Martial Arts Movies You Have to See

Ok so at first glance you might look at these movies and think, what do they have to do with technology?  Well besides the really cheese special effects and in some cases really bad acting, there used to be a great message in Martial Arts movies and always gives you a great feeling of "Yes I can do it!".  After all, we could all use some motivation!

1. The Last Dragon (1985)
   My favorite martial arts movie of all time!  If you are being asked "Who is the master!!!!" This movie will have you answering "I AM!!!" Leroy Green is the Master in this film! Great music I used to use to train with as well!
   
2. Only The Strong (1993)
   This movie started a phenomena in North America as it introduced the Brazilian art of Capoeria to us all, as well as Mark Dacascos!
   
3. Best of the Best (1989)
   A team from the United States are going to compete in the world finals in karate. The team consists of fighters from all nations, can they overcome their rivalry and work together to win ? Ohhh Ya!  This movie features Eric Roberts and Phillip Rhee!
   
4. The Karate Kid (1984)
   One of the most famous Karate movies around, The Karate Kid was a phenomena.  Although full of cheese, this movie has to be on the list as one of the best Karate films of all time! "You're the best around!  Nothing's going to ever keep you down"
   
5. No Retreat, No Surrender (Karate Tiger)
   This was the movie that made non other than Jean-Claude Van Dam a superstar!  "No Retreat!  No Surrender!"
   
6. Fists of Fury / The Big Boss
   This is a great film by Bruce Lee!  Hundred's of movies have copied its plot and style since.
   
7. Fist of Legend
   The movie that made Jet Lee popular, and by far his best movie!
   
8. Showdown in Little Tokyo
   This movie featured two great artists, Dolph Lundgren (Kyokushin Karate) and Brandon Lee as they protect their city!
   
9. Enter the Dragon
   Wildly accepted as the best Martial Arts film of all time.  Bruce Lee was just amazing and inspirational in this movie!
   
10. Drunken Master
    This movie put Jackie Chan on the Map!!!
    

Comments

[Chris @ Martial Development]

These are some good movies, but in no way is Enter the Dragon the best MA movie ever!

Here are some of my picks:
http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/best-of-kung-fu-cinema-fight-choreography/

[Siddharth]

what about tony jaa's Ong Bak? worth a mention!

[Jacob]

Ohhhhh!! great movie video's but i dint found some great movies which are totally related to martial arts what about that.

[Martial art schools]

Enjoyed the article and always happy to see anyone who share in the philosophy that martial arts ultimately about peace and not fighting. We need more instructors who understand and teach this.

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[The Karate Kid 2010]

1984’s “The Karate Kid” is a classic. It’s timeless, and has been enchanting audiences for the last 26 years with its purity of heart,perfect characterization, flavorful acting. It’s a heartwarming, beautifully realized motion picture and is being celebrated by the mass audience. There was no need for a remake. But still I will sure going to watch the remake soon.