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DESCRIPTION:\n	Panel discussion with martial arts masters Stephan Berwick\,
  Jose Figueroa\, Derrick Williams\, and Pedro Cepero Yee \n	\n	\n	In this 
 90-minute panel discussion\, co-presented with the Museum of African Art a
 s part of its Beyond Bandung: Legacies of African and Asian Cultural Unity
  forum\, four martial arts masters of African descent discuss their connec
 tion to and affinity for Asian martial arts. Each of them was drawn from t
 heir respective Black and Latino communities in the United States to move 
 to Asia for advanced training. They will talk about the cultural affinity 
 and cultural disconnect of that experience. Finally the panellists will ex
 plain the sociocultural reasons for the profound and enduring embrace of A
 sian martial arts by Blacks and Latinos in the United States. The discussi
 on is preceded by a screening of The Karate Kid (2010). \n	\n\n\n	Panelist
 s \n	\n	Stephan Berwick\, an early proponent of mainland Chinese martial a
 rts\, was trained by top Chen family masters in the United States and at T
 aiji’s birthplace\, Chenjiagou. He was one of the first two Americans\, wi
 th action-film star Donnie Yen\, trained at the Sha’anxi Athletic Technica
 l Institute in China. Berwick went on to become one of the first Western m
 artial arts performers in Hong Kong action films under acclaimed film dire
 ctor and fight choreographer\, Yuen Wo Ping. Berwick has authored dozens o
 f authoritative articles on all aspects of martial arts and is the co-auth
 or of Taijiquan: 38 Form &amp\; Applications\, Practical Tai Chi\, Tai Chi
  for Kids\, and Taijiquan Hand &amp\; Sword. \n	\n	\n	Jose Figueroa achiev
 ed success as an internal Chinese martial arts competitor\, author\, and t
 eacher of Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan. Figueroa is also a filmmaker and fight
  choreographer\, best know for his pioneering work with jazz playwright\, 
 Fred Ho. In addition\, he is the co-founder of the legendary Rock Steady C
 rew\, world renown break dancers. \n	\n	\n	Derrick Williams studied Shotok
 an Karate in the Bronx and in Japan. He is a karate master widely recogniz
 ed as a top champion competitor and performer in the United States. \n	\n	
 \n	Pedro Cepero Yee\, born in Puerto Rico and raised in the United States\
 , is a master of Hung Gar (Tiger Style) Kung Fu master. He has a direct li
 neage to the legendary kung fu master\, Wong Fei Hong through Grand Master
  Frank Yee (Cepero's adopted father) \n	\n	\n	Moderator: \n	\n	Warrington 
 Hudlin is a trustee of Museum of the Moving Image where he is the curator 
 of the Fist and Sword martial arts film series. His 45 years of martial ar
 ts training includes the martial arts of Japan\, China\, and Brazil. \n	\n
 	\n	Free with Museum admission on a first-come\, first-served basis. Museu
 m members may reserve tickets in advance by calling 718 777 6800. For more
  information about becoming a Museum member and to join online\, please cl
 ick here. \n	\n
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LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image
SUMMARY:Blacks and Latinos in Asian Martial Arts
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