Making a living Quotes by Iko Uwais

I really hate the movies that you can see the stunt double.

— Iko Uwais

Silat is nothing new to my family, it's been there for generations.

— Iko Uwais

Silat is not just block and punch; it has a specific rhythm to it, a dynamic to it.

— Iko Uwais

I'm afraid to be considered an actor.

— Iko Uwais

I wanted to be a footballer and didn't go to martial arts practice. My uncle, who was one of the pencak silat teachers, came…

— Iko Uwais

I didn't grow up with 'Star Wars,' but I knew it was a big franchise from America.

— Iko Uwais

Many fatal blows are trained in silat.

— Iko Uwais

I'm just grateful that I have a chance to introduce traditional Indonesian martial arts to a worldwide audience.

— Iko Uwais

Every movie is different, so it's tough to make different moves that are not monotonous or repetitive.

— Iko Uwais

I have a hell of amount of respect for Tony Jaa, and I've been a fan of his for a long time.

— Iko Uwais

Getting calls from Hollywood has been quite surreal to be honest.

— Iko Uwais

An actor has to be able to play many kinds of roles; I can only play a fighter.

— Iko Uwais