Does Tony Jaa really know martial arts?

Does Tony Jaa really know martial arts?

Jaa studied martial arts at the local temple school and later under a scholarship at the Physical Education College in Khon Kaen, Thailand where he continued to study Muay Boran, Muay Thai, Wushu, Judo and Tae Kwando.

What happened to Tony Jaa?

Jaa continued to bring his magic to action movies in 2020, appearing in the sci-fi movie Jiu Jitsu alongside a big cast of martial artists and the video game movie Monster Hunter alongside Milla Jovovich.

What is Tony Jaa trained in?

Muay Thai Jaa began training in Muay Thai at the local temple from age 10 and at age 15 he requested to become a protégé of stuntman and action film director Panna Rittikrai. Panna had instructed Jaa to attend Maha Sarakham College of Physical Education in Maha Sarakham Province from which he graduated with a bachelor's degree.

Can Tony JAA real fight?

Although he cites training in Muay Thai and Taekwondo, there is no evidence that he ever fought competitively (or for real).

What is Tony Jaa famous for?

Jaa, the Thai martial artist who achieved international fame with 2003's Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior, has a small role in Xander Cage, playing one of an elite team of bad guys who steal the movie's MacGuffin.

How did Tony Jaa break out in Muay Thai?

• This led to Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior in 2003, Jaa's break-out role as a leading man. Jaa did all the stunts without mechanical assistance or computer-generated effects and it showcased his style of extreme acrobatics and speedy, dance-like moves. Injuries suffered in the filming included a ligament injury and a sprained ankle.

What was Tony Jaa's name in the bodyguard?

• Year Title Role Notes 2004 The Bodyguard Himself Cameo 2005 Tom-Yum-Goong Kham 2007 The Bodyguard 2 Himself Cameo 2008 Ong Bak 2 Tien Action choreographer, director and stunt ... ...

What kind of language does Tony Jaa speak?

• He is capable of speaking Kuy, Thai and Cambodian. In his youth, Jaa watched films by Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li at temple fairs, which was his inspiration to learn martial arts.

Who is Tony Jaa and what is his real name?

• Tatchakorn Yeerum ( Thai: ทัชชกร ยีรัมย์; RTGS: Thatchakon Yiram; pronounced [tʰát.t͡ɕʰā.kɔ̄ːn jīː.rām]; formerly Phanom Yeerum ( Thai: พนม ยีรัมย์; [pʰā.nōm jīː.rām] ); born 5 February 1976), better known internationally as Tony Jaa and in Thailand as Jaa Phanom ( Thai: จา พนม; RTGS: Cha Phanom; [t͡ɕāː pʰā.nōm] ),...