Okay @Meat Grinder, I see your two threads, and raise you one. 
The movies from this genre I have most enjoyed are the Ip Man series.
So many amazing scenes. Although the fight scenes are obviously choreographed, they are impressive.
They are based on the exploits of the very real Ip Man, who was Bruce Lee's teacher.
He was born into a wealthy Chinese family. Started learning Wing Chun when he was 12.
The films span much of his life, including the brutal Japanese occupation of China during WW2.
Wing Chun is a form of Kung Fu. It is said that the style was originally developed for women,
starting with a father who taught his daughter the style so she could defend herself from the
amorous advances of a local warlord. The style appears almost relaxed.
The part of Ip Man is admirably played by Donnie Yen, one of Hong Kong's top action stars.
I really like the character of Ip Man as he is portrayed in the films. He is always quiet, kind,
polite and respectful. Never egotistic or boastful, despite being skillful. A true gentleman.
Here is a real photograph of Ip Man with his student, the famous Bruce Lee.
In this scene, an arrogant and aggressive northern Chinese master has just challenged and beaten several masters in the city,
and barges into Ip Man's home to challenge him too. He says Wing Chun style is a style for little girls and then attacks.
The movies from this genre I have most enjoyed are the Ip Man series.
So many amazing scenes. Although the fight scenes are obviously choreographed, they are impressive.
They are based on the exploits of the very real Ip Man, who was Bruce Lee's teacher.
He was born into a wealthy Chinese family. Started learning Wing Chun when he was 12.
The films span much of his life, including the brutal Japanese occupation of China during WW2.
Wing Chun is a form of Kung Fu. It is said that the style was originally developed for women,
starting with a father who taught his daughter the style so she could defend herself from the
amorous advances of a local warlord. The style appears almost relaxed.
The part of Ip Man is admirably played by Donnie Yen, one of Hong Kong's top action stars.
I really like the character of Ip Man as he is portrayed in the films. He is always quiet, kind,
polite and respectful. Never egotistic or boastful, despite being skillful. A true gentleman.
Here is a real photograph of Ip Man with his student, the famous Bruce Lee.
In this scene, an arrogant and aggressive northern Chinese master has just challenged and beaten several masters in the city,
and barges into Ip Man's home to challenge him too. He says Wing Chun style is a style for little girls and then attacks.
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