Combat in Film - Asian Martial Arts

Asian Martial Arts

The 1970s in Hong Kong saw the rise and sudden death of international superstar Bruce Lee, who is known for popularizing Hong Kong action cinema. He was succeeded in the 1980s in Hong Kong by Jackie Chan, who popularized the use of comedy and dangerous stunts in action films.

Hong Kong based fight choreographer Yuen Wo-ping is famed for his work on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the Matrix trilogy, in which the often unrealistic fighting techniques are complemented by directorial techniques such as bullet time. Ching Siu-tung is particularly noted in the field of Hong Kong action cinema for his use of graceful wire fu techniques.

Famous Asian martial arts choreographers:

  • Bruce Lee
  • Ching Siu-tung
  • Jackie Chan
  • Yuen Wo-ping
  • Donnie Yen
  • Sammo Hung
  • Panna Rittikrai
  • Tony Jaa
  • Dan Inosanto

Famous Asian martial arts actors:

  • Bruce Lee
  • Donnie Yen
  • Jackie Chan
  • Jet Li
  • Tony Jaa
  • Iko Uwais

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