Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite is a 1996 martial artssports film directed and produced by Alan Mehrez and written by Jeff Schechter. It is a standalone sequel to Bloodsport (1988), and the second installment in the Bloodsport film series. The film stars Daniel Bernhardt as new character Alex Cardo. It was released through limited theatrical distribution, before debuting on home video in 1996.
Thief Alex Cardo gets caught stealing an ancient Jian in Thailand, and soon finds himself imprisoned. One of the guards, Demon, tortures him whenever he gets the opportunity. Alex finds one friend and mentor, Master Sun, who teaches him a fighting style called "Iron Hand". When a "best of the best Kumite" is to take place, Demon is invited. Master Sun and Alex find a way to let Alex take part in the tournament.
The final fight pits Alex versus Demon. Demon has the upper hand until Alex uses the "Iron Hand" to defeat Demon. Alex is the winner, and as part of a deal previously made, he and Master Sun are freed from prison.
The film was met with a warm critical response, with praise directed towards its cast, namely Daniel Bernhardt.[2] It met expectations of the audience with some calling it superior to the original.[2] The film has garnered a cult following.[3]
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