XMA: Xtreme Martial Arts

This documentary showcases the world's legendary fighting styles through a groundbreaking visual approach. As young martial artists Mike Chaturantabut and Matt Mullins compete in one of the most prestigious martial arts tournaments, the program explores the fusion of Eastern and Western techniques. Utilizing a unique graphic technique that visualizes joints and muscles in "in-the-body" animation, the series reveals the biomechanical principles behind martial arts, including muscular torque and leverage, in fighting and sparring scenes presented in a novel way. Weapon experts demonstrate the physics of various styles, such as twin broadswords, the Chinese straight sword, and the Katana. The program also shows how everyday objects, like a traditional Japanese hand fan, can be effectively used as weapons.