Martial Arts Movies That Made Us Fans: A Journey Through the Most Iconic Decades!
- Justin Lee Ford
- Apr 4
- 7 min read
Updated: Apr 9

Martial arts movies have always been more than just films—they’re a window into cultures, philosophies, and fighting styles. Whether it’s the rapid-fire punches of Bruce Lee or the gravity-defying stunts of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, these films have captured the imagination of audiences for decades.
But how did we get from the early days of kung fu flicks to the global blockbuster martial arts hits of today?