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I'm sure you are aware that Ang Lee has cast his son Mason Lee, of Hangover 2, Limbo and Dead Things fame.. for the role of Bruce Lee in a major biopic movie. I'm very excited as Bruce was a definite influence in mine and many others lives, and although disappointed in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, it was still a decent movie...but I've been following this Ang Lee biopic and it's going to absolutely blow people's minds. Also I'd like to point out that Tatchakorn Yeerum is by far the most prolific Martial Artist out there ..he is the closest to Bruce I have seen, but if I'm honest.... he's more that what Bruce was, you could argue that if Bruce was alive today he would probably be the greatest, but those who truly know what Bruce was like know he was dealing with demons, and I mean the addictive demons, not the historical ones...and those addictions were Bruce's downfall. Tatchakorn is a different breed, everything he does is astounding...even Jackie Chan thinks so, and that's saying something... I've got a feeling Mason Lee is going to surprise everyone with his performance, and he's going to make Jason Scott Lee look like Mr. Bean.
It's funny how you mention people calling him the next Bruce Lee, because in my first book (which wasn't received well) I have a section where some college kids are on a bus and one of the characters goes on a rant about Tony being the next Bruce. Yeah, my first book was cram packed with stuff only I cared about, can't wait to see his next outing.
Mr. Bean😂? Really😅? Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story was rushed & there was no difference between Bruce The Wing Chun practitioner & Bruce The Founder of Jeet Kune Do!! With the most Knowledgeable JKD Man Alive Jerry Poteete training Jason Scott Lee How can you know the difference?
I feel like if you’re a Thai stuntman who’s been working for 20 years and both your knees still work good enough to do a backflip at age 47 you’ve made the right life choices.
I think people expected him to become a bigger action star than he already was. I don't think that's a downfall. I think he got to a point where making movies or chasing to the top was not his long-term priority. It seems that his focus now is his family and playing in movies when feels like it. He's accomplished so much already. He deserves it.
True. And he came from a humble background. Just a poor kid who struggled to live day by day. He enter the industry like a beast, made his mark and immortalized his name. And I think Thai people are naturally like this. Buakaw for example too. He was a beast in his prime but now he doesn't want to be in the spotlight anymore. Just retired and is a coach now in the gym where he was trained himself in his days. Cause lot of fighters use their name to open a training gym and to attract aspirants.
I'd love to see a lot more of him fighting the way he does. I def don't think me wanting that means he should roll out stuff or take things he doesn't want. Worst case scenario is me remembering him as one of the most talented people I've seen in action or martial arts movies. I still really wanna see some awesome counterkicks and flying knees
The fight in The Protector where he works his way up the stairwell to get the restaurant, to me, is one of the best in any Martial Arts movie. It's all one shot, he gets visibly tired, and the guys he checks over the side really do take the hits. Then the camera pans to the bottom from the very top and it's just perfection...
I worked at a movie theatre when Ong Bak was released in NA. We got free tickets to an advanced press screening. When I tell you the crowd was insane, I mean, every. single. person. in the packed theater was going "OOOOOH!" "WHAT!?" "AHH!". Hands down the single most influential performance in the genre since Bruce.
not just martial arts but how we do fight scenes in general. after ong bak fight scenes became more an more brutal. making you FEEL the impact of the hit more often.
My favourite Jaa moment, strangely, comes from Facebook. It was some time back in the early '10s and he was doing an AMA on his Facebook page. People were asking all kinds of sensible questions about martial arts, his life, etc. while me, being something of a joker, asked "if we loaded you into a canon and shot you at the sky, would you knee god in the face" fully expecting there to be absolutely no response because it was a dumb question, so imagine my surprise when he replied with "I hope not, I hear he is a nice person". The fact that he, not only, took the time to answer a silly question, but wasn't mad about it in the way most famous people would be, absolutely raised the, already high, amount of respect I had for him. Amazing martial artist, amazing person. Nothing but love for the guy.
I can imagine God enjoying it though. It's not like you could hurt it😂 Like "come my child, show me your moves!" *Prodigy starts to play in the background*
Do you honestly think action stars like him have the time or the interest to read and reply to question on social media? Typically, they have someone doing this for them, smart enough to give short, sociable and cool responses like the one you got.
The problem is people have redicolous expectations, the dude made 2 iconic and at the time groundbreaking martial art movies, and has been working steadily ever since, he’s accomplished more than 99.9% of any martial art focused stuntman out there, especially for someone whose not a “actor”.
Be just like to hate. I really resonated with this guy as a young west African. I know goat status and talent when I see it. My first time seeing home I knew that he would outshine many that came before him. No shade to them, but this man deserves his flowers. He is a once in a generation talent who’s humble with Ti.
I love Ong Bak 2 and 3. Years ago, I read an article that said that a lot of fans could not appreciate the mystical aspects of those movies. In those movies, Jaa was not fighting just to be fighting - he goes on a spiritual journey - he has a lot of internal as well as external conflicts and demons he has to face. It reminds me a bit of what Jet Li did with Fearless after he said he would no longer do "kung fu" movies. The focus was less on fighting for fighting sake - but on one's spiritual journey, healing, and bringing honor to their family.
Dude this is a wonderfully made video about an era that helped so many Trickers and Parkour athletes like myself get motivated to run up walls and use the world as your playground. I love the way you did this video. It shows respect to professionalism in the industry, a young mans journey to just make it work and take care of his family and it also shows that he's just a human like us trying to navigate life with his skillsets. Even if he is a badass. Great stuff brother.
I've seen a few guys from a dojo in California doing a tricking video and I was totally stunned by the moves you guys can pull off seemingly with ease... I thought moves like crashing moon saults were just in video games. I mean how much of it is training, compared to natural talent and being genetically gifted...? It's truly an art just like a musician or painter.
I'm 43, studied Martial Arts for a long time and had pretty much watched every Martial Arts film ever made. When I saw Ong Bak for the first time I was absolutely blown away. I saw something new and interesting shot in a very exciting way. Ja was absolutely outstanding and will forever stand in my mind as something special. I think many of us hadn't seen a Thai based movie and that brought something special.
I live in Thailand. It's normal to go and be a monk for a few months. ANd P'Mem - the comedy guy - is HUGE in Thailand. Tony is just raising his kids and enjoying life.
Yup I was told when my cousin went to Thailand and was a monk at a wat (for those who don’t know Thai or Lao the Buddhist temple) that you do it to secure a spot in heaven for your parents and in my cousins case his mom my aunt a spot since she passed away year before
Ong Bok and the Protector are two of the most brilliant movies ever, there is no need for him to top them, he already showed himself to be the best. I didn't realize Tony and I were the same age. I know I can't do physical things that I could do in my 20s either, I am glad he is having a happy life.
@@lucasrinaldi9909they use wires, Tony Jaa didn't use wires in Ong Bak, which made it even more special. Muay Thai has been known as a hard martial art for a long time. I like the film "The One Armed Boxer 2". It features a Thai (or possibly Burmese) fighter that was one of the villains in the movie and was depicted as rude, overly violent and ignorant. It's sad but an interesting choice by the director....I wonder if this was politically motivated. Anyway, the movie features a martial arts tournament and it's really cool.
@@buakawfan333 Tony Jaa's movements seem extremely artificial, as do the choreographies. Films like Flash Point (2007) are leagues above in terms of sense of impact and more organic choreography.
I was in highschool in Canada and my Filipino buddy knew i loved hong kong action flicks so he invited me over to watch Ong Bak. I was gobsmacked! It was and is the best action movie I’ve ever seen. Great video man!
Great video bro... most social media folks know NOTHING about the film industry. Tony Jaa is a lot of things but failure is not one of them. Great vid.
I have nothing but total respect for Tony Jaa. Ong Bak is a movie you can watch over and over again. I wish nothing but happiness for him. Love your channel. Thank you for covering him.
Your videos provide such a refreshing perspective compared to the ones commonly riddled with fan boys, lazy reporting, or conspiracy theories. Ultimately, I feel like you're pulling back the veil of myth and rumor surrounding these martial artists, and exposing them as the human beings that they are. You're a great biographer. I grew up completely inspired by the martial artists featured in your videos, and hearing the behind the scenes stories about them makes me appreciate them even more. Thanks so much for making these videos. I enjoy watching every single one and can't wait to see what you make next.
I just wanted to second the motion. Goldenbell Training's (Prince's) videos are actually the best out there. By far. If I had to choose between a professionally made documentary about any particular martial artist or a video made by Goldenbell Training, I will watch Goldenbell Training's first. Every time.
I was 16 in high school when I saw Ong Bok. Everything in the movie is real, no strings attached no special effects. Then I saw The Protector and Tony Ja was my new favorite action star
It's a real joy watching this legend do wathever he does. Fame can be toxic, just because he is not the biggest name on the roster doesn't mean you have failed. Thanks for debunking rumors and lies.
This made a lot of sense to me. I love Tony Jaa's action in Ong Bak, but the scenes that really stand out for me are Humlae's hysterical knife scene and his sacrifice. That was his movie.
I wish I could get my wife to sit down and point out all the comedy in Ong Bak. The old lady in the village is cursing non-stop. As for Humlae, even his name is supposed to be funny. In Isan Thai it means "Black Dick" 🤣
I remember right before Ong Bak came out, Tony Jaa was doing demonstrations to promote the movie. He was doing all sorts of crazy stunts. On my way home grabbed a newspaper and told my wife we were going to see that movie. And it was as good as I thought
Not every martial artist wants to be Bruce lee. We can appreciate what and how he did it. I think your perspective is right. Jaa has a good life being able to pick and choose his projects. And some people just want to enjoy life with their family and watch their children grow. Given the choice between Bruce and tony, I think Bruce did more for martial arts and the film industry as he was a pioneer but I think’ tony is leading a much more satisfying life.
We missed Tony Jaa's prime. He didn't, that's great and all, but the ong bak trilogy had me excited for the next great martial arts global star. I had no idea he had fall out with his Thai label, which pretty much explains why the ong bak franchise ended. Those movies he made in Thailand weren't regulated like Hollywood, his stunts were real and dangerous. I didn't even know he became a monk, so this video is incredibly informative, although, I still think the world missed out on more of his authentic Muay Thai made in Thailand movies.
Tony Jaa did exactly what he needed to do. He became a legend immediately. I honestly don't care to see another Tony movie cause he gave us everything we needed in the Ong Bak series...
The worst thing regarding actor critique is that most people don't realize that they work off a script. I felt like even in his worst films Tony Jaa brings his best and earnest, and despite him being an barely-talking action-only character in his most productions, his characters never felt soulless or uncared for through acting.
Tony Jaa still inspires me. The man put Muay Thai on the map as an art and broke several stereotypes about the style. He either did motion cap for a NAMCO game called Urban Reign for the PS2, or he heavily influenced a character model. In that regard, he is the next Bruce Lee.
I remember the 1st time I watched 'The Protector'. I was so blown away by Tony's fighting skills that I rented the DVD again the next day. I'm glad you set the record straight for this talented fighter and actor.
Very good. A balanced and respectful examination. I learned much from it, and agree completely with your conclusions. Jaa's legacy has nothing to do with failure of any kind. Nor is it dependent on what he DIDN'T do or become. His art and his strength and talent in it are there, on film, for the world to see for as long as film exists. He is second to NO ONE. As good or better than any of the best...ever. He deserves his happiness in life and owes us...the world, nothing. Like you, I was impressed with the first fight scene I saw. That bar fight you point out. Knees, elbows, and upside down and backwards head kicks! Bravo Tony. We wish you well. And as long as you want to act, fight, and anything else, we'll be happy to watch. Thanks for the sympathetic and even handed presentation you featured in this video.
that was so well said "how can we really say he's a failure? Because he didnt reach some goal that other people set for him?" brilliant. He's a stunt man! And a damn good one.
*Hey, Goldenbell Training!* Thank you for documenting Tony! The opening scene of ‘The Protector’ absolutely blew my mind when it came out. I never thought anyone would hold a candle to Bruce L. (regardless of specific disciplines) but Tony has become my favorite fighter of all time. When I’m in Thailand, I take a 20 minute TukTuk ride off of Walking Street in Pattaya to this tiny little building where there are usually fights for money. It’s incredible how small these guys are for how much power and force they’re able to project. I can’t wait to watch this tonight! Thank you again, so very much!
The Last 3 minutes u explained the difference between Bruce lee and Tony Jaa are so true and awareness about handling fame and discipline is a true wisdom. Apart from Fame and popularity Tony Jaa is a complete man and Martial Artist.
Really appreciate this video. Keep sharing the truth about Martial arts and artists. Love Tony Jaa movies and for him to take a step away from the camera and film making and all the glitz, money, fame, and publicity to go somewhere and reflect so he can be a better man, family member, and Martial artist speaks volumes. He should be honored by his fans, respected by his critics, and awaited by those wanting to work with him in future films. To me, the story no one wants to hear are the most important ones. We could all take a lesson from that. Thank you for sharing this video.
I'm glad to hear this about him ❤ I thought all 3 Ong Bak movies were great and as spectacular as the fight scenes were my favorite part was the dance he did with his childhood sweetheart as he recovered from being so severely beaten. It beautifully expressed the courage of coming back from defeat and the power of love! Unexpected in that kind of movie and very welcome ❤❤❤ Jaa Punam. I like it 👍
@@1683clifton That's one of the things lacking in modern stories. The power of the spiritual side of things. His own debilitating injuries were another opponent to overcome instead of giving up! He needed her courage as well as his own to defeat it! Here in the west we didn't know what Jaa has to offer in that regard. They want us to give up here.
The emotional and spiritual aspects is what makes a movie powerful. It also makes the part where the hero gets his revenge and avenges others even more inspiring. The old fashioned hero defeats the evil villain will never get old, it's in our genes and deep within our spirit. The warrior spirit. That is why we watch films like this, it puts us in touch with that sacred aspect of ourselves that we suppress and forget about. But it never goes away.
Jaa is rooted. He don't want to be the next Bruce even therefore hes one of his rolemodels. He keeps himselfe buissy and enjoys his good life. He don't want to burn out to fast and to young. I respect that. 🙏
Ong Bak was amazing! You certainly were not alone! I really thought Tony Jaa was going to be the next Jackie Chan or Jet Li. I love this video. Man, thank you so much for the update. I often think of Ong Bak. I love lots of martial arts films but Ong Bak left an impression. I agree with you, life is short and Tony Jaa isn't a failure. I admire that he is putting his family first.
I love Jaa Phanom - thank you so much for this video! Even now I watch him and the amazement never gets old. He is definitely not a failure and I thank him for continuing to share his talent with us.
people be saying "people like Tony are a failure" when they idolize people trying to stay way too long inside the spotlight and end up miserable... this guy is happy, has enough money and enjoying life, what a legend!
Great Video! Love the bits about Bruce Lee and facts that people really didn't know about him. Tony Jaa played it smart, you get in, change the game, and get out. Probably the best way to keep your sanity.
Ong bak and tony jaa inspired me to take up K1 and Muay Thai. Certified brown belt a year an a bit later, Still a massive love for martial arts today. The man is a warrior in the true sense. Bigger respect cos its all him, no stunt double or wires. The guy us super human.❤️🙏💪💯🇬🇧
Some food for thought: When Ong Bak came out most of us were blown away by Jaa. He came out of the box on fire, it was very intense. It is hard to keep raising the bar when the bar is already so high, I think that was definitely part of what went on.
Thanks for this video! I only started getting into martial arts movies in the oughts when Ong Bak and The Protector were getting a lot of well-deserved attention. I always assume that even fantastic martial arts talents from other countries have a hard time getting major parts in Hollywood because the US has its own system which is insular (and often biased, let's be honest.) I feel like the martial arts renaissance really started making Hollywood blockbusters set aside these cameo action roles to feature foreign artists who may not have the "star power" or acting background to carry a US production, but whose abilities and talent really enhance any movie they're in. While it might be a niche hard to break out of, it gives US audiences a chance to get familiar with these terrific actors that those of us in the know have been following for many films!
This man had the moves. He put his own stamp on the martial arts film scene. The devastation and the flavor he brought was truly something to experience. The Southeast Asian styles had their star and it was Jaa. I saw Muay Boran, Silat, Bando quite often in those moves.
I actually saw The Protector as my first Tony Jaa movie, then I saw Ong Bak. I was equally impressed by his skills in both. I remember he was one of the biggest reasons Muay Thai became world popular and then Iko Uwais came along and did the same for Silat, especially with The Raid movies. The thing is, I don't think of either one of them as the next anyone. Bruce Lee was his own living legend and so is Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Donnie Yen, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, Jean Claude Vanne Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Michael Jai White, Chuck Norris, Sonny Chiba, Jason Stathem, etc., the list goes on. No one martial arts star can be replaced or have someone be the next them, nor should anyone try to be. As a martial artist myself, I've never wanted to be the best ever or to be the next someone else. I've always endeavored from day one to be the best me that I can be. I started out in Judo, took a bad injury that transferred me to try Wing Chun with a bad teacher, then did Taekwondo and planned on sticking with it and teach it, then had a crippling injury that still causes me constant back and hip pain in both hips, then taking up Yang Taijiquan for the health benefits, not being able to do the deep stances, did Combat Hapkido for a while, wore out my back, and I was sure I would never be able to practice any martial art ever again so I created one of my own. Sadly, there was no way I could've taught it despite my best efforts because no one is going to want to learn something that's unestablished by some guy whose aim is to teach disabled people and average Joes looking for self-defense lessons. Then I spent another year or so training myself to work my way back up to doing as much as I could manage to do and now I'm doing Krav Maga and am training specifically to teach it one day. My training has progressed pretty well so far considering I do still contend with the same constant pain and limitations that I've struggled with for almost nine years now and I'm currently 30 (fast approaching 31) and I'm working with and around my difficulties. I do it because of my love for martial arts and how integral they are to who I am as a person. It's the one thing I still have in life that makes me feel like I'm doing something with my time on this earth, and I hope to never stop. I do it all not to please others or to be the greatest of all time, but to still pursue the goal of being the best version of myself that I can be. I'm my own person, my own martial artist, and my own story, just like anyone else who sets out to do something to the best of their abilities, be it martial arts or anything else.
They have completely different styles, but Tony Jaa is the only martial arts actor who moved like Bruce Lee. Absolute control and freakish level of athleticism. Every single limb, finger, and muscle exactly where he wants it to be. Easily a GOAT contender and its a damn shame he doesnt get the love he deserves State side
It was the same for me: I first watched Ong Bak on my ship, the year it was released. Was also verrrrrrrrry excited, when my ship traversed to Phuket, and Pattaya, during a lengthy nine month deployment. I've strongly recommended any and all action film enthusiasts to watch that movie (especially because 95% of people that I talk to never heard of him).
11:01 The other videos say the same thing about Ong Bak 2 & 3, that they weren't good or whatever, but those two movies had the best choreography in martial arts movie history.... Hands down, 100%.
Thank you for making this clear! What an incredible talent he is! I saw Ong Bak my jaw dropped and my eyes fell out of my head! I couldn’t believe what I was doing and experiencing!
Really like the thoroughness of your videos. No bias, just straight facts. What's your opinion is clearly stated as your opinion and you cite your sources religiously.
I actually luv how you broke all this down and went in depth about Tony Jaa and him living his life now....its almost like Michea Jai White yeah he has been in big Hollywood films but also makes B rated films and lives his life in peace with his family and doesn't have to go as hard in his films and that is perfectly OK. Much luv and respect to you and your channel and I am actually glad there is someone that finally goes into detail about those type of things.
His impact in martial arts movies has been well felt. He did have the chops to become a big star but ultimately everybody started copying that kind of frenetic hard hitting style that those movies would do pretty well and it seemed like there was no place for Tony Jaa, even if he still carved out some successful movies for non-Thai productions.
I really appreciate this deep dive. I'm a huge fan of Tony Jaa and I talk about him every opportunity I get. I'm not going hate on somebody getting paid, I'm glad he's out working and showing off his skills the way he wants too.
it was iconic and ground breaking, nothing was like it for awhile. It changed the whole genre. It was like when Bruce came out. Changed the game forever.
Jaa will never be a failure. No marital artist will have the effect Bruce had on maritial arts movies. For me Jaa brought life into the genre. Onbak will always be a classic.
I think jaa is going through the same thing that happens to every other Asian martial artist/actors. The roles are limited and they’re heavily stereotyped. Most only do a few films before sizzling out. Jackie Chan can sing, dance, fight, and bilingual and the most he can do is be a partner in action film.
@@courtneybrown5296Not quite a fair challenge, as much of Jackie Chan’s entire career featured action and or comedic pairings with other actors whether it was a Hong Kong or U.S. made production. A singular starring character is more of a Western cinema thing.
I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this video!, I learned about Thai culture that I never imagined before and in the end it was a pretty level and mature take on the whole thing. Kudos for not pandering to the "controversies".
Well done prince, golden bell training is becoming more and more diverse (I like it when the channel addresses content from other martial artists and other types of information) and with information that gets better every day, and I must admit that I'm curious... 🤔 what's next video?(steven seagal lies about michael jai white)
That MJW vs Seagal video was actually supposed to come out last year BEFORE the "Steven Seagal is an absolute monster" video 🤣 I said I've been sitting on a lot of topics. The next video is probably going to be a Beerdy response only because I have to make a bunch of videos in the next 3 weeks before we move. I don't know how long it will take to get set up at the new place, but my plan is to get on my actual schedule of posting a new video on Saturdays, or I guess Friday for people in the US
@@GoldenbellTraining well I hope everything is ok...but I'm not so worried since I know the video will come out with quality (a pity it's a year late due to the topics and schedules)but in fact if there's Steven seagal already embarrassing himself it will be worth it, I think you should thank beerdy, after all, while he keeps inventing lies and bizarre stories, the channel can always have content in case you run out of ideas, (that video of him saying that producers and other members of the film set found joe lewis on the floor after Bruce punched him was ridiculous 😱😱😱) and beerdy seems to have a special hatred of bolo yeung (he is always the one who gets beat up by bruce ) I hope everything turns out alright Prince, I wish you and your wife good luck and energy and I expect some pretty cool videos when everything is right
Ong Bak was a revelation when He entered the game, I wasn't as hype on and wasn't as big on his style despite it ended up getting co-opted by a lot of other films, but there's always a place for him in martial arts films.
I never heard any of these things. In fact, I was recommended your video and when I read the title I said aloud, "What rumors??? What happened to Tony Jaa!?" I was pleasantly surprised, though, at the actual content of this video.
Very well put, and I totally agree, why criticize someone for actually wanting to have a life outside of the industry, these people are clickbaiting drama mongers, and it`s absolutely shameful imo. Anyone who`s a fan of martial arts movies will remember jaa for his work, as we do with other legends such as "Thunderleg" Hwang Jang-lee, or even Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, although not as prolific, he made his mark and has showed a very distinct style, which is something I personally think is one of the marks of a true champion of martial arts movies. I`ve never seen him as failing anything, he nailed his career and seems to be a great father and husband, what more does anyone want in life :)
Jaa did more than most people even aspire to. I don’t know how they can say he failed. I wish I failed that hard. Looks rough to be an in shape actor who does movies with a bunch of celebrities, having a large plot of land with a lovely wife, two kids and pets. Bet he’s all broken up about it.
I remember seeing a few of his movies after Ong Bak 3 and it just wasn't the same energy as his Thai movies. I really wanted to just see him do more awesome, hard hitting Thai movies where they could do whatever they wanted. I never understood why people wanted to him to do Hollywood stuff. Maybe every once and a while, like Donnie Yen. But only after a few dozen amazing Thai movies that solidified him as an international superstar. Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Donnie Yen are legends because they focused on being the best in their own markets first. I wish Jaa would have done the same.
100% agree, You can see and feel the difference between Hong Kong and Hollywood Jackie Chan and I don't think Jaa gave himself enough time developing his "Hong Kong Jackie" profile before jumping over to hollywood.
Nice review on Tony Jaa. He is fantastic especially in Ong Bak and Protector. His Ong Bak 2 was different, but impressive on the skill level of martial arts, storyline is a different story and Ong Bak 3 wasn't better than Ong Bak 2, but I still bought and own the video and digital of those movies. The info you brought up about the Thai production companies is very important and explains why we don't see him in Thai movies. His roles in non-Thai movies are all that I've been seeing in him and started noticing it awhile back. Tony still does some impressive work in other movies and I liked him with Donnie in the XXX movie. It's good seeing him showing his skill and speaking roles. Bruce is still pretty much up there at the top, but Donnie, Tony, Jackie have all done some impressive work in acting and martial art skill to have tightened Bruce's lead. But it's not who's at the top, but what they contribute to their art, their acting and audiences. Even with new actors, and directors, just give me one of these four artists in one of their older films and I'm happy watching their films at night with my bowl of popcorn. The new movies are new and noisy but they don't show the skill that the four shows in their films. They are still top stars in my book.
Thank you for this video. I like to learn my role models such as tony jaa outside of martial arts. and on why he makes the decisions he makes. I’ve watched those two other rise and fall of tony jaa. before this one when they came out and it made me kind of look at tony jaa as this selfish guy but another part of me says otherwise. Again thanks for clarifying 🔥
Thanks a lot for making this video. I've been a huge fan of his since i was 5 and i just learned a lot and you made this video very respectfully and objectively.
Wow I'm so happy to hear he's doing good. I was getting scared that maybe he'd fallen off with a bad addiction or something. It's so easy for an industry like the film industry to break people. Glad he didn't let it get to him.
It's not the industry but specific people in it that break people on purpose. Tony Jaa is a success and should be (already is) a role model to others, in my opinion.
Ong Bak is a masterpiece. All his roles are well played and the action sequences are absolutely amazing. Also the Capoeira vs Muay-thai fight scene is the best martial arts movie scene I've ever seen in my life, fuckin cinematic perfection.
that guys says "jackie chan can't do that" I think he forgotten that Jackie chan also started as a stunt double and is actually doing the stunts in his movies
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I'm sure you are aware that Ang Lee has cast his son Mason Lee, of Hangover 2, Limbo and Dead Things fame.. for the role of Bruce Lee in a major biopic movie.
I'm very excited as Bruce was a definite influence in mine and many others lives, and although disappointed in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, it was still a decent movie...but I've been following this Ang Lee biopic and it's going to absolutely blow people's minds.
Also I'd like to point out that Tatchakorn Yeerum is by far the most prolific Martial Artist out there ..he is the closest to Bruce I have seen, but if I'm honest.... he's more that what Bruce was, you could argue that if Bruce was alive today he would probably be the greatest, but those who truly know what Bruce was like know he was dealing with demons, and I mean the addictive demons, not the historical ones...and those addictions were Bruce's downfall. Tatchakorn is a different breed, everything he does is astounding...even Jackie Chan thinks so, and that's saying something...
I've got a feeling Mason Lee is going to surprise everyone with his performance, and he's going to make Jason Scott Lee look like Mr. Bean.
It's funny how you mention people calling him the next Bruce Lee, because in my first book (which wasn't received well) I have a section where some college kids are on a bus and one of the characters goes on a rant about Tony being the next Bruce. Yeah, my first book was cram packed with stuff only I cared about, can't wait to see his next outing.
Thanks for clearing this up awesome indeed 💯💯💯
Mr. Bean😂? Really😅? Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story was rushed & there was no difference between Bruce The Wing Chun practitioner & Bruce The Founder of Jeet Kune Do!! With the most Knowledgeable JKD Man Alive Jerry Poteete training Jason Scott Lee How can you know the difference?
I feel like if you’re a Thai stuntman who’s been working for 20 years and both your knees still work good enough to do a backflip at age 47 you’ve made the right life choices.
Definitely
Indeed
He definitely made better choices than most of us 😅
Facts. Im 42 and i can barely run. Sheeesh.
@@TheFlyingJerzeybro Even some people can barely "stand"😅
I think people expected him to become a bigger action star than he already was. I don't think that's a downfall. I think he got to a point where making movies or chasing to the top was not his long-term priority. It seems that his focus now is his family and playing in movies when feels like it. He's accomplished so much already. He deserves it.
True. And he came from a humble background. Just a poor kid who struggled to live day by day. He enter the industry like a beast, made his mark and immortalized his name.
And I think Thai people are naturally like this. Buakaw for example too. He was a beast in his prime but now he doesn't want to be in the spotlight anymore. Just retired and is a coach now in the gym where he was trained himself in his days. Cause lot of fighters use their name to open a training gym and to attract aspirants.
KAABER. GOD. ALMIGHTY 🙏🙏
I'd love to see a lot more of him fighting the way he does. I def don't think me wanting that means he should roll out stuff or take things he doesn't want.
Worst case scenario is me remembering him as one of the most talented people I've seen in action or martial arts movies.
I still really wanna see some awesome counterkicks and flying knees
Didn't Jet Li take that route as well?
He is in expendables 4
Ong Bak is one of the best films ever made. Tony Jaa is a beast.
Ong bak and the raid redemption are classics
Niece of boby make team success 🎉
Same with the protector
It was ok, it's pretty much a film where Tony was being a show off with a mediocre story plot...
Love that movie
The fight in The Protector where he works his way up the stairwell to get the restaurant, to me, is one of the best in any Martial Arts movie. It's all one shot, he gets visibly tired, and the guys he checks over the side really do take the hits. Then the camera pans to the bottom from the very top and it's just perfection...
I also like the one in Old Boy where hes fighting all those dudes in the hallway. Crazy movie
Why can’t he say the protector. Most of the people watching this are not Thai.
Faaaaacts
Or the bone breaking scene, that was awesome
Tom Yum Goong aka The Protector, excellent Jaa flick💪🏾💪🏾
I worked at a movie theatre when Ong Bak was released in NA. We got free tickets to an advanced press screening. When I tell you the crowd was insane, I mean, every. single. person. in the packed theater was going "OOOOOH!" "WHAT!?" "AHH!". Hands down the single most influential performance in the genre since Bruce.
Dude's left his mark on the martial arts film industry. I think that's all we really need from him.
True no other movie than Ong Bak- Period!
He used to get invited to NBA games to showcase his stunts. Dude's vertical is unmatched.
not just martial arts but how we do fight scenes in general. after ong bak fight scenes became more an more brutal. making you FEEL the impact of the hit more often.
He also left his mark on a bunch of the stunts people that worked with him, lol
@@Jarlaxled-wg6wj😹😹😹
My favourite Jaa moment, strangely, comes from Facebook.
It was some time back in the early '10s and he was doing an AMA on his Facebook page. People were asking all kinds of sensible questions about martial arts, his life, etc. while me, being something of a joker, asked "if we loaded you into a canon and shot you at the sky, would you knee god in the face" fully expecting there to be absolutely no response because it was a dumb question, so imagine my surprise when he replied with "I hope not, I hear he is a nice person".
The fact that he, not only, took the time to answer a silly question, but wasn't mad about it in the way most famous people would be, absolutely raised the, already high, amount of respect I had for him.
Amazing martial artist, amazing person. Nothing but love for the guy.
Clever😊
I can imagine God enjoying it though. It's not like you could hurt it😂
Like "come my child, show me your moves!" *Prodigy starts to play in the background*
Do you honestly think action stars like him have the time or the interest to read and reply to question on social media? Typically, they have someone doing this for them, smart enough to give short, sociable and cool responses like the one you got.
Depends 100% if god knew where his elephants were.
The problem is people have redicolous expectations, the dude made 2 iconic and at the time groundbreaking martial art movies, and has been working steadily ever since, he’s accomplished more than 99.9% of any martial art focused stuntman out there, especially for someone whose not a “actor”.
This...
Be just like to hate. I really resonated with this guy as a young west African. I know goat status and talent when I see it. My first time seeing home I knew that he would outshine many that came before him. No shade to them, but this man deserves his flowers. He is a once in a generation talent who’s humble with Ti.
It's cool cause he legit tags them. His attacks are real
Actually he made three iconic movies
Facts
I love Ong Bak 2 and 3. Years ago, I read an article that said that a lot of fans could not appreciate the mystical aspects of those movies. In those movies, Jaa was not fighting just to be fighting - he goes on a spiritual journey - he has a lot of internal as well as external conflicts and demons he has to face. It reminds me a bit of what Jet Li did with Fearless after he said he would no longer do "kung fu" movies. The focus was less on fighting for fighting sake - but on one's spiritual journey, healing, and bringing honor to their family.
3 was trash🤷🏿♂️
Dude this is a wonderfully made video about an era that helped so many Trickers and Parkour athletes like myself get motivated to run up walls and use the world as your playground. I love the way you did this video. It shows respect to professionalism in the industry, a young mans journey to just make it work and take care of his family and it also shows that he's just a human like us trying to navigate life with his skillsets. Even if he is a badass. Great stuff brother.
I've seen a few guys from a dojo in California doing a tricking video and I was totally stunned by the moves you guys can pull off seemingly with ease... I thought moves like crashing moon saults were just in video games. I mean how much of it is training, compared to natural talent and being genetically gifted...? It's truly an art just like a musician or painter.
I'm 43, studied Martial Arts for a long time and had pretty much watched every Martial Arts film ever made. When I saw Ong Bak for the first time I was absolutely blown away. I saw something new and interesting shot in a very exciting way. Ja was absolutely outstanding and will forever stand in my mind as something special. I think many of us hadn't seen a Thai based movie and that brought something special.
Absolutely
What do you think of the raid 2011?
And those elbows 💪🏻
Ong bak is theatrical muay boran not Muay Thai- a lot of differences! Just so you know
I feel the same, it felt new, raw, it really stood out...
Not only the martial arts...
But with the Thai culture too...
I live in Thailand. It's normal to go and be a monk for a few months. ANd P'Mem - the comedy guy - is HUGE in Thailand. Tony is just raising his kids and enjoying life.
Yup I was told when my cousin went to Thailand and was a monk at a wat (for those who don’t know Thai or Lao the Buddhist temple) that you do it to secure a spot in heaven for your parents and in my cousins case his mom my aunt a spot since she passed away year before
Ong Bok and the Protector are two of the most brilliant movies ever, there is no need for him to top them, he already showed himself to be the best. I didn't realize Tony and I were the same age. I know I can't do physical things that I could do in my 20s either, I am glad he is having a happy life.
In fact, Ong Bak and Tony Jaa are very mediocre compared to Chinese films. Any Donnie Yen stuntman surpasses Ja in quality of movements.
@@lucasrinaldi9909thats not a fact that's an opinion don't confuse the two.
@@lucasrinaldi9909they use wires, Tony Jaa didn't use wires in Ong Bak, which made it even more special. Muay Thai has been known as a hard martial art for a long time. I like the film "The One Armed Boxer 2". It features a Thai (or possibly Burmese) fighter that was one of the villains in the movie and was depicted as rude, overly violent and ignorant. It's sad but an interesting choice by the director....I wonder if this was politically motivated. Anyway, the movie features a martial arts tournament and it's really cool.
@@Taiwainui-qw3xb It's a fact.
@@buakawfan333 Tony Jaa's movements seem extremely artificial, as do the choreographies. Films like Flash Point (2007) are leagues above in terms of sense of impact and more organic choreography.
I was in highschool in Canada and my Filipino buddy knew i loved hong kong action flicks so he invited me over to watch Ong Bak. I was gobsmacked! It was and is the best action movie I’ve ever seen. Great video man!
Great video bro... most social media folks know NOTHING about the film industry. Tony Jaa is a lot of things but failure is not one of them. Great vid.
I have nothing but total respect for Tony Jaa. Ong Bak is a movie you can watch over and over again. I wish nothing but happiness for him. Love your channel. Thank you for covering him.
Your videos provide such a refreshing perspective compared to the ones commonly riddled with fan boys, lazy reporting, or conspiracy theories. Ultimately, I feel like you're pulling back the veil of myth and rumor surrounding these martial artists, and exposing them as the human beings that they are. You're a great biographer. I grew up completely inspired by the martial artists featured in your videos, and hearing the behind the scenes stories about them makes me appreciate them even more. Thanks so much for making these videos. I enjoy watching every single one and can't wait to see what you make next.
I just wanted to second the motion. Goldenbell Training's (Prince's) videos are actually the best out there. By far. If I had to choose between a professionally made documentary about any particular martial artist or a video made by Goldenbell Training, I will watch Goldenbell Training's first. Every time.
I was 16 in high school when I saw Ong Bok. Everything in the movie is real, no strings attached no special effects. Then I saw The Protector and Tony Ja was my new favorite action star
Ong Bak 2 is insanely good. That fight against his masters of different martial arts is epic.
Huge fan of Ong bak, this was the movie that I’m sorry is my all time favorite
It's a real joy watching this legend do wathever he does.
Fame can be toxic, just because he is not the biggest name on the roster doesn't mean you have failed.
Thanks for debunking rumors and lies.
This made a lot of sense to me. I love Tony Jaa's action in Ong Bak, but the scenes that really stand out for me are Humlae's hysterical knife scene and his sacrifice. That was his movie.
I wish I could get my wife to sit down and point out all the comedy in Ong Bak.
The old lady in the village is cursing non-stop.
As for Humlae, even his name is supposed to be funny.
In Isan Thai it means "Black Dick" 🤣
@@GoldenbellTrainingWutt about Eco You-wize?
@@GoldenbellTraining😂😂😂😂
I remember right before Ong Bak came out, Tony Jaa was doing demonstrations to promote the movie. He was doing all sorts of crazy stunts. On my way home grabbed a newspaper and told my wife we were going to see that movie. And it was as good as I thought
Not every martial artist wants to be Bruce lee. We can appreciate what and how he did it. I think your perspective is right. Jaa has a good life being able to pick and choose his projects. And some people just want to enjoy life with their family and watch their children grow. Given the choice between Bruce and tony, I think Bruce did more for martial arts and the film industry as he was a pioneer but I think’ tony is leading a much more satisfying life.
Tony JAA took martial arts movies to a whole new level.
He was in a class all by himself.
Like Bruce Lee.😮
We missed Tony Jaa's prime. He didn't, that's great and all, but the ong bak trilogy had me excited for the next great martial arts global star. I had no idea he had fall out with his Thai label, which pretty much explains why the ong bak franchise ended. Those movies he made in Thailand weren't regulated like Hollywood, his stunts were real and dangerous. I didn't even know he became a monk, so this video is incredibly informative, although, I still think the world missed out on more of his authentic Muay Thai made in Thailand movies.
Tony Jaa did exactly what he needed to do. He became a legend immediately. I honestly don't care to see another Tony movie cause he gave us everything we needed in the Ong Bak series...
The worst thing regarding actor critique is that most people don't realize that they work off a script. I felt like even in his worst films Tony Jaa brings his best and earnest, and despite him being an barely-talking action-only character in his most productions, his characters never felt soulless or uncared for through acting.
Tony Jaa still inspires me. The man put Muay Thai on the map as an art and broke several stereotypes about the style. He either did motion cap for a NAMCO game called Urban Reign for the PS2, or he heavily influenced a character model. In that regard, he is the next Bruce Lee.
I remember the 1st time I watched 'The Protector'. I was so blown away by Tony's fighting skills that I rented the DVD again the next day. I'm glad you set the record straight for this talented fighter and actor.
Very good. A balanced and respectful examination. I learned much from it, and agree completely with your conclusions. Jaa's legacy has nothing to do with failure of any kind. Nor is it dependent on what he DIDN'T do or become. His art and his strength and talent in it are there, on film, for the world to see for as long as film exists. He is second to NO ONE. As good or better than any of the best...ever. He deserves his happiness in life and owes us...the world, nothing. Like you, I was impressed with the first fight scene I saw. That bar fight you point out. Knees, elbows, and upside down and backwards head kicks! Bravo Tony. We wish you well. And as long as you want to act, fight, and anything else, we'll be happy to watch. Thanks for the sympathetic and even handed presentation you featured in this video.
that was so well said "how can we really say he's a failure? Because he didnt reach some goal that other people set for him?" brilliant. He's a stunt man! And a damn good one.
Thanks for filling in the blanks on Tony Jaa's acting journey.
I had no idea Ong Bak is 2 decades old now.
Time flies...
Thanks for making me feel old!
*Hey, Goldenbell Training!* Thank you for documenting Tony! The opening scene of ‘The Protector’ absolutely blew my mind when it came out. I never thought anyone would hold a candle to Bruce L. (regardless of specific disciplines) but Tony has become my favorite fighter of all time. When I’m in Thailand, I take a 20 minute TukTuk ride off of Walking Street in Pattaya to this tiny little building where there are usually fights for money. It’s incredible how small these guys are for how much power and force they’re able to project. I can’t wait to watch this tonight! Thank you again, so very much!
He still making movies. Very humble guy.
I truly appreciate your attention to detail and the amount of research you put into your videos, Sir. Thank you.
Tony won and is winning at life, and that's what matters most!
The Last 3 minutes u explained the difference between Bruce lee and Tony Jaa are so true and awareness about handling fame and discipline is a true wisdom. Apart from Fame and popularity Tony Jaa is a complete man and Martial Artist.
Really appreciate this video. Keep sharing the truth about Martial arts and artists. Love Tony Jaa movies and for him to take a step away from the camera and film making and all the glitz, money, fame, and publicity to go somewhere and reflect so he can be a better man, family member, and Martial artist speaks volumes. He should be honored by his fans, respected by his critics, and awaited by those wanting to work with him in future films. To me, the story no one wants to hear are the most important ones. We could all take a lesson from that. Thank you for sharing this video.
Where was I? I was 14 in a small locally owned movie theater in Missouri, and completely blown away. Thank you for making this video
He's still the GOAT. No-one's come close to achieving even half of the awesomeness of Ong Bak yet
the fact that he introduced a fresh reboot to the action film genre, it was what we needed to grow out of the decades old kungfu movies.
I would put the raid up there with it. After it. But with it
His ong bak movie didn't feel boring even when u watch over and over again ❤. Now I'm going to watch again 😂.
I'm glad to hear this about him ❤ I thought all 3 Ong Bak movies were great and as spectacular as the fight scenes were my favorite part was the dance he did with his childhood sweetheart as he recovered from being so severely beaten. It beautifully expressed the courage of coming back from defeat and the power of love! Unexpected in that kind of movie and very welcome ❤❤❤
Jaa Punam. I like it 👍
I loved that part too! So wholesome and unexpected I agree in such a savage experience.
@@1683clifton That's one of the things lacking in modern stories. The power of the spiritual side of things. His own debilitating injuries were another opponent to overcome instead of giving up! He needed her courage as well as his own to defeat it! Here in the west we didn't know what Jaa has to offer in that regard. They want us to give up here.
And it was the best part of that movie imho.
Thanks for the reply.
And as always
I was entertained
The emotional and spiritual aspects is what makes a movie powerful. It also makes the part where the hero gets his revenge and avenges others even more inspiring. The old fashioned hero defeats the evil villain will never get old, it's in our genes and deep within our spirit. The warrior spirit. That is why we watch films like this, it puts us in touch with that sacred aspect of ourselves that we suppress and forget about. But it never goes away.
Jaa is rooted.
He don't want to be the next Bruce even therefore hes one of his rolemodels.
He keeps himselfe buissy and enjoys his good life.
He don't want to burn out to fast and to young.
I respect that. 🙏
Ong Bak was amazing! You certainly were not alone! I really thought Tony Jaa was going to be the next Jackie Chan or Jet Li. I love this video. Man, thank you so much for the update. I often think of Ong Bak. I love lots of martial arts films but Ong Bak left an impression. I agree with you, life is short and Tony Jaa isn't a failure. I admire that he is putting his family first.
I dont see how you couldve broke this tony jaa situation any better, fair, and well said. Great video 👍🏼
I love Jaa Phanom - thank you so much for this video! Even now I watch him and the amazement never gets old. He is definitely not a failure and I thank him for continuing to share his talent with us.
people be saying "people like Tony are a failure" when they idolize people trying to stay way too long inside the spotlight and end up miserable... this guy is happy, has enough money and enjoying life, what a legend!
Tony Ja in the movie THE PROTECTOR was amazing
Facts
Excellent video probably the best I've seen on Tony Jaa very insightful on your part. Great work.
Great Video! Love the bits about Bruce Lee and facts that people really didn't know about him. Tony Jaa played it smart, you get in, change the game, and get out. Probably the best way to keep your sanity.
Ong bak and tony jaa inspired me to take up K1 and Muay Thai. Certified brown belt a year an a bit later, Still a massive love for martial arts today. The man is a warrior in the true sense. Bigger respect cos its all him, no stunt double or wires. The guy us super human.❤️🙏💪💯🇬🇧
I was wondering about this for a while and you perfectly answered it. Thank you very much for making this video!!
Some food for thought: When Ong Bak came out most of us were blown away by Jaa. He came out of the box on fire, it was very intense. It is hard to keep raising the bar when the bar is already so high, I think that was definitely part of what went on.
Thanks for this video! I only started getting into martial arts movies in the oughts when Ong Bak and The Protector were getting a lot of well-deserved attention. I always assume that even fantastic martial arts talents from other countries have a hard time getting major parts in Hollywood because the US has its own system which is insular (and often biased, let's be honest.)
I feel like the martial arts renaissance really started making Hollywood blockbusters set aside these cameo action roles to feature foreign artists who may not have the "star power" or acting background to carry a US production, but whose abilities and talent really enhance any movie they're in. While it might be a niche hard to break out of, it gives US audiences a chance to get familiar with these terrific actors that those of us in the know have been following for many films!
This man had the moves. He put his own stamp on the martial arts film scene. The devastation and the flavor he brought was truly something to experience. The Southeast Asian styles had their star and it was Jaa. I saw Muay Boran, Silat, Bando quite often in those moves.
I actually saw The Protector as my first Tony Jaa movie, then I saw Ong Bak. I was equally impressed by his skills in both. I remember he was one of the biggest reasons Muay Thai became world popular and then Iko Uwais came along and did the same for Silat, especially with The Raid movies. The thing is, I don't think of either one of them as the next anyone. Bruce Lee was his own living legend and so is Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Donnie Yen, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, Jean Claude Vanne Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Michael Jai White, Chuck Norris, Sonny Chiba, Jason Stathem, etc., the list goes on. No one martial arts star can be replaced or have someone be the next them, nor should anyone try to be.
As a martial artist myself, I've never wanted to be the best ever or to be the next someone else. I've always endeavored from day one to be the best me that I can be. I started out in Judo, took a bad injury that transferred me to try Wing Chun with a bad teacher, then did Taekwondo and planned on sticking with it and teach it, then had a crippling injury that still causes me constant back and hip pain in both hips, then taking up Yang Taijiquan for the health benefits, not being able to do the deep stances, did Combat Hapkido for a while, wore out my back, and I was sure I would never be able to practice any martial art ever again so I created one of my own.
Sadly, there was no way I could've taught it despite my best efforts because no one is going to want to learn something that's unestablished by some guy whose aim is to teach disabled people and average Joes looking for self-defense lessons. Then I spent another year or so training myself to work my way back up to doing as much as I could manage to do and now I'm doing Krav Maga and am training specifically to teach it one day. My training has progressed pretty well so far considering I do still contend with the same constant pain and limitations that I've struggled with for almost nine years now and I'm currently 30 (fast approaching 31) and I'm working with and around my difficulties.
I do it because of my love for martial arts and how integral they are to who I am as a person. It's the one thing I still have in life that makes me feel like I'm doing something with my time on this earth, and I hope to never stop. I do it all not to please others or to be the greatest of all time, but to still pursue the goal of being the best version of myself that I can be. I'm my own person, my own martial artist, and my own story, just like anyone else who sets out to do something to the best of their abilities, be it martial arts or anything else.
Good stuff dude. I appreciate it, Tony Jaa is amazing Ong Bak was mind blow just another level ♥
They have completely different styles, but Tony Jaa is the only martial arts actor who moved like Bruce Lee. Absolute control and freakish level of athleticism. Every single limb, finger, and muscle exactly where he wants it to be.
Easily a GOAT contender and its a damn shame he doesnt get the love he deserves State side
I never looked at Tony Jaa as an actor, always as a martial artist first and foremost. I will always love his moves and enjoy watching his movies.
It was the same for me:
I first watched Ong Bak on my ship, the year it was released.
Was also verrrrrrrrry excited, when my ship traversed to Phuket, and Pattaya, during a lengthy nine month deployment.
I've strongly recommended any and all action film enthusiasts to watch that movie (especially because 95% of people that I talk to never heard of him).
11:01 The other videos say the same thing about Ong Bak 2 & 3, that they weren't good or whatever, but those two movies had the best choreography in martial arts movie history.... Hands down, 100%.
Thank you for making this clear! What an incredible talent he is! I saw Ong Bak my jaw dropped and my eyes fell out of my head! I couldn’t believe what I was doing and experiencing!
Really like the thoroughness of your videos. No bias, just straight facts. What's your opinion is clearly stated as your opinion and you cite your sources religiously.
I actually luv how you broke all this down and went in depth about Tony Jaa and him living his life now....its almost like Michea Jai White yeah he has been in big Hollywood films but also makes B rated films and lives his life in peace with his family and doesn't have to go as hard in his films and that is perfectly OK. Much luv and respect to you and your channel and I am actually glad there is someone that finally goes into detail about those type of things.
Tony has made some of the best martial arts movies ever! And I just appreciate what he’s done, and givin to the world
His impact in martial arts movies has been well felt. He did have the chops to become a big star but ultimately everybody started copying that kind of frenetic hard hitting style that those movies would do pretty well and it seemed like there was no place for Tony Jaa, even if he still carved out some successful movies for non-Thai productions.
Ong bak is hands down my absolute favorite martial arts films
When Tony Jaa kicked the street light out and I found out he really did it, thats when I became a huge fan of the guy! Hes a true badass
Respect for a humble man who ❤ elephants n Buddha 🎉🎉❤❤
I really appreciate this deep dive. I'm a huge fan of Tony Jaa and I talk about him every opportunity I get. I'm not going hate on somebody getting paid, I'm glad he's out working and showing off his skills the way he wants too.
it's good to hear some real stuff about Jaa and nice to know he's doing movies and doing well. I like seeing him in anything.
it was iconic and ground breaking, nothing was like it for awhile. It changed the whole genre. It was like when Bruce came out. Changed the game forever.
Amazing video my dude, very informative. I appreciate this.
Jaa will never be a failure. No marital artist will have the effect Bruce had on maritial arts movies. For me Jaa brought life into the genre. Onbak will always be a classic.
Excellent video and I'm glad you cleared things up about his career and his life. Much respect 🙏
I think jaa is going through the same thing that happens to every other Asian martial artist/actors. The roles are limited and they’re heavily stereotyped. Most only do a few films before sizzling out.
Jackie Chan can sing, dance, fight, and bilingual and the most he can do is be a partner in action film.
idk bro, he was amazing in The Foreigner
@ENCRYPTaBIT I agree...but I think you prove his point. Name 5 big films headlined by Chan and only chan.... ill wait
@@courtneybrown5296Not quite a fair challenge, as much of Jackie Chan’s entire career featured action and or comedic pairings with other actors whether it was a Hong Kong or U.S. made production. A singular starring character is more of a Western cinema thing.
I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this video!, I learned about Thai culture that I never imagined before and in the end it was a pretty level and mature take on the whole thing. Kudos for not pandering to the "controversies".
This is the 1st video I've watched by this chanel.
It's so nice to read TH-cam comments that are all so positive and respectful.
Well done prince, golden bell training is becoming more and more diverse (I like it when the channel addresses content from other martial artists and other types of information) and with information that gets better every day, and I must admit that I'm curious... 🤔 what's next video?(steven seagal lies about michael jai white)
That MJW vs Seagal video was actually supposed to come out last year BEFORE the "Steven Seagal is an absolute monster" video 🤣
I said I've been sitting on a lot of topics.
The next video is probably going to be a Beerdy response only because I have to make a bunch of videos in the next 3 weeks before we move.
I don't know how long it will take to get set up at the new place, but my plan is to get on my actual schedule of posting a new video on Saturdays, or I guess Friday for people in the US
@@GoldenbellTraining well I hope everything is ok...but I'm not so worried since I know the video will come out with quality (a pity it's a year late due to the topics and schedules)but in fact if there's Steven seagal already embarrassing himself it will be worth it,
I think you should thank beerdy, after all, while he keeps inventing lies and bizarre stories, the channel can always have content in case you run out of ideas,
(that video of him saying that producers and other members of the film set found joe lewis on the floor after Bruce punched him was ridiculous 😱😱😱) and beerdy seems to have a special hatred of bolo yeung (he is always the one who gets beat up by bruce )
I hope everything turns out alright Prince, I wish you and your wife good luck and energy
and I expect some pretty cool videos when everything is right
Love this channel, you always approach with a balanced perspective or give balance to the current slanted narrative. Keep up the great work.
Ong Bak was a revelation when He entered the game, I wasn't as hype on and wasn't as big on his style despite it ended up getting co-opted by a lot of other films, but there's always a place for him in martial arts films.
I never heard any of these things. In fact, I was recommended your video and when I read the title I said aloud, "What rumors??? What happened to Tony Jaa!?" I was pleasantly surprised, though, at the actual content of this video.
Very well put, and I totally agree, why criticize someone for actually wanting to have a life outside of the industry, these people are clickbaiting drama mongers, and it`s absolutely shameful imo.
Anyone who`s a fan of martial arts movies will remember jaa for his work, as we do with other legends such as "Thunderleg" Hwang Jang-lee, or even Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, although not as prolific, he made his mark and has showed a very distinct style, which is something I personally think is one of the marks of a true champion of martial arts movies.
I`ve never seen him as failing anything, he nailed his career and seems to be a great father and husband, what more does anyone want in life :)
Ong bak is my favorite martial arts movie of all time.
Jaa did more than most people even aspire to. I don’t know how they can say he failed. I wish I failed that hard. Looks rough to be an in shape actor who does movies with a bunch of celebrities, having a large plot of land with a lovely wife, two kids and pets. Bet he’s all broken up about it.
I remember seeing a few of his movies after Ong Bak 3 and it just wasn't the same energy as his Thai movies. I really wanted to just see him do more awesome, hard hitting Thai movies where they could do whatever they wanted. I never understood why people wanted to him to do Hollywood stuff. Maybe every once and a while, like Donnie Yen. But only after a few dozen amazing Thai movies that solidified him as an international superstar. Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Donnie Yen are legends because they focused on being the best in their own markets first. I wish Jaa would have done the same.
100% agree, You can see and feel the difference between Hong Kong and Hollywood Jackie Chan and I don't think Jaa gave himself enough time developing his "Hong Kong Jackie" profile before jumping over to hollywood.
Completely agree with that!
this is so deep. I never watch Ong Bak, also not a big martial art fan, but I'm grateful that I choose to click on this video
That last bit makes me think he did eventually come to understand what he was fighting for.
Great vid.
Nice review on Tony Jaa. He is fantastic especially in Ong Bak and Protector. His Ong Bak 2 was different, but impressive on the skill level of martial arts, storyline is a different story and Ong Bak 3 wasn't better than Ong Bak 2, but I still bought and own the video and digital of those movies. The info you brought up about the Thai production companies is very important and explains why we don't see him in Thai movies. His roles in non-Thai movies are all that I've been seeing in him and started noticing it awhile back. Tony still does some impressive work in other movies and I liked him with Donnie in the XXX movie. It's good seeing him showing his skill and speaking roles. Bruce is still pretty much up there at the top, but Donnie, Tony, Jackie have all done some impressive work in acting and martial art skill to have tightened Bruce's lead. But it's not who's at the top, but what they contribute to their art, their acting and audiences. Even with new actors, and directors, just give me one of these four artists in one of their older films and I'm happy watching their films at night with my bowl of popcorn. The new movies are new and noisy but they don't show the skill that the four shows in their films. They are still top stars in my book.
Thank you for this video. I like to learn my role models such as tony jaa outside of martial arts. and on why he makes the decisions he makes. I’ve watched those two other rise and fall of tony jaa. before this one when they came out and it made me kind of look at tony jaa as this selfish guy but another part of me says otherwise. Again thanks for clarifying 🔥
GREAT POST, AMAZING HONEST INFO ABOUT TONY JAA I THANK YOU SIR!!!
Tony Jaa single handedly revived my passion for martial arts films
Wow love this vid, learned a lot of stuff about tony jaa that i didnt know he had to deal with
Awesome! Thanks for watching 👊
Thanks a lot for making this video. I've been a huge fan of his since i was 5 and i just learned a lot and you made this video very respectfully and objectively.
Wow I'm so happy to hear he's doing good. I was getting scared that maybe he'd fallen off with a bad addiction or something. It's so easy for an industry like the film industry to break people. Glad he didn't let it get to him.
It's not the industry but specific people in it that break people on purpose. Tony Jaa is a success and should be (already is) a role model to others, in my opinion.
Great breakdown of Tony Jaa's cinematic career. I was one the people that believe that Jaa was the next Dragon & I/we never saw it.
Ong Bak is a masterpiece. All his roles are well played and the action sequences are absolutely amazing.
Also the Capoeira vs Muay-thai fight scene is the best martial arts movie scene I've ever seen in my life, fuckin cinematic perfection.
you gotta respect a person who can fight so expressive and explosional! His work ethic is mind boggling!
Thank you for caring enough to make this video ❤
that guys says "jackie chan can't do that" I think he forgotten that Jackie chan also started as a stunt double and is actually doing the stunts in his movies