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny — The IMAX Experience
PG-13 • 1 hour 40 min • 2015
