not quite an accurate depiction of Japanese Martial Arts

Rating: 8/10 (30 April 2009)

Fantastic movie, I have always enjoyed Hong Kong Films.
Great adaptation of a story, however not quite an accurate depiction of Japanese Martial Arts.
The film contained Japanese Soldiers fighting in a style of fighting (Okinawan Karate) which was not that common in Japan at that time.
Karate was slowly being introduced in Japan as early as 1910 however it did not gain any official status or recognition by the Dai Nippon Butoku-Kai until 1935.
From this point it began to be taught on a more wide footing in Universities and Dojo's along side Kendo, Jujitsu, Judo and Aikido (all true Japanese martial arts).
It is It is a shame to see cultural and historical bias as well as damaged pride interfere with what could have ultimately been a more accurate time piece and portrayal of a true Kung Fu Master.