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Best Martial Arts Movies Ever
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HeroHero
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Maybe the greatest martial arts movie ever. Excellent martial techniques display by virtuosos Jet Li and Donnie Yen, and also a deep insight into the very essence of martial arts. A must-have.
Circle of IronCircle of Iron
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David Carradine is not a great fighter, but this movie is not about fight, but rather about the spirituality and philosophy of martial arts. A masterpiece with a touch of zen.
Once Upon a Time in China #1Once Upon a Time in China #1
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A true classic. Jet Li is in top form here. Excellent wu shu display.
Twin WarriorsTwin Warriors
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Now, this is one of the best movies about tai chi chuan. Jet performs both Chen and Yang styles techniques in this gem
Fist of LegendFist of Legend
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Jet does it again. One of his best movies ever.
Once Upon a Time in China Part 2Once Upon a Time in China Part 2
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This time Je must face Donnie Yen, in one of the most exciting confrontations in martial arts cinema!
Iron MonkeyIron Monkey
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Donnie Yen is great, and this is one of his best movies.
In the Line of Duty 4In the Line of Duty 4
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Ultra-fast kicking courtesy of genius Donnie Yen.
Another MeltdownAnother Meltdown
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The movie is awful, but Chiu Cheuk is a great kicker.
Fist PowerFist Power
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Underrated, fast-paced, dynamic tour de force.
The Prodigal SonThe Prodigal Son
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Regarded as the best Wing Chun movie ever. Lam Ching Ying is great here.
Magnificent ButcherMagnificent Butcher
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One of great Sammo's best movies.
Tai Chi IITai Chi II
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Another tai chi classic.
Return of the Dragon [VHS]Return of the Dragon [VHS]
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Lee faces Norris in a classic final showdown
The Chinese ConnectionThe Chinese Connection
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aka Fist of Fury, this is Lee's best movie
Drunken MasterDrunken Master
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One of the best movies by Chan
Pushing HandsPushing Hands
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Beautiful and spiritual portrait of an old tai chi master
Above the LawAbove the Law
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Seagal's first great movie, displaying an excellent series of aikido techniques. The opening scene in the dojo is a masterpiece by itself
Marked for DeathMarked for Death
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This is Seagal's best movie. Fight choreographies are realistic, brutal and very effective. A must-have.
DriveDrive
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Mark proves that he is one of the best current martial artists ever
Ring of FireRing of Fire
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A great movie starring the legendary Don The Dragon Wilson
The Karate KidThe Karate Kid
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A classic. The fight choreographies are nothing outstanding, but this movie goes deep into the true meaning of this art.
Silent RageSilent Rage
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Excellent mixture of horror and martial arts from great Chuck Norris
BloodsportBloodsport
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Best Van Damme movie
Best of the BestBest of the Best
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Great taekwondo techniques by Philip Rhee