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The best martial arts actors in history

The best actors / martial artists in history. About tastes there is nothing written, but although it was possible to combine cinema with martial arts, the great thing is to be good in both aspects. And there comes the difference of opinions. Who has made us really enjoy watching deliver ?. While they think it could be Silvester Stallone or some action, we must think that anyone I have put in has practiced martial arts since before the age of 10 with black belts and won championships. Even so, opinion will always be free.

TOP 15: Wu Jing

Champion of several tournaments of "Wu Shu" when he was just a child, he caught the attention of some choreographers, reaching much of his fame as a murderer in one of the best Asian films "Sha Po Lang" and exploiting his technique with Fatal Contact .


TOP 14: Iko Uwais

From Indonesia we get a huge fighter revolutionizing the art of "Penkat Silat". After the success of the film "Merantau" he managed to enhance himself by getting the prize for best Asian action film among others with "Raid Redemption".

TOP 13: Mark Dacascos

He won several karate and kung fu championships at an early age. But it was finally as an actor where he earned fame in movies like "Double Dragon, Kickboxer V, The Pact of the Wolves or Crying Freeman."


TOP 12: Chow Yun Fat

Perhaps less known as a martial artist but more acclaimed as an actor, I study martial arts while dancing and performing. Such and so he has achieved stellar appearances throughout his career.


TOP 11: Wesley Snipes

Although he does not base all his martial arts movies, he is an expert in Shotokan and it shows in some of his films.

TOP 10: Steven Seagal

Actor who went from year to year. With his fighting style, aikido, he began his career with great blockbusters, but that over time would come unless being now a legend of aikido.


TOP 9: Michael Jai White

Black belt in "Kyokushinkai, Shotokan, Taekwondo, Kobudo and Goju Ryu". This American actor has starred in some films of the martial arts genre showing his great qualities. Blood and bones, Undisputed 2, Breaking the rules 2, Universal Soldier 2, and even Spawn.


TOP 8: Chuck Norris

Little to say about him. The American Karate world champion and former military man had the honor of fighting with Bruce Lee, making this tough guy a legend.

TOP 7: Donnie Yen

Although he has not had as much fame as other actors, he is still one of the greats of Asia. Trained since childhood in the art of Wu Shu and Tai Chi, and now with his own style, he managed to impress as a martial arts actor and getting great titles. Coming to honor Bruce Lee's great teacher and mentor, Yip Man.


TOP 6: Scott Adkins

If his films have not been very successful, his life as a martial artist is. The actor mostly recognized as "Boyka", from "Undisputed 2 and 3", wears black belts from Judo, Taekwondo, Kickboxing, Wushu and JiuJitsu. To this day there is much to exploit from him and he can already become one of the greats.


TOP 5: Tony Jaa

Considered as the new dragon of Asia, Tony Jaa came revolutionizing the world of Muay-Thay. With some acrobatic movements and spectacular and new blows in the cinema, he quickly raised his fame until he was one of the greatest.

TOP 4: Jean Claude Van Damme

We can never forget an era in which we all wanted to resemble this great martial artist. Raising his fame with the movie "BloodSpot" this peculiar actor who in all his films could boast of physical had a time of glory that will always be remembered.


TOP 3: Jet li

Jet Li made the bruce Lee master forget for a long time with a time of great action-packed movies, which would gradually improve. His nerve, speed, seriousness and great knowledge in the art of wu shu, makes him an incredible artist.


TOP 2: Jackie Chan

One of the most recognized actors worldwide. Years of dedication have made him the only one of his kind. For his ingenuity, skill, and humorous touch, he has been able to create his own style of movies that we cannot miss.


TOP 1: Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee. Despite his short career, his passion and dedication made him one of the best or perhaps the best martial arts fighter in history. getting to create your own style. The "Jet Kune Do"

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