Capitalizing on the growing popularity of Mixed Martial Arts, Human Weapon takes its audience on a weekly journey to unlock the secrets and history behind the ancient art of hand to hand combat.

The show features Mixed Martial Arts fighter Jason Chambers and Wrestler/Football Athlete Bill Duff who embark on a once in a lifetime quest to train and learn from some of the greatest martial arts masters in the world. Both hosts show great respect for each art they learn, and at the end of the show, one of them is offered the chance to fight a champion from the discipline they have been instructed in.

So far I’ve enjoyed the entire premiere season. The techniques from each discipline are explained in detail and viewers are presented with digital images to help them understand its use and effectiveness in actual combat situations.

The show also covers the history of each art and the cultural importance behind it. Having the opportunity to listen and learn from these masters first hand while viewing actual training facilities and schools make the experience a worthwhile one.

What was a complete joke was the fact the hosts end each show by fighting a champion in the art form they were instructed in. How stupid is that? It makes them look very arrogant in my opinion. I understand that Jason and Bill are both well trained athletes and have some background and experience under their belts, but these “Champs” have been training in most cases for decades in their respective discipline. Do Jason and Bill really expect to beat the best of the best? Lets get real here.

In both the Muay Thai and Eskrima episodes, it looked like Jason’s opponents were taking it easy on him. They didn’t even seem to try. It felt really fake to me. I think it would be a much better experience for both the audience and the hosts if they chose combatants who were more at their level.

Overall, the show has taken off to a good start. It has really attracted my interest, and I don’t expect to miss any episodes this season. If your a martial arts fan, you’ll probably enjoy this show. Check it out!