The Pacific Connection (1974)

"Roland Dantes, Foremost Exponent of Arnis, the Martial Art of Stick Fighting Will Thrill You With His Proficiency and Speed in the Deadly Art of Arnis!"

Ben is a farm boy who comes into conflict with the Evil Spanish Governor and his two sons. To assist in their oppression the Governor hires a Samurai to teach his son the Japanese Katana sword. To counter this, Ben studies under a blind Franciscan monk to obtain some advanced fighting secrets and develop his warrior senses. Additionally Ben must search for the legendary “Iron Reed”. A mystical stick so strong that grows in the lava of an active Volcano.