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URBAN ACTION SHOWCASE & EXPO

2017 UASE Panels and Seminars

Saturday November 11: 10am - 6pm

AMC Empire 25 Theaters Times Square NYC

The protocols of the Urban Action Showcase and Expo are Information, Education, Facilitation and Exposure. The UASE panels appeal to both the Action fan and professional by featuring celebrity and successful authority figures who are well-versed in the genre. All Guests TBA.
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UASE Panels

Angels of Action: Women in Action Panel: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Theater #11
Moderated by TBA

Moderator: Stunt Actress Alyma Doresy Ghostbusters
Cheryl Lewis
Tina McKissick
Jenel Stevens
Teniece Divya Johnson
Nicole Callender
Anais Almonte (Gotham)
Janeshia Adams-Ginyard: Black Panther, Avengers Infinity War

 From Strip to Screen: Comics in Film and Television ​1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Theater #11 Moderated by Robert Garrett of Xmoor Studios

Moderated by Robert Garrett: Xmoor Studios
D A Jackson Black Panther Fan Film
Alex Fernandez: Body Jumpers & Dawn
LaMard J Wingster: Troopers Touch Films ASC Troopers Touch Entertainment (Genocide/Prodigal X)
Choice Skinner: Director and Star of (Black Lightning) Fan Film

Behind the Action featuring Marvel, WB, Universal, Fox, and Netflix show cast: Action Stunt & Fight Choreographer Panel
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:50 pm-1:35 pm Theater #11 Moderated by TBD

Khalil Maasi
Moderator: Robert Samuels: Gambling Ghost, 1st and Only African American in the Hong Kong Stuntmen's Assc.
Jeremy Sample Luke Cage
Tina McKissick (Stunt Coordinator) Black List
Tuhon Felix Cortes (The Outsiders)
Jenel Stevens Luke Cage
Jermaine Brantley (Black Panther, Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
Decater James: Gotham, Power, Blind Spot, Luke Cage, Quantico, The Black List, Blue Bloods
Janeshia Adams-Ginyard: Black Panter, Avengers Infinity War
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Martial Arts Cult Classic Mania Panel:
​Moderated by Ric Meyers

Moderator: Martial Arts Historian Ric Meyers
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Urban Fists of Legends Panel:  

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UASE Seminars

Call 2 Action Martial Arts Action Talent Search 
9:00am - 11:00am 6M or Terrace

Action Icons, Fight Choreographers and Stunt Coordinators will be screening New Martial Arts Talent interested in entering the Blockbuster Action Genre!
Professor Willie "Bam" Johnson: WMAC Masters, Founder of Call 2 Action
Action Icon and Hong Kong Stuntmen: Robert Samuels "Gambling Ghost"
Stunt Coordinator: Tina McKissick "The Black List"
Stuntmen, Action Actor, Fight Choreographer: Master Felix Cortes
Action Actor, Stuntmen, Stunt Coordinator,Filmmmaker: Jeremy Sample "Selma", "Luke Cage", "Gotham"
Action Icon: Master Vincent Lyn "Operation Condor"
Action Icon: Michael Woods "Tiger Cage"
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$25.00 Fee

 Branding From the Ring to the Screen
​(11 am - 11:50 pm)
Learn what it takes to take your Martial Arts skillset outside the sports arena and into the Entertainment industry.

Willie "The Bam " Johnson is America’s first nationally-ranked Triple Crown martial arts champion. Only three years later, he had the distinction of being the first African-American to be ranked number one in kung fu forms and weapons. Willie is a seven-time sport karate and kung fu world champion and two-time All-American champion and is viewed as a true hero in the world of martial arts. As the creator of Wushudo Universal Martial Arts, Johnson is known for his dynamic, universal approach to developing physical, mental and spiritual fitness. In addition to these accomplishments, he has earned fifth- and seventh-degree black belts in karate and kung fu and studied several other arts such as jujitsu, thai boxing, boxing, wrestling, tai chi, and kickboxing.

Johnson starred as himself on the WMAC Masters television show and the Wesley Snipes Masters of the Martial Arts show. He is also the creator of the Predators Self-Defense Concepts, which teaches participants how to deal with the predators that stalk our society. A graduate of the Beijing Physical Culture Institute of China, Johnson has over 35 years of training in the martial arts. He has appeared in four films, including Super Fights and Major League II, 16 stage plays, 11 television shows, and two videos.

 Screen Combat : Fight Choreography Training with Industry Professionals
(6M or Terrace)

Tactical Blunt & Bladed Weapons 4 Film: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm

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Master Felix Cortes will present and inctroductory seminar: Tactical Blunt & Bladed Weapons 4 Film
​Master Instructor and Founder of (FCG) Filipino Combatives Global aka FC Kali Method Felix Cortes started training in the Filipino Martial Arts at the age of 13. After many years of training, dedication, and loyalty he was promoted to the rank of Tuhon (Master Instructor). He was the first to receive this high honor in the Sayoc Fighting System. During that time he also trained in Pekiti Tirsia Kali, and Tae Kwon Do. Today, Tuhon Felix continues to develop his skills, and personal growth by keeping an open mind and a positive attitude in his training. In 1992 he founded the Arnis Tae Kwon Do Academy a center dedicated to the growth, and development of Filipino Martial Arts, Tae Kwon Do, and Self Protection. For over 35 years Tuhon Felix Cortes taught, promoted, and dedicated himself to carry on the high moral code and values he learned growing up in the Martial Arts. In 2009 Tuhon Felix Cortes introduced the world to Filipino Combatives Global (FCG) a system based on his training, and experiences, which focuses on a comprehensive curriculum based on practical application. Tuhon Felix Cortes combined his love for the Filipino Martial Arts, along with his dedication to teaching to create a unique curriculum. The training is designed so students can experience his/her individual progress at their own pace. Tuhon Felix Cortes pursues his quest for excellence by continuing to evolve in his training so he can exceed his standards as a Master instructor in the Martial Arts and as an Actor/Stunt performer in film and television. 

  • Strikes
  • Tactical Defense
  • Footwork
  • Choreography
Participants must bring their own Kali Sticks and Practice Blades. No Live Blades!

Tactical Firearms 4 Film: 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm

Hanshi Nikwan Murphy
XRingmaster Tactical Firearms Training
Hanshi Nikwan Murphy will present an introductory seminar: Tactical Firearms 4 Film
Nikwan has retired after 27 years as a Weapons Training Officer for the NYS Department of Correctional Services. He has trained officers from many different Law Enforcement Agencies throughout the state, and he has co-trained and cross trained with members on the city, state, and federal levels.As an Armorer for film and television— He insures that the actors and crew are safely handling the weapons on the set. As well as making sure the weapons are safe to use. Also Training the actors in the proper manner to look professional in the use of those weapons.
In 1980 Nikwan was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He has been practicing Martial Arts since 1971. His Martial Arts experience is: Kuroshi-Do 9th degree Hanshi (Professor) Karate/Aki-jujitsu, Aki-Elmore Ryu Aki-jujitsu, Shoto Kan Karate, and Iaido. He has trained and worked Executive Protection Details. Protected such people as; Cardinal Edward John Egan while Archbishop of New York. His Predecessor Cardinal John O’Connor, both while on tour of NY State. United Nations Ambassador Toure of Mali Africa Multiple, members of Clergy and Corporate Executives as well Entertainment Celebrities​
  • Proper Grip
  • Stance
  • Tactical Entry
  • Choreography
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Action Icon Screen Fighting Seminar: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
(6M or Terrace) 
Presented by Michael Jai White ​

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  • Stance 
  • Footwork and Balance
  • Form and Technique
  • Choreography
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Magnificent Trio; Hong Kong Action Style Action! 4:30 pm - 5:20 pm

Learn the art of Hong Kong Style Screen fighting from the Hong Kong Acton Icons who have worked with Samo Hung, Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen to name a few!
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