KFE's - Top 10 Rated Fight Scenes!
WARNING - Some scenes may contain violence and strong language
Hello Fellow Martial Arts Enthusiasts! Welcome to our page - just for a bit of fun!
Enjoy watching some of the best film scenes that have influenced us over the years.
It would be impossible to try and fit all the best fight scenes, but here is what we think...
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Here we see Donnie Yen play the legendary role of Ip Man. Forced into hiding by the Japanese invasion, Ip Man defends his town and people by teaching Wing Chun. When found to be a predominant threat to the Japanese General, Ip Man is challenged to fight. However, before the General realises Ip Man's potential, some local Masters are used as sparring bags by the Japanese army in return for rice and food. Insulted by this abuse of the Chinese Martial Arts, Ip Man challenges 10 men. Epic Wing Chun Vs Karate fight. At the end of the film, Ip Man fights the Japanese General in an awesome fight scene!
We at KFE feel this scene is a very well choreographed, realistic looking fight scene and currently number 1 for its effect and emotions.
WHY?
- Realistic application and portrayal of how destructive Wing Chun can be
- Captures the emotions of the audience through the lead up to this scene
- Well choreographed with the real Ip Chun (Ip Man's son).
- Humble Ip Man, Chinese Martial Arts Vs Japanese Martial Arts, not about style but about the person...
Here we see Tony Jaa take on multiple opponents in a jaw-dropping display of Muay Thai and mixed Martial Arts. Tony Jaa breaks bones is an amazing fight scene, Ong Bak and Warrior King brought Tony Jaa international fame.
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In our opinion - here is one of the best choreographed fight scenes in Martial Arts History.
Tatchakorn Yeerum (Thai: ทัชชกร ยีรัมย์; or formerly Panom Yeerum (Thai: พนม ยีรัมย์)
Born February 5, 1976 in Surin province, Isaan, Thailand), better known in the West as Tony Jaa and in Thailand as Jaa Panom, is a Thai martial art film actor, choreographer and director. His films include Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior, Tom-Yum-Goong (also called Warrior King or The Protector) and Ong-Bak 2: The Beginning.
WHY?
- Break falls
- Martial Arts choreography
- Realism.
Number 3: Jet Li as Wong Fei Hung - 'Once upon a Time in China'
Li Lianjie (born April 2
6, 1963), better known by his stage name Jet Li, is a Chinese martial artist, actor, Wushu champion, and international film star who is currently residing in Singapore. After three years of intensive training with Wu Bin, Li won his first national championship for the Beijing Wushu Team. After retiring from wushu at age 17, he went on to win great acclaim in China as an actor making his debut with the film Shaolin Temple (1982). He went on to star in many critically acclaimed martial arts epic films, most notably the Once Upon A Time In China series, in which he portrayed folk hero Wong Fei Hung. His first role in a Hollywood film was as a villain in Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), but his first Hollywood film leading role was in Romeo Must Die (2000). He has gone on to star in many Hollywood action films, most recently starring beside Jackie Chan in The Forbidden Kingdom (2008), and as the titular villain in The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor (2008) opposite Brendan Fraser. He is set to star in the upcoming film The Expendables.
Wong Fei Hung or Hwang Fei Hung (traditional Chinese: 黃飛鴻; simplified Chinese: 黄飞鸿; pinyin: Huáng Fēihóng; Cantonese Yale: Wòhng Fēihùhng) (1847–1924) was a martial artist, a medical doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, and revolutionary who became a Chinese folk hero and the subject of numerous television series and films.
As a healer and medical doctor, Wong practiced and taught acupuncture and other forms of traditional Chinese medicine at 'Po Chi Lam' (寶芝林), his private practice medical clinic in Foshan, Guangdong Province, China, where he was known for his compassion and policy of treating any patient.
Amongst Wong's most famous disciples were Lam Sai Wing, Leung Foon, Tang Fung, and Ling Wan Gai. He was also associated with Chi Su Hua, aka Beggar So.
A museum dedicated to him was built in Foshan. You can see this Museam as part of KFE's programme when training in Foshan!
Number 4: Yuen Biao in 'The Prodigal Son' - Wing Chun Vs Dragon Style
The Prodigal Son (Chinese title: 敗家仔; Cantonese: Bai ga jai - lit. "Son Ruining the Family") is a 1982 Hong Kong action comedy film directed by Sammo Hung. It stars Yuen Biao and Lam Ching Ying and features Hung in a supporting role.
The film details the tale of the historical figures Leung Jan, Leung Yee-tai and Wong Wah-bo. Leung Yee-tai was a master of Shaolin pole fighting and Wong Wah-bo was a master of Wing Chun fist fighting. The pair taught one another their respective techniques and Wing Chun kung fu was adapted to include the pole skill. Leung Jan was a herbalist and kung fu enthusiast from a wealthy family, and The Prodigal Son deals with his training in the adapted Wing Chun style by Leung Yee-tai. It was also released under the alternative title Pull No Punches
WHY?
- Epic Wing Chun Chi Sao fight
- The Lords Dragon Style is very versatile
- Very well put together, a clash of two vibrant styles
Number 5: Steven Seagal 'On Deadly Ground'- Bar Fight
'What Does it Take to Change a Man?'
Steven F. Seagal born April 10, 1952, is an American action movie actor, producer, writer, director, martial artist, philanthropist, guitarist, and singer-songwriter.
Seagal began his adult life as an aikido instructor in Japan. He became the first foreigner to operate an aikido dojo in Osaka, Japan. He later moved to the Los Angeles, California area where he made his film debut in 1988 in Above the Law. Since then, Seagal has become a major action star, mainly due to his films of the 1990s such as Under Siege (1992) and Under Siege 2 (1995) where he played Navy SEALs counter-terrorist expert Casey Ryback. In total his movies have earned in excess of $850 million worldwide.
WHY?
- Randori - (click Image)
Steven Seagal has put Aikido on the map as far as filmography is concerned. Aikido uses a delicate blend of movements to avoid attacks. This is unique to its style. We feel in this scene, Seagal has portrayed the style very well and shows how the training of Randori can help to avoid multiple attacks and deal with more than one opponent at any one time.
- Respect
Here Seagal shows a thug that time can change a man, and teaches him the true value of respect and offers his best wishes after the fight.
Number 6: Jet Li in 'Kiss of the Dragon' - Kung Fu Vs Boxing
Kiss of the Dragon is one of our favourite modern Jet Li films. Here shows how his character will not tolerate seeing a woman being beaten, whoever he has to take on!
Kiss of the Dragon is a 2001 martial arts action film, directed by Chris Nahon, co-written and produced by Luc Besson, and starring Jet Li, Bridget Fonda, and Tchéky Karyo.
The film was made in response to Li's fans requesting more realistic fight scenes, and is notable as most of the action sequences did not use CGI or wire work; only two scenes required CGI enhancement and only one scene involved wire work. Wire work was also added to one of the last fight sequences between Li and Cyril Raffaelli, only to add clarity to Raffaelli's kicks, as he was moving too fast for the camera. Nahon was also required to slow down this fight scene, as both Li and Raffaelli moved too quickly to be captured clearly at normal recording speed.The film is based on a story by Li
Number 7: Bruce Lee in 'Way of the Dragon' - Bruce Lee Vs Chuck Norris
Way of the Dragon is a 1972 Martial Arts Action film created by Bruce Lee and Raymond Chow via Golden Harvest Producions.
Here we see Bruce Lee (playing Tang) take on a head assassin hired by the Italian Mafia (who are trying to take over the family business).
Tang fights the American Karate expert and really meets his match!
Why?
- Choreographed by the famous Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris
- Epic Kung Fu Vs Karate fight
- Maximum respect for a fellow Martial Artist at the end of the fight.
Number 8: Jackie Chan in ' Rumble in the Bronx' - Jackie Vs Gangsters
Rumble in the Bronx (紅番區; Hong faan kui in Cantonese) is a 1995 Hong Kong martial artsaction comedy film starring Jackie Chan and Anita Mui. Released in the US in 1995, Rumble in the Bronx had a successful theater run, and brought Chan into the American mainstream. The film is set in the Bronx area of New York City.
Here we see Jackie Chan take on the head gang leader of a vicious New York underground group. After overcoming the gangster, Jackie has to deal with numerous attacks from thbe rest of the gang. We thought this an awesome display of traditonal Jackie Chan magic!
We also like this film that brought Jackie out of China and into the West as an international Martial Arts Superstar.
Jackie Chan, SBS
, MBE
[2] (born Chan Kong-sang, 陳港生; 7 April 1954) is a Hong Kong
actor, action choreographer
, comedian
, director, producer, martial artist
, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer
. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style
, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts
. Jackie Chan has been 
acting since the 1960s and has appeared in over 100 films.
Jackie has starred in many famous original Chinese Kung Fu films such as 'Drunken Master', 'Master with Cracked Fingers' and many modern day films such as 'Rush Hour', 'Shanghai Noon' and his most modern release - 'The Karate Kid' with 'Jaden Smith'.
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Why?
- The scene above is a classic display of Jackie Chan magic
- Jackie deals with constant flowing attacks, one after the other
- Use of all implements and props as weapons
- Moving and evading
- Impeccable and perfect timing
- Kung Fu comedy factor
Number 9: Phillip Rhee in 'Best of the Best' - Tommy Lee Vs Dae Han
Best of the Best is a 1989 martial arts film. The plot revolves around a team of Americans facing a team of Koreans in a taekwondo tournament. Several sub plots pop up in the story - moral conflicts, the power of the human spirit triumphing over adversity are some themes. The movie stars Phillip Rhee, James Earl Jones, Eric Roberts and Chris Penn.
Here we see Tommy Lee fight Dae Han - the Korean Taekwondo world champion, who killed Tommy's older brother in combat. Tommy has, not only his personal vendetta, but also the honour of his home country (America) at stake. An awesome display of Taekwondo Vs Karate.
Phillip Rhee (born September 7, 1960) is a Korean-American actor and director, most famous for his role in the Best of the Best movie series
Phillip Rhee was raised in San Francisco. He is a martial artist, actor, director and producer who has created, produced and starred in six films, including the Best of the Best film series. The first Best of the Best film has become a cult classic and has also spawned three sequels; Best of the Best II, Best of the Best III and Best of the Best IV. Rhee began studying martial arts at the age of four. He holds ranks of 6th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 3rd degree black belt in Hap Ki Do and a 1st degree black belt in Kendo. Rhee decided at an early age to follow in the footsteps of his uncle, who was one of Korea's most prominent film directors. However, because Rhee realized that few opportunities existed for Asian American lead actors in traditional Hollywood films, he began creating, writing, and producing his own films.
(Click picture for his Police Training Hapkido display)
Why?
- Captures the excitment and emotions of the audience in a build up to the final fight!
- Awesome acrobatic display of Taekwondo Vs Karate
- Shows how devastating Taekwondo kicks can be once mastered.
Number 10: Jet Li in 'Tai Chi Master' - Tai Chi Vs Shaolin
Tai Chi Master (Chinese: 太極張三豐, aka "Twin Warriors") is a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Yuen Woo-ping and produced by and starring Jet Li
Junbao and Tienbo grow up together in a Shaolin Temple as monks, studying the martial arts and generally getting into trouble. They are both expelled from the temple after Tienbo almost kills a fellow student who cheats in a fight against him. Aided in their escape by their sympathetic teacher, they receive final instructions regarding the potential paths of their different personalities, with a specific warning given to Tienbo.
Here we see Junbao fight his former Kung Fu brother and dear friend Tienbo, who has chosen a different way of life, accepting promotion and power in a corrupt Army division. Both trained in Shaolin Kung Fu, they go their seperate ways. Tienbo is taught further Martial Arts in the Chinese Army, while Junbao finds peace and tranquility in the art of Tai Chi. They both come together in the end in a clash of styles - an awesome display of applicational Tai Chi in action!
Why?
- Excellent display of Applicational Tai Chi Vs Shaolin fighting
- Very quick fight scene, no fancy camera work
- A true account of how competancy comes from mastering not only the practical side of an art, but also the person within you.
Here are some extra Kung Fu Videos that we thought were great!
We hope you enjoyed watching our top 10 fight scenes!
Below are some further links to some more scenes that we were not able to fit in but that have influenced us over the years.
Thank you.
Jeff Speakman in: 'The Perfect Weapon' - Taekwondo Vs Kenpo
The Perfect Weapon is an action 1991 film starring Jeff Speakman. It tells the story of a young man, Jeff, who is trained in the martial art of Kenpo, and his fight against the Korean mafia families. Speakman was a student of and was advised closely by Ed Parker in the making of this film.
The film's taglines included "No gun. No knife. No equal." and "Just try him." and is the only well-known Hollywood depiction of Kenpo techniques on-screen. The hit 1990s song The Powerby rap group Snap! is featured extensively in the movie's soundtrack.
Jeff takes on 3 guys in a Kenpo Vs TKD fight!!
Bruce Lee in: 'Game of Death' - Bruce Lee Fights Giant,
(one of the 5 Level Pagoda Guardians)
'Game of Death' was another Goldern Harvest production in 1972 written and directed by Bruce Lee and Raymond Chow.
The film has an epic ending where Bruce Lee demonstrates Jeet Kune Do to its full extent.
Bruce Lee (playing Billy Lo) fights his way up a 5 level pagoda to reach the top boss. However, along the way are 5 Masters of different styles. The Masters are knwon as the 5 level guardians.
Here we get an opportunity to see Kung Fu Vs Hapkido, Jeet Kune Do vs Boxing and an awesome Nunchaku fight scene!!
Jean Claude Van Damme in: 'AWOL (Lionheart)' - Lyon Vs Attilla
Lionheart (also known as Wrong Bet, A.W.O.L.: Absent Without Leave) is a 1990 film, directed by Sheldon Lettich, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and co-starring Brian Thompson. Along with Harrison Page, Deborah Rennard, Brian Thompson, Lisa Pelikan, Ashley Johnson.
The film stars Van Damme as a paratrooper legionnaire; when his brother is seriously injured he returns to Los Angeles to enter the underground fighting circuit to raise money for his brother's family.
Arguably one of the more essential Van Damme films in the view of fans, the film's cast and crew included two people that had appeared in an earlier Van Damme film: Michel Qissi (a good friend of his) and Sheldon Lettich. This was the second time Qissi played a villain in a Van Damme film, the first being notably as Tong Po in Kickboxer (1989). Lettich helped write one of Van Damme's breakthrough films, Bloodsport, along with another Van Damme film, Double Impact.
Jet Li in: 'Kiss of the Dragon' - Jet Li Vs BLack Belts
Here again we see Jet Li at his best in 'Kiss of the Dragon'. This is the whole scene from when Jet Li enters the Police station, and fights his way up to the corrupt Police Captain who has a little girl held as ransom.
Jet Li fights police, then we see Jet Li fight 10 black belts, then its Jet Li Vs the twin kick boxers!
A Must watch for all martial arts enthusiasts..
Tony Jaa in 'The Warrior King' - Tony Jaa Capoeira Fight
(Mauy Thai Vs Capoiera)
This is a great scene where Tony Jaa fights Lateef Crowder in a Mauy Thai Vs Capoeira battle!
Never have we seen such applicational Capoeira displayed. Lateef Crowder really puts Capoeira fighting on the map here.
Tona Jaa goes onto fight Jon Foo - a Wushu fighter. This is again an awesome battle of Wushu Vs Mauy Thai.
Jon Foo was only 23 when he played this part and has won Wushu Sword competitions.
Fan Siu Wong in 'Ip Man' - Northern Master Jin Vs Southern Masters of Foshan
Here we see Fan Siu Wong (Louis Fan) playing the role of a bully Northern Shaolin Long Fist Master (Master Jin).
Master Jin has travelled to Foshan (the home of southern Kung Fu styles such as Wing Chun and Hung Kuen), to challenge the southern Masters.
Here we see an awesome round of victories including Shaolin Vs Tiger Crane, Shaolin sword Vs Choi Lee Fut Kwan Dao and Shaolin Vs Lau Gar where he fights the very competant Master Liu.
However, after defeating all the Foshan Masters, Master Jin is left feeling there are no Kung Fu Masters in Foshan who can beat him, until he meets Ip Man. Then (later in the film) we see Ip Man victorious in a Wing Chun Vs Shaolin fight!!
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