The film industry is built on performance — on screen, behind the camera, and in the business that makes it all possible. Hosted by Troy Sandford, an international filmmaker / Coach with over 15 years in the Chinese film industry. This podcast dives into the minds of directors, producers, stunt coordinators, actors, entertainment lawyers, writers, stuntmen more. Together, we uncover the psychology, artistry, and strategy that drive careers in one of the most competitive worlds on earth. Sharing the Way of Film as an art and strategy to help you take your business to the next level.
Movie Martial Arts with Troy Sandford
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The film industry is built on performance — on screen, behind the camera, and in the business that makes it all possible. Hosted by Troy Sandford, an international filmmaker / Coach with over 15 years in the Chinese film industry. This podcast dives into the minds of directors, producers, stunt coordinators, actors, entertainment lawyers, writers, stuntmen more. Together, we uncover the psychology, artistry, and strategy that drive careers in one of the most competitive worlds on earth. Sharing the Way of Film as an art and strategy to help you take your business to the next level.
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May 8, 2026
Jackie Chans double knocked out by Scott Adkins on Set | Guanhua Han Interview
<p>Guanhua Han — action director and member of the legendary Jackie Chan Stunt Team — sits down with Troy Sandford to reveal what it's REALLY like inside one of the most elite stunt teams in cinema history.From accidentally kicking Scott Adkins on the set of The Medallion (then getting knocked out himself) to directing the most dangerous train stunt of his career — Guanhua holds nothing back. This is the Jackie Chan Stunt Team unfiltered.The same team now working on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. 🕷️🔥 In this episode:• The story of how a single jump caught Jackie Chan's eye and changed Guanhua's life• The loyalty dilemma: leaving Sammo Hung's team for Jackie Chan• Why Jackie Chan's stunt team works nothing like Hollywood• How they design action that makes audiences feel the danger• The train stunt so dangerous Guanhua almost couldn't call "action"• His most dangerous personal stunts — a dislocated finger, a car crash, and a neck injury that left him hospitalized• Movie martial arts vs. real martial arts — the truth• Will AI replace stuntmen?• Rapid-fire Jackie Chan questions (his biggest injury, favorite food & what makes him angry)• Golden advice for actors and filmmakers breaking into actionGuanhua Han is not just a stunt double — he's a driving force behind the thrills that make Jackie Chan's projects legendary. Troy calls him "the US Navy Seal of action directors. Zero room for error."⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro: He Doubled Jackie Chan0:08 - Doubling Jackie Chan in The Medallion5:11 - Who is Guanhua Han?5:37 - The Jump That Caught Jackie Chan's Eye7:51 - How He Got Recruited to the Jackie Chan Stunt Team9:55 - Kicking Scott Adkins (And Getting Knocked Out)13:45 - Breaking Into the Stunt World15:56 - The Loyalty Test: Leaving Sammo Hung for Jackie Chan22:00 - Biggest Challenge: Working on The Foreigner25:50 - The Train Stunt He Almost Couldn't Call31:54 - Jackie Chan's Stunt Team vs. Hollywood35:57 - Is Jackie Chan a Good Boss?37:52 - How the Jackie Chan Stunt Team Designs Action39:57 - Stunt Team Secrets They Never Tell You43:05 - From Stunt Double to Action Director48:07 - What It Takes to Work with Jackie Chan54:00 - Eastern vs. Western Film Industry: The Real Differences1:03:00 - Most Dangerous Stunt: Dislocated Finger (The Medallion)1:10:00 - Most Dangerous Stunt: Car Crash in Robin Hood1:10:51 - Near-Death: Neck Injury on New Police Story1:15:15 - Movie Martial Arts vs. Real Martial Arts1:21:33 - The Biggest Mistakes Actors Make in Action Scenes1:24:50 - The Funniest Stories from Set (The Dead Extra 😂)1:27:06 - What Gets Guanhua Angry on Set1:32:32 - How to Break Into Action Films1:36:38 - Long Takes vs. Quick Cuts: What Jackie Chan Really Prefers1:47:42 - ⚡ Rapid Fire Jackie Chan Questions1:48:49 - Will AI Replace Stuntmen?1:52:14 - Golden Advice for the Next Generation1:53:58 - Closing🎬 Movie Martial Arts helps actors, filmmakers, and content creators master performance, shoot better content, and build brands that book work. Expert gear reviews, industry pro interviews, and hands-on training — hosted by Troy Sandford: filmmaker, fight choreographer, coach, and action designer.📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT▶️ Subscribe for weekly pro interviews & filmmaking tipsJOIN THE MOVIE MARTIAL ARTS COMMUNITY⬛The Movie Martial arts website www.moviemartialarts.com ⬛Get e-mail updates - https://www.troysteamonline.com/newsletter ⬛Follow Troy - https://www.youtube.com/@moviemartialarts⬛Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moviemartialartsonline/(For Troy's Martial Arts business)Instagram: troysteam#JackieChan #JackieChanStuntTeam #ActionDirector #StuntDouble #MartialArts </p>
February 19, 2026
He Fought JET LI & Taught BATMAN to Move! Mike Lambert: The Truth Behind Hollywood Stunts
<p>Master the Art of screen fighting with Hollywood Action Designer stunt coordinator Mike Lambert. In this exclusive interview, the man who designed the Batman fights in The Flash and Zach Snyder's The Justice League + battled Jet Li in Unleashed reveals the brutal reality of the British Stunt Register, the secrets of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's lightsaber duels, and hear his story why the Jackie Chan stunt team cut him out.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Hong Kong Origins: How Mike sold his grandfather’s diamond ring for a one-way ticket to Hong Kong in 1993 to start his stunt career. The Batman Blueprint: The technical process of creating Batman’s movements and choreography for The Flash and Justice League. Star Wars Secrets: Why the lightsaber fights for the Knights of Ren were deemed "too cool" for the final cut of The Rise of Skywalker. Fighting the Legends: First-hand accounts of fighting Jet Li on screen and working with Jackie Chan’s legendary stunt team. The Jackie Chan Blacklist: Mike reveals the 100% true story behind the controversy and falling out during the filming of Who Am I?. Stunt Industry Politics: A candid look at the British Stunt Register and why skill doesn't always equal success in the UK. CHAPTERS<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V41N9XiRRxQ">00:00:00</a> The $3,000 Gamble That Changed His Stunt Career00:01:07 30 Years as a Professional Stuntman: Hong Kong to Hollywood00:03:04 Growing Up with ADHD: Building a Visual Library of Action00:05:42 Becoming a 5-Time British Taekwondo Champion00:10:12 First Stunt Job: Smashing Through Walls in 199300:14:45 Learning Cantonese and Surviving the Hong Kong Film Industry00:20:00 The Most Dangerous Stunt on Casino Royale: Steel Girder Impact00:27:08 Guerrilla Filmmaking: Shooting Action While Police Sirens Close In00:33:52 British Stunt Register Politics and Professional Grading00:39:58 The UK Stunt Industry: Qualifications vs. Loyalty00:46:11 Talent, Trust, or Timing? Building a Hollywood Stunt Career00:48:47 Gladiator: The Truth About Hollywood Fight Masters00:54:00 Why Hong Kong Action Cinema “Shoots for the Edit” Better Than the West00:59:16 The Spectacle Principle: Understanding the Rule of Cool01:03:00 The Stunt Coordinator’s Manual: Beat Sheets, Previs, and Planning01:10:00 Advice for Young Stunt Performers: How to Earn Your Stripes01:15:30 Why Jackie Chan Blacklisted Mike Lambert01:21:50 Sparring with Shannon Lee and Benny the Jet Urquidez01:25:00 Fighting Jet Li: Millimeter Precision and the X-Factor01:30:45 Star Wars Lightsaber Fight Secrets from a Hollywood Stunt Team01:33:00 Kylo Ren vs. the Knights of Ren: The Lost Fight Scene01:40:00 Will AI Replace Stunt Performers in Hollywood?01:45:30 Golden Career Advice: The Power of Research and Development (R&D)Find Mike's info at www.mikelambertstunts.comWant to be on screen? Become an actor and stunt man? Learn how to create fights? Stand out and get recognised? Go to - www.moviemartialarts.com to learn more.Follow US:⬛The Movie Martial arts website www.moviemartialarts.com ⬛Get e-mail updates - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFJCZWhXU0x3T1BuZnYtcFBhMkhmSXBMS01wQXxBQ3Jtc0tsRC0wamllZ2ZDaDBiQ3hPdFpTaU40Wmh4UzFPS3o3QWdPYTRabWpmOWktbXVZeGM2SHY2S2pmdlJSeF9lUGVmTUdKRGtnUUNlTmZ4VTBKcDJUalBGVGZOXzJ4cjEtWjZZaUU2QXNQdFZpdUtjTTIzSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.troysteamonline.com%2Fnewsletter%E2%81%A0&v=V41N9XiRRxQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.troysteamonline.com/newsl...</a> ⬛Follow Troy - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@moviemartialarts%E2%81%A0" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@moviemartial...</a>⬛Instagram - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW14dHJpcFRhYm1zUHBkZzFiQnlqcklTVkwyd3xBQ3Jtc0tub3pVYVVab2xmdUl0R3Z0c1BSRjdWWlgtbDh3akZqSFVyWkpMaW53cmxFZ0gySkNTUjNSaWZsUlJzbEVUcUEwWGYwdTlQTlI3SzBaSkJCdXUyTGp6UGxpYUpBOEtkOEJKZDA3ZTVIdEd5T1BLVHpKdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmoviemartialartsonline%2F%E2%81%A0&v=V41N9XiRRxQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/moviemartia...</a>⬛Email for business at - podcastmma@troysteamonline.com<br></p>
January 20, 2026
Kenji Tanigaki: Art of Action – The Furious Director's Secrets
<p>In this engaging conversation, Kenji Tanigaki, a legendary figure in martial arts cinema, shares his journey from a martial arts enthusiast to a renowned action director. He discusses the importance of discipline, teamwork, and the creative process behind action filmmaking. Kenji emphasizes the significance of character-driven storytelling in action sequences and the need for innovation in the industry. He also provides valuable insights for aspiring actors and filmmakers, highlighting the importance of camera awareness and the role of acting in sustaining a long career in action films. In this engaging conversation, Kenji Tanigaki shares his insights on casting, directing, and the art of action choreography. He discusses the importance of unique talent, his inspirations from classic films, and the role of camera techniques in action sequences. Tanigaki reflects on his experiences working with renowned actors like Donnie Yen and his journey into directing with 'The Furious'. He emphasizes the significance of being unique in filmmaking and the continuous learning process that comes with the craft.</p><p><br /></p><p>takeaways</p><ul><li>Kenji Tanigaki is known as cinema's last samurai.</li><li>His journey into martial arts began with a love for action films.</li><li>Discipline and teamwork are crucial in action filmmaking.</li><li>Training and physical preparation are essential for stunt performers.</li><li>Maintaining focus under pressure is key to successful filmmaking.</li><li>Creating world-class action requires constant innovation.</li><li>Collaboration with teams and actors enhances the filmmaking process.</li><li>Action scenes should be driven by character development.</li><li>Camera awareness is important for actors, especially during pickup shots.</li><li>Aspiring actors should focus on developing their acting skills. Casting requires finding actors with unique charm.</li><li>Camera angles and movements are crucial in action design.</li><li>Classic films inspire modern filmmaking techniques.</li><li>Previs is a starting point, not a strict guideline.</li><li>Working with Donnie Yen taught adaptability on set.</li><li>Action choreography should feel spontaneous and fresh.</li><li>Directing requires balancing freedom and responsibility.</li><li>Unique storytelling is essential for memorable films.</li><li>Continuous learning is part of the filmmaking journey.</li><li>Passion and energy are vital in motivating a team.</li><p><br /></p></ul><p>Chapters</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Kenji Tanigaki</p><p>02:53 The Journey into Martial Arts</p><p>05:33 Transitioning to Filmmaking</p><p>07:54 Discipline and Training in Martial Arts</p><p>10:28 The Importance of Teamwork in Filmmaking</p><p>13:01 Maintaining Passion and Energy in High-Pressure Situations</p><p>15:31 Creating World-Class Action Sequences</p><p>18:06 Training Teams and Collaborating with Crew</p><p>20:39 Character-Driven Action and Storytelling</p><p>23:09 Elements of a Great Fight Sequence</p><p>25:22 Innovations in Action Choreography</p><p>28:00 The Future of Action Cinema</p><p>40:16 Innovative Footwear for Action</p><p>42:37 The Role of Innovation in Action Filmmaking</p><p>46:43 Essential Skills for Aspiring Action Actors</p><p>51:01 Camera Awareness and Actor Performance</p><p>54:19 Casting Unique Talents in Action Films</p><p>56:29 Directing Action: Choices in Framing and Angles</p><p>58:45 Influences and Inspirations in Action Filmmaking</p><p>01:11:45 Experiences on Blade II and Action Choreography</p><p>01:14:23 Creative Journey Behind 'Triad of the Warriors'</p><p>01:18:01 Celebrating Hong Kong Cinema</p><p>01:18:22 Kenji Tanigaki's Directorial Journey</p><p>01:19:14 The Making of The Furious</p><p>01:21:31 Directing vs. Action Design</p><p>01:27:30 The Greatest Action Performers</p><p>01:29:38 Influences and Inspirations</p><p>01:35:38 Mindset for Aspiring Filmmakers</p><p>01:39:34 Advice for Future Generations</p><p>01:42:58 Kenji Tanigaki's Golden Advice</p><p><br /></p><p>⬛The Movie Martial arts website <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG8yTzQ5ZlBZTlJ1QU1VUzZGeEViakhFOWp6QXxBQ3Jtc0tua1lkRklSd2VuSDRZU19fWHB6azMzYVdhWEJTMVBrQUZjUXNWWXNVeXNTM3BHblhsNzhpcXpLNlA1eGkzVC1uYXhpeU1SQm03MkFEYURGanZybTBuY2p4YW5iSFFCQzdQUVVzN0hBODhCdHBQYlktaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3YFbJbt&v=3C185Gkgg0U" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.moviemartialarts.com</a> </p><p>⬛Get e-mail updates - <a href="https://www.troysteamonline.com/newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.troysteamonline.com/newsletter</a> </p><p>⬛Follow Troy - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@moviemartialarts" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@moviemartialarts</a></p><p>⬛Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/moviemartialartsonline/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/moviemartialartsonline/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>⬛Email for business at - podcastmma@troysteamonline.com</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
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