If you've watched the behind-the-scenes for Cradle 2 the Grave, when they were interviewing Jet Li for a brief moment of rest on the set (the cage scene w/ pit fighters)... Jet Li admits to more-than-likely getting his ass wooped by the pit fighters, should they actually go at it.

That can say something about his credibility as an actual fighter... but as an on-screen martial artists, it's pure beauty.

Jackie Chan's fighting is a lil' sloppier nowadays as compared to his younger years, but he has more than compensated by polishing his acting skills & increasing his stunt-difficulty.

Overall, I'm going to go with Jet Li. If Bruce Lee was assisted with the same bank & production budget that Jet Li has, he'd more than easily take it as the "best", he already has it as far as actual fighting skills & fitness is concerned.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by chipmunk stew:
I would add Tony Jaa's name to the famed trio listed in this topic. His Muay Thai looks fierce and bone-crushing, and he will be the next MA superstar (if he doesn't kill himself first).[/QUOTE]Agreed. He's a beast with his fitness routine also, and has been featured in fitness mags (ex. Muscle & Fitness).

I would have to say......

For screen and off screen BRUCE LEE no doubt.
Jet Li has a Hong Kong hollywood movie style...but in real fight I think he s toast.
As for Jackie,he s a JOKER,(originally a stunt man)good funny movies.

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