Martial arts icon Gerald Okamura shares untold stories from inside Hollywood’s most iconic action films—where the weapons were real, the discipline was earned, and nothing was faked.

From growing up in Hawaii and serving in the military to working with legends like Bruce Lee, Brandon Lee, and James Hong, Gerald breaks down his journey into martial arts, stunt work, and cult classics like Big Trouble in Little China and Mortal Kombat. He explains how authentic weapons were designed for film, the difference between choreography and real combat, and why martial arts movies of the ’70s–’90s carried a level of realism that’s rarely seen today.

This conversation is a deep dive into martial arts lineage, Hollywood history, and the craft behind some of cinema’s most unforgettable action moments.