How to Fight Like Jet Li

Jet Li's strength, speed and razor sharp style form the basis of the martial arts star's fighting prowess. Through years of traditional training and an adaptive intelligence that brings power to his fighting, Li has moved to the forefront of the martial arts world. Here's how you can learn to be like Li.

Instructions

1. Learn wushu. Wushu is the traditional Chinese martial art and national sport that places heavy emphasis on athleticism and form. Jet Li has trained in wushu since he was 8 and attacked the sport with a rigor and discipline that earned him multiple consecutive awards in the sport.

2. Get weapons training. Watching any one of Jet Li's movies will show you Jet's skill with using weapons. Li is a champion of the broad sword and an expert with the saber, sword, spear, ax, cudgel and many other weapons.

3. Remain open to many styles. Jet Li has been training in martial arts for almost 30 years. He has observed literally thousands of different techniques and actively practiced dozens. This martial arts master traveled around the world, learning new styles and disciplines. Li's curiosity and intensity made him the kind of fighter he is today.

4. Apply the principle of kung fu. Kung fu is a popular style of martial arts and a general Chinese principle that refers to an intensity of devotion that a practitioner applies to a craft or activity. Even the most devoted marital artists marvel at Jet Li's level of kung fu. Li himself considers himself first and foremost a martial arts professional. To fight like the Chinese superstar, apply this same kind of kung fu to your training.

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