Arts Quotes by Tony Jaa

I'm inspired by my master's movie 'Kerd ma lui,' Bruce Lee's 'Fists of Fury,' and Jackie Chan's 'Police Story.'

— Tony Jaa

I think making a movie is like drawing or creating an art piece. The artwork reflects part of your personality, but not all.

— Tony Jaa

I practice martial arts not to win over other people but to win over my own heart.

— Tony Jaa

After doing a bunch of movies as a stuntman, I realized that being a stuntman, you are in the shadow of the actor, and…

— Tony Jaa

I have been a big fan of the 'Fast and the Furious' franchise. The films are fast-paced, fun and keep the audience involved. There…

— Tony Jaa

I watch mostly every martial arts movie... I really like movies that aren't just martial arts. I like movies that have spiritual meaning behind…

— Tony Jaa

My happiness is being able to present my talents for people to see, and I feel like I'm an ambassador of Thai history and…

— Tony Jaa

Bruce Lee's fast pace, Jet Li's pretty style and Jet Li's acrobatics combine with Muay Thai for my own style.

— Tony Jaa

I don't really want to be compared to Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan, but I really feel honored and really proud that people actually…

— Tony Jaa

As a director, I think it is important to keep a space between yourself and your film. It's like you are in the movie,…

— Tony Jaa

I had the opportunity to go cast for a Hollywood film that was filming in Thailand called 'Mortal Kombat 2.' Out of 100 people,…

— Tony Jaa

I love every type of martial arts, but with Muay Thai in general, I want to see it being brought to the public more.…

— Tony Jaa