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The Last Dragon (Michael Schultz, 1985)

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Laurita Watson (the mother of Taimak, from the movie the last dragon) at a party with Pat Cleveland sometime in the 70s. 🌈

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Retro Trailer: The Last Dragon (1985)

Disclaimer: I am not associated with the uploader nor the creators of this trailer.

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the last dragon | 1985

[fitsofgloom]

"You sure look like a master to me."

Vanity gives Taimak a hug in a scene from the film ‘The Last Dragon’, 1985

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[chaptertwo-thepacnw]

let's wait awhile, janet jackson |1987|

[sbrown82]

Oh, definitely Taimak Guarriello!!! 😍

Corbin Bleu was one of my very first ones lol I remember when I saw the movie “Jump In” on Disney for the first time and fell in love with him

My other first was Jesse McCartney, I remembered seeing his music videos for his songs “Beautiful Soul” and “Good Life” for the movie “Stuck in The Suburbs” on Disney channel….I’m still crushing on him now a little 😩😂😂😂

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Episode 1015 - WMAC Masters

SUMMARY

In this engaging conversation, Kristopher Landis discusses his experiences with WMAC Masters, a 90s kids TV show that combined martial arts with storytelling. He shares his journey from being a fan of the show to becoming a writer, exploring the impact of the show on his life and the martial arts community. The discussion also touches on the behind-the-scenes aspects of WMAC Masters, its legacy, and the future of martial arts in media.

  Kristopher Landis shares his journey of rediscovering the beloved 90s martial arts show WMAC Masters and his mission to preserve its legacy through his book, 'Quest for the Dragon Star.' He discusses the challenges and triumphs of interviewing cast and crew members, the dedication of those involved in the show, and the impact it had on martial arts culture. Kristopher also reveals exciting developments about reviving the show for a new generation, emphasizing the responsibility he feels to honor its history while creating fresh content.

TAKEAWAYS

He had nine months of taekwondo experience as a child.

WMAC Masters was a kids TV show that aired in 1995-96.

The show featured real-life world-class martial artists and aimed to teach life lessons through martial arts.

The show ended on a cliffhanger, leaving fans wanting more.

Kristopher's journey as a writer began after a bad publishing experience.

WMAC Masters was ahead of its time in martial arts representation.

He initially had no plan but realized he was writing a book.

The mission became about preserving the spirit of the show.

Many cast members were eager to share their stories and help.

The book is a compilation of interviews with the cast and crew.

Kristopher feels a responsibility to honor the legacy of WMAC Masters.

He is now the head writer for a potential revival of the show.

The revival aims to connect with a new generation of martial arts fans.

The book includes previously unseen drawings of what a season three could have looked like.

Kristopher emphasizes the importance of storytelling in preserving history.

This episode references these past guests:

Episode 26: Shihan Christine Bannon-Rodrigues — whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Episode 28 - Mr. Mike Chat — whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Episode 80 - Mr. Taimak Guarriello — whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Episode 216 - Shihan Chris Casamassa — whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Episode 386 - Miss Shannon Lee — whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Episode 636 - Professor Willie “The Bam” Johnson — whistlekick Martial Arts Radio

  To purchase The Quest for the Dragon Star: An Oral History of WMAC Masters: Purchase here through Amazon

Check out this episode!

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Enter the Dragon: You know I love Bruce Lee, (the master) but I also love Leroy Green aka Bruce Leroy( played by Taimak in The Last Dragon) cause by the end of the movie he had that glow!!! ❤️🙌🏼🐉

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Pt 2 of my list

Fantasia Barrino

Enchanting 🕊

Ski Bailey

Iman Shumpert

Polo G

King Von 🕊

B Smyth 🕊

Leon Robinson

Vanity 🕊

Jimi Hendrix 🕊

Bob Marley 🕊

Ziggy Marley

Stephen Marley

Taimak

Omar Epps

Robert Townsend

Ralph Macchio

Booboo Stewart

China Anne McClain

Julio Foolio 🕊

Destanni Henderson

Chris Tucker

Characters I'll write for

Kunta Kinte (Roots)

Rembrandt (The Warriors)

Swan (The Warriors)

Snow (The Warriors)

Rob 🕊 (The Chi)

Unique (Power)

Fontaine (They Cloned Tyrone)

Laura (The Last Dragon)

Leroy Green Jr (The Last Dragon)

Tommy Shepherd (Above The Rim)

JT (The Five Heartbeats)

Duck (The Five Heartbeats)

Micheal (The Lost Boys)

Star (The Lost Boys)

Marko (The Lost Boys)

Dwayne (The Lost Boys)

Paul (The Lost Boys)

Johnny Cade (The Outsiders)

Sodapop Curtis (The Outsiders)

Daniel (The Karate Kid series)

Jacob Black (The Twilight Saga)

Seth Clearwater (The Twilight Saga)

Embry (The Twilight Saga)

Quil (The Twilight Saga)

Jay (Desendants)

Uma (Desendants)

Malik (Higher Learning)

Quincy/Q (Juice)

Raheem (Juice)

Roland Bishop (Juice)

If y'all see some of the same names from before, I'm sorry. I'll only be writing things such as smut and fluff other than headcannons, imagines and preferences

[sbrown82]

Taimak was so fine!

vanity + taimak in ‘ the last dragon ’ 1985.

[nicole-n-tha-middle]

21,23, 39

Thanks for entertaining my boredom Beautiful 😘🫶🏾

21. Your first celebrity crush?

-TAIMAK (my whole young ass heart)🥰

23. Five words that describe you?

-Honest, Indecisive, Silly, Intuitive, and Passionate

39. Is there wise words you live by?

-just keep swimming

[sainteldaily]

The Last Dragon Is an Awesome, Joyous Snapshot of 1980s Pop Culture

The 1985 martial arts film starring Taimak and Vanity celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.