The Beast of Amsterdam

The documentary The Beast of Amsterdam tells the story of international martial arts legend Jon Bluming (1933-2018) as he entered the final phase of his life. From his early childhood until his death, Bluming's life was marked by violence; from World War II and the Korean War, to extreme martial arts and street violence. Bluming was the founder of karate in Europe, Kyokushin Karate - or full-touch karate. Now, the grandmaster in traditional Japanese martial arts slowly shuffles through his home past pictures of his old comrades in arms – among them the Japanese karate master Oyama - all deceased. But former students like four-time world kickboxing champion Sem Schilt and martial arts champion Chris Dolman continue to visit him.

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