Dambe is a West African combat sport where the aim is to force your opponent into complete submission
Fighters compete for glory in a violent and dangerous sport that's traditional with the Hausa people of West Africa. This film follows Taye, a 35 year old Nigerian man who is passionate about the sport, but accepts the outcome of any fight as God's will.
Super Tusker Elephants were thought to have vanished, until they reappeared in Tsavo National Park
Film maker Goh Iromoto follows the Tsavo Trust across the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, tracking the enormous, yet somehow elusive, prehistoric looking Super Tusker Elephants.
Musician Mothica talks about her childhood of abuse and addiction, and how she overcame it with music
Blue Hour is also the name of Mothica's debut album. Today's short doc is a beautifully filmed, revealing, and very personal story that is both tragic and hopeful.
Australian jazz drummer Louis Burdett gives his first interview outside of a police station
Watching Louis Burdett playing jazz drum makes me feel like I've been missing out on the genre. The Australian musician talks about taking inspiration from black music of the 1960's and 70's , and the Australian bush
Trail Angel 'Ponytail Paul' beat depression by providing a life line to Appalachian Trail hikers
Paul Stiffler was happily married with two kids and a thriving business when he started to have flashback of his troubled childhood. 'Ponytail Paul' found the Appalachian Trail, and its thru-hikers, have been the therapeutic force he needed to turn his life back around.
Freed Of London is one of the oldest ballet shoe manufacturers
Each maker has their own individual stamp that identifies their shoes from their colleagues, and gives each pair it's individuality. The staff come across like family members, some having worked together for over 30 years, than employees.
23 year old Flatface owner Mike Schneider is probably the best fingerboarder in the world
For the uninitiated, 23 year old Flatface business owner and entrepreneur, Mike Schneider, is possibly the best finger boarder in the world.
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Bearpark community boxing gym run by an ex-criminal Gary Crooks, is a haven for local youths
Gary grew up with little education in a time of severe austerity, and spent his childhood stealing food an coal to stay warm and fed. Over the years this escalated into a life of crime, and was given two prison sentences for violent crimes against the person.
Glen's story is a remarkable tale of recovery through amateur boxing
Glen had a difficult start in life. Growing up with very few positive role models, he fell in with a bad crowd and quickly turned to a life of drugs and crime. Inevitably, Glen spent the first few adult years of his life in prison.
At The Unity Gym Durham, Paul Hubba is raising thousands for charity through white collar boxing
Paul grew up with a reputation as a fighter more outside of the ring than in, and worked an honest job as a supermarket security guard. Paul's intentions were always good, but it wasn't until he found the Unity Gym and became a boxing coach that he really started having an impact on peoples lives.
A man who dress geisha, Japan's oldest fish market, and an anti war photographer
In a lesser known Kyoto, a modern Japan mixes with a more traditional way of life. Kyoto Stories are a currently-in-production trilogy of unexpected tales of modern life in the ancient capital of Japan.
How does a tuna auction work, and how much do they sell for?
Inside the mysterious world the tuna auctioning in Japan's oldest fish market. How do the merchants bid, and how much does a 100kg bluefin tuna cost at auction?
London Edinburgh London is the greatest amateur endurance race in the world, held once every four years
In the summer of 2013 MadeGood.films followed six cyclists on a remarkable feat of endurance, from the heart of London all the way along the length of Britain to Edinburgh, and back again in under five days.
The Art of Repair with Hackney artisans Riley Upholsterers, JC Motors and TJ Electrics
Narrated by comedian Stewart Lee, The Art of Repair celebrates the everyday heroes of the sometimes forgotten East End trades person.
Mike Burrows busts a handful of well known bicycle design myths
Mike Burrows is considered by many to be the doyen of British bike designers. His nonconformist approach has brought a number of innovations which have redefined standards in cycle design.
The London Bike Kitchen is based on an American concept that teaches it's customers to fix their own bikes.
More than just another bike shop, the London Bike Kitchen is a school for every cyclist.
Hundreds of bicycle repair video tutorials
MadeGood.bikes is the most comprehensive resource of bicycle maintenance repair video tutorials on the web. Each bike repair video is accompanied by clear and concise, step by step written instructions and large images. If your a novice or an expert looking to fix your bike, you're guaranteed to find assistance at MadeGood.bikes.