This is a pretty horrible movie in terms of acting, plot, realism, special effects, etc. The one redeeming value is the following. Apparently it was made with the support of the local chapter of the Japan Karate Association, a "traditional" shotokan karate organization known for the rigor and quality-control of its training. So every once in a while you'll see people doing karate moves that clearly demonstrate they've spent years of practice on them.

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/14991177

A famous martial artist, Steve Hunt, travels to the desert for what he thinks is an Olympic-style competition. The competition turns out to be a trap set by Baron von Rudloff, an ex-Nazi general who is still bitter over the humiliating defeat of his martial arts team

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kill_or_Be_Killed_(1976_film)

It has a sequel, you know....

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVHFcQlOiM0 - this film, "Kill or Be Killed"
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5hwo2Cu6Sg - the sequel, "Kill and Kill Again"