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Step into the Shoes of Fighters from Around the World for an Immersive Journey into the Heart and Art of Hand-to-Hand Combat
HUMAN WEAPON
On The History Channel
Catch a sixteen-part series that explores the history behind the world’s most fascinating forms of martial arts
Premiering on March 13, 2008 at 8.00 p.m. on TrueVisions A23 or D44, The History Channel will start to air a new series bringing viewers on a remarkable journey across the globe to reveal the history behind one of humankind’s most ancient skills: the art of hand-to-hand combat. Each week, viewers can join hosts Jason Chambers — mixed-martial-artist and professional fighter — and Bill Duff — former professional football player and wrestler — as they explore the history and practice of these time-honored combat arts. Together, Jason and Bill fold back the rich historical and cultural layers of Muay Thai, Eskrima, Judo, Karate, Savate and more in the ultimate search of HUMAN WEAPON.
Their thrill-seeking quest takes hosts Jason and Bill to some extreme and exotic places. This journey allows viewers to walk in the shoes of fighters from across the centuries and gain insight into people of many cultures who used these fighting techniques — skills that were born out of each society’s need to defend itself.
Each episode of HUMAN WEAPON charts an expedition through foreign continents, famous cities, exotic villages, back alleys and lush landscapes in their quest for a different type of combat. After learning about the history and culture, and training in it themselves, they will see if they have learned enough to take on one of the professional fighting masters in the discipline — and survive.
Follow this unique and exciting series every Thursday at 8.00 p.m. on The History Channel (TrueVisions A23 or D44):
March 13, 2008 Silat: Martial Art of Malaysia
March 20, 2008 Kung Fu
March 27, 2008 Cambodian Bloodsport
April 3, 2008 Judo: Samurai Legacy
April 10, 2008 Nunjutsu
April 17, 2008 Sambo: Russia’s Extreme Fighting
April 24, 2008 Marine Corps Martial Arts
May 1, 2008 Passport to Pain
May 8, 2008 Savate Streetfighting
May 15, 2008 Eskrima Stickfighting
May 22, 2008 Taekwondo
May 29, 2008 Krav Maga of the Israeli Commandos
June 5, 2008 Muay Thai: Ultimate Striking
June 12, 2008 Karate
June 19, 2008 Pankration: The Original Martial Art
June 26, 2008 MMA: America’s Extreme Fighting
The new series HUMAN WEAPON is produced for The History Channel by Jupiter Entertainment. Executive Producer for The History Channel is Marc Etkind. Executive Producers are Steven Land and Zak Weisfeld.
The History Channel is brought to you in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Thailand by AETN All Asia Networks Pte. Ltd., a joint venture between A&E Television Networks (AETN) and ASTRO ALL ASIA NETWORKS plc.
About the HUMAN WEAPON Hosts
Jason Chambers: A Total Fighting Challenge Welterweight Champion, Jason Chambers has a record of 16 wins and 4 losses as an MMA fighter. He has been training in various martial arts since the age of six. Jason has fought in “Deep” in Japan and “Rento Maximo” in Mexico and all over the USA. He has trained under Renzo Gracie and currently trains under Eddie Bravo in Jiu-Jitsu. In addition, Jason also holds the rank of “Phase 1 Instructor” in Jeet Kune Do under Joe Goytia. Some of Jason’s current training partners are Karo Parisayn, Bas Rutten, and Randy Couture at Legends Gym in Hollywood, California.
Bill Duff: Pro Football player, bodyguard, wrestler and stunt double, Bill Duff holds a brown belt in Korean street fighting (Toa So Dou) under Master Davis of the Wa Wrang Studios in Riverside, New Jersey. He is a two-time heavyweight state champion wrestler, member of the New Jersey Hall of fame, and undefeated in bar fights. Bill, 6-foot 4 inches tall and 280 pounds, was a professional football player for seven years. He started for the Orlando Rage in the XFL and spent the 2000 and 2002 NFL Europe seasons with the Berlin Thunder, helping them win the 2002 World Bowl Championships. Continuing his career with the Arena Football league, he played for the Indianapolis Firebirds and Columbus Destroyers. Prior to this, he played for the Cleveland Browns in their expansion year 1999-2000. He was also co-captain of the 1997 SEC champion Tennessee Volunteers.
About The History Channel
Representing the very best in factual entertainment, The History Channel offers compelling original, non-fiction specials and series that cover a variety of topics, including ancient history, contemporary history, military history and conflict, technology and transport. Now available in over 130 territories in more than 230 million TV households, The History Channel is the only international television network devoted exclusively to bringing history to life in a powerful and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. The network provides an inviting place where viewers experience history in new and exiting ways, enabling them to experience history personally and connect their lives today to the great lives and events of the past. For more information, please log onto www.historychannelasia.com.
About AETN All Asia Networks
AETN All Asia Networks Pte. Ltd. (AAAN) is a joint venture between A&E Television Networks (AETN) and ASTRO All Asia Entertainment Networks Limited — a subsidiary of ASTRO ALL ASIA NETWORKS plc (ASTRO). AAAN builds and operate branded channels and services across South East Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Headquartered in Singapore, AAAN also has operations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
AETN All Asia Networks launched The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network? on June 15, 2007 in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and will round out to Indonesia, The Philippines and Taiwan in Q2 and Q3 2008. The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network will be fully language-versioned in Bahasa Malaysia, Thai and Chinese. AETN All Asia Networks also plans to launch The Biography Channel and The History Channel HD in the region, and to deploy the brands and programming via VOD, mobile, and broadband.
For further information, please contact:
Felicia Ang
AETN All Asia Networks
Tel: (65) 6837 8916
E-Mail: [email protected] Chutinun Guna-Tilaka
Image Impact Ltd.
Tel: 0-2253-6810-1 ext. 118
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