Jet Li in Fists of Legend

I found this movie in its entirety on Youtube and had to post it. For those of you who don't know, 'Fist of Legend' was a remake of Bruce Lee's 'Fist of Fury' (which was mislabeled The Chinese Connection when originally introduced to the states, but has since been corrected) which the story of the fictional Chen Zhen who avenges his master's death by taking on an entire Bushido school. Interestingly enough, another movie 'Fearless' was about Huo Yuanjia, the deceased master (also played by Li) and in my opinion was not as good.

Jet Li's Drunken Boxing

I thought I would mix it up a bit and throw in a scene from a hard to find Jet Li move called 'Last Hero in China'. If you can find it, this flick marries classic kung fu ridiculousness with comedic gold like Li's chicken fighting style. The scene here is actually the last fight scene in the movie which exhibits a rarely seen style of Li's: drunken boxing.

Tony Jaa vs. Lateef Crowder

Once again it is time to take a break from politics. In this scene from "The Defender" Tony Jaa's rival (played by Lateef Crowder) is a Capoeira expert. This by far one of the best mixed martial arts scene ever as it showcases the extreme differences in self defense styles out there. The only complaints I have have to do with some cheesey elements like the word "pray" on Crowder's chest and the jaguar growl when Crowder tries to crush Tony. I feel those too things detract from an otherwise awesome fight scene.

Tony Jaa's One Shot from The Deffender

Tony Jaa is an up and comming martial artist who specializes in Muay Thai and gymnastics. I chose this scene because it is done all in one shot which requires endurance on Tony's part, and intensive choreography.

Enter the Dragon: Lee vs. O'Hara

Since I showcased one of Nash's personal heroes in my last post, I thought it would be a good idea show mine. In this scene from "Enter the Dragon" Bruce Lee's character is pitted against a henchman O'Hara. Even though Lee knows O'Hara is responsible for the death of Lee's sister, he only intends to humiliate O'Hara. When O'Hara refuses to give up Lee finishs him off by crushing his chest.

Note the funny expression on Lee's face at the end. I once made a T-shirt with that on it.