Cover of Inside Kung Fu Magazine, January 2004, Vol 32, featuring Tom Cruise in samurai armor for the cover story on The Last Samurai.
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Contents page of Inside Kung Fu Magazine, January 2004, Vol 32, detailing features and articles including The Last Samurai and Wushu Wars.
Interior page from Inside Kung Fu Magazine, January 2004, showcasing an article titled 'Heart of a Dragon' with illustrated martial arts techniques.
Back cover of Inside Kung Fu Magazine January 2004 featuring promotional content for GLC 2000. Includes images of martial artists and a brief introduction to the product, emphasizing its benefits for martial artists and athletes. This issue highlights Tom Cruise on the cover, linking to The Last Samurai.
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Cover of Inside Kung Fu Magazine, January 2004, Vol 32, featuring Tom Cruise in samurai armor for the cover story on The Last Samurai.Close-up of the side of Inside Kung Fu Magazine, January 2004, showing a glimpse of the cover and cut-off titles.Contents page of Inside Kung Fu Magazine, January 2004, Vol 32, detailing features and articles including The Last Samurai and Wushu Wars.Interior page from Inside Kung Fu Magazine, January 2004, showcasing an article titled 'Heart of a Dragon' with illustrated martial arts techniques.Back cover of Inside Kung Fu Magazine January 2004 featuring promotional content for GLC 2000. Includes images of martial artists and a brief introduction to the product, emphasizing its benefits for martial artists and athletes. This issue highlights Tom Cruise on the cover, linking to The Last Samurai.

Inside Kung Fu Magazine January 2004 Vol 32, Num 1 Tom Cruise Cover

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Inside Kung Fu Magazine – January 2004 – Vol. 32, No. 1 – Tom Cruise Cover – Good Condition

This January 2004 issue of Inside Kung Fu Magazine features Tom Cruise on the cover, highlighting his starring role in The Last Samurai. The magazine is in good condition and contains no mailing label. The exact item shown in the photos is what you will receive. Please review images for condition purposes. Each magazine is protected with a plastic sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.

Cover Story
A First Look at The Last Samurai (p. 38)
An in-depth preview of Tom Cruise’s transformation into Nathan Algren, a disillusioned American soldier drawn into the traditions of Japan’s samurai class.
Compiled by Dave Cater

Feature Articles Include:

  • Heart of a Dragon (p. 30)
    Grandmaster Mai Yu Qiang's journey through hardship and survival as he earned respect for Dragon-style kung fu.
    By Jon Rahoi

  • Increase Your Power By 10! (p. 44)
    A quick, efficient set of Tibetan qigong exercises designed to boost your strength and energy in under 10 minutes.
    By Daniel O’Hara

  • The Wushu Wars, Part 2 – Disorder in the Court (p. 58)
    Legal controversies unfold in the struggle to oust a martial arts organization's president.
    By Herb Borkland

  • Yoga and Martial Arts – A System of Balance (p. 64)
    Exploring the complementary relationship between martial arts structure and yogic alignment.
    By Dinndayal Morgan

  • The Original Emperor’s Long Fist System (p. 70)
    A historical look at the Long Fist style credited to Emperor Chao Kuang Yin.
    By Derek G. Prout & David E. Kash

  • Hung Gar’s 2-Man Combat Sets (p. 74)
    Two-person forms that help practitioners learn to defend from every range.
    By Eddie Lane

  • Unarmed & Dangerous (p. 82)
    Techniques from Kombatan that empower fighters to defend against armed attackers—especially knives.
    By Jose G. Paman

  • Push Hands Before Tai Chi Forms? (p. 90)
    Zeng Xiang Bo’s perspective on why push hands should be taught before traditional forms.
    By Abbie Kirkpatrick

  • The 4 Stages of Development in Gong-Fu (p. 98)
    A framework for measuring your progress and depth in martial arts practice.
    By Michael Benjamin

  • Where Are They Now? – Taimak (p. 110)
    An update on The Last Dragon star, who has since worked with Madonna and New York theater.
    Interview by Timothy Haskell

Departments Include:
K-1 Column, Barefoot Chronicles, Martial Arts in Movies, Dragons on Fire, New Products, Directory, Marketplace, and more.

This issue offers a rich blend of martial arts history, practical training insight, cinematic exploration, and cultural commentary—ideal for collectors and practitioners alike.

All magazines are carefully packaged in a protective sleeve. Combined shipping available—just ask.

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