Top 10 Thrilling Martial Arts Training Films to Watch Now

Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

2011 • 99 min • Budget $3M

Drama, Action

Four fighters, each with a distinct background, unite for training under a former MMA star. Their shared journey culminates in a final confrontation against each other and a betrayer within their group.

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Ranma ½

2011 • 95 min

Action, Comedy, Fantasy

Akane is the youngest of three daughters of Soun Tendo, who runs a martial arts dojo. Akane wants to continue her father's dojo. She is betrothed to Ranma, the son of her father’s friend Genma. Their relationship is complicated by…

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The Karate Kid

1984 • 127 min • Budget $8M • Box office $130M

Action, Adventure, Drama

Young Daniel lives in Los Angeles with his mother Lucille and befriends a new person named Ali. His life changes when he's relentlessly bullied by a group of high school students led by Johnny – Ali's ex-boyfriend and a devoted…

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The Karate Kid Part III

1989 • 112 min • Budget $12M • Box office $38M

Action, Family, Drama

When his karate school unexpectedly closes, former instructor John Kreese is consumed by despair. He joins forces with shrewd businessman Terry Silver and another martial artist to plot revenge against Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi. Their continued success is a…

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Sidekicks

1992 • 101 min • Budget $7M • Box office $17M

Action, Adventure, Drama

A lonely boy, often ignored by his classmates, finds comfort in martial arts movies. He develops a strong connection with a heroic character in one film, imagining the warrior as a true friend he can confide in. He begins to…

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The Last Dragon

1985 • 108 min • Budget $10M • Box office $25M

Action, Adventure, Music

This action-adventure film follows a young man's search for a legendary "master," said to possess the secret to achieving the highest level of martial arts – the "glow." His difficult journey involves overcoming many trials that test his strength and…

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The King of the Kickboxers

1990 • 99 min

Action, Crime, Thriller

A determined New York police officer named Jake goes undercover in Thailand. He infiltrates the dangerous world of underground martial-arts filmmaking by posing as an actor. As he becomes deeply involved, Jake faces difficult choices and questions his own values.…

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Five Shaolin Masters

1974 • 110 min

Action, Drama

Following the destruction of the Shaolin Temple, Hu Te and other martial artists escape and establish a hidden way to communicate with and find other patriots ready to fight against the Qing dynasty for freedom to the south. They also…

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The Master

1980 • 92 min

Action

A talented martial artist's career is threatened by a serious accident. He finds renewed purpose teaching his skills to an orphan at a local shelter. The film is about overcoming hardship and discovering meaning by helping others. As mentor and…

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Karate Kid: Legends

2025 • 94 min • Budget $45M • Box office $117M

Action, Adventure, Drama

Following a family tragedy, gifted kung fu student Li Fong moves from Beijing to New York City with his mother. He gets involved in a karate competition when a friend asks for his assistance, but his existing skills aren't enough.…

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