All this talk of Tony Jaa just being all flash and not being able to fight his way out of a paper bag in the real thing...
Well, simply because he's not gone the MMA route does not what so ever mean he could not be a champion or atleast a strong contender in his weight division or what ever. People choose a path for their own resons.
Quite honestly this debate is a bit meaningless since he's never gone the professional fighter route. And you know what they say about opnions...
But you know who and what he really reminded me of when I saw the video?
Bruce Lee and his Jeet Kune Do. Bruce Lee inspired many martial arts movies since his untimely death. And Both, Bruce Lee and Jeet Kune Do have inspired many in MMA. Furthermore, Jeet Kune Do is practiced at least in some shape and form by many people who fight for a living in life or death situations in real combat.
Bruce Lee was a street fighter in his youth, and that is well documented. Bruce Lee, it is documented, was challenged numerous times because people thought just like some of you folks here - that he was all flash and no substance. And he of course proved his critics wrong.
But all you have here are your opinions...
Check this out:
The quality could be better, but you get the idea...
bruce lee ( jeet kune do ) vs tony jaa ( muay thai )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjMuh9u61ps
I couldn't tell you if Tony Jaii could kick so and so's butt. But he sure does look very impressive.
