This show is wonderful! It might be too violent for younger children, though.
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Human Weapon
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Meld of history and fighting kicks butt for teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About Human Weapon
Parents need to know that this documentary-style reality series focuses on martial arts, providing specific descriptions of fighting moves that younger viewers might easily want to copy. That said, the show does a great job of teaching history and culture along with fighting styles. Most fight scenes are part of practice sessions, but some professional bouts occur, and fighters are occasionally seen getting knocked out and bloody. Each episode ends with one of the hosts fighting in a real match, which sometimes results in injury. Discussion of war and combat is part of the history lessons. Expect a bit of swearing (the strongest words are bleeped), especially during the heated final fight.
Read our full review by Sierra Filucci
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about fighting. Why is it OK for a professional fighter to punch someone inside the ring but not OK to do it to a random person on the street? Is fighting ever the "right" way to resolve differences? Have you ever seen or been in any real fights? If so, what were the circumstances, and what did you learn from the experience? What messages does this show send about fighting? How do the hosts view martial arts?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Violent, but awesome.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Not really a bad sow
I like this show. Yuo do learn little about cultures and the history of protection and defense. Let you kids know these are voluntary lessons and no one is going to get hurt. They are doing this to teach others and themselves how to handle various situations.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
I am sick of the promos
I absolutely love The History Channel. I spend most of my television viewing time on cable programs like this one and Animal Planet and Discovery. I do not feel that The Human Weapon is a good fit for this network. I am not saying that there is not an inferior network somewhere that should air this trash - but not on The History Channel.
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