What Happened To Tony Jaa Is Beyond Heartbreaking

[@BenJ-l5s]

I've met Tony personally in 2018 and spent an afternoon with him in Thailand. He was one of the humblest most spiritual man I've met. He cares deeply about his art. He is not a person to sell his soul to Hollywood.

[@TheReal-pw9tk]

Lies

[@toneydefreitas5630]

I envy you my friend 😂

[@FireLordTrillReviews]

​@@TheReal-pw9tkNo lies

[@SenpaiSmith]

Lee ass botty bot

[@deemedlight3647]

Did he actually tell you he wont sell his soul like he knows that's a thing in Hollywood im curious 🤔? Please KZbin don't delete my comments 🥺.

[@galenmode]

he made 2 of the best action movies of all time and now is living his best life with a beautiful family, nothing heartbreaking about it…

[@bobgoodi-jd4dx]

Basically if hes back in Thailand hes even more lucky than people think...5555

[@rakshaansoogrim6566]

Well said. Most actors with money these days are mired in controversy. From hanging with Diddy to Getting ordinary folk to fork out money for their own benefit. All those morals portrayed by them in their movies are never expressed in their lives. So for Tony Jaa. Its all a win.

[@SilvesterBlack-j8x]

Agreed, he made his impact and left us with amazing movies. He has earned his peace infinityfold so let him be.

[@WR3ND]

It's terribly presumptions to assume someone is living their best life, even if it seems good.

[@GunnCarter91]

2 Movies no he made dozens of amazing movies you obviously don't know Tony's filmography

[@SnapperTurtle]

That's simple he distanced himself from the septic evil of Hollywood

[@MikeAriano-gt3yz]

Only true comment on here

[@DespaceMan]

Can't agree more, hollywood is toxic just ask former actors that left or got ban because they weren't into that evil cult behavior.

[@katr2771]

He discovered his true self. He no longer needs to imitate his idols. This is a significant moment of self-realization.

[@Johns.Insight]

There’s nothing heartbreaking about choosing family over fake Hollywood..

[@DespaceMan]

You mean WOKE Hollywood

[@virtaflex]

@@DespaceMan You mean Hollywoke

[@abcD0000-1]

😂​@@virtaflex

[@marcotix4]

It’s actually quite honorable! Not many who make the right choice in that area.

[@Johns.Insight]

@ 💯

[@Imru_gamer]

I don't care what some certain people say about Tony Jaa, he is one of the best of all time as a martial artist and actor.

[@Dragonflyjones67]

Tony Jaa is the main reason why i have a high interest in Thai martial arts in general.

[@Yuwaethomas617]

You ain't lying. His explosive style with that speed is crazy

[@PHATT_TV]

It’s why I started training Muay Thai years ago, because Tony Jaa

[@outercast9532]

It's kun Khmer.

[@taitran-nk1tk]

I don’t think people understand how fast, fluid and difficult his moves are. I love watching him perform. His athleticism is outstanding!

[@yaxel38]

Ong Bak and The Protector are masterpieces 🔥💪

[@outercast9532]

It's was terrible.

[@BrandonDiaz-e9n]

@@outercast9532ong bak 1 you can get away with but two and three??? You’re tripping for real.

[@TheVampireAzriel]

The Thai version of the Protector, Tom Yum Goong was better. Grittier. Ong Bak was an action masterpiece.

[@deborahblake9185]

Also.. watch the raid... 2 cops (Tony included) vs a building of gangsters. Clear destroy and arrest those they don't make and kill ..

[@yaxel38]

@deborahblake9185 The Raid is better than Ong Bak and The Protector for sure but it's not Tony Ja my friend is Iko Uawis

[@zzymirichmond4990]

Ong bak is one of the most greatest epic martial art movie ever made.Amazing stunts, spectacular fighting scenes.Brillant acting.Salute to you Master Tony Jaa! ❤❤❤

[@thandizulu415]

I like 2 where he's a pirate

[@kimbelsimpson7535]

I know in OngBak Tony made Jackie look clumsy.

[@kalords5967]

​@kimbelsimpson7535 It's like saying the graphics of today's video games make the ones in the 80s like ugly 😂😂😂

[@titotito6057]

​@kimbelsimpson7535 you're kidding right!

[@kimbelsimpson7535]

​@@titotito6057No, I'm not.

[@3dxspx703]

Ong bak. A fine classic. Tony Jaa will is and will always be a legend.

[@kalandarism]

He is a pure soul. Nothing is heartbreaking what he is going through now is not any tragedy, he moved himself from the shady entertainment industry and having a peaceful life

[@sebastienhahn_tk5171]

When Boyka says you're the best, it means you are the best!

[@sinastir7688]

When he jumped up and kicked a street light I was thoroughly impressed.

[@mekkimaru2365]

Street light won't fight back

[@sinastir7688]

@mekkimaru2365 what the hell are you talking about lol? He kicks people too. It's choreography.

[@gaviny-w3569]

U miss the part, as u get older, your spirit, body, energy changes as well! Joys of life 😊😊😊😊

[@zeldaxninja3214]

Tony Jaa the reason why i wanna learn muay thai

[@amiraimathias5062]

Same here

[@emptyemptiness8372]

Tony trained Muay Boran ( khmer boxing) not Muay Thai ( Thai)

[@amiraimathias5062]

@@emptyemptiness8372 what's the difference?

[@NicholasGreen-b6e]

​@@emptyemptiness8372 He learned both Both Muay Thai And Muay Boran Are 2 umbrella terms And both Styles r made up Of 11 different styles

[@NicholasGreen-b6e]

​@@amiraimathias5062 They r 2 different Umbrella terns not styles Muay Thai is 11 different individual styles Muay Matt is the style buskow uses The one tong po uses in the film kickboxer The other style is muay femur Sanchei uses that style It's more like the phillyshell style Floyd mayweather used I can't remember the other muay Thai styles But traditionally u learned them all And put them together To make your own style They have t taught it like that 4 a long time Instead they promote Clinching in muay Thai Which is why sanchei Left Thailand 🇹🇭 Because they were nit showing real muay Thai

[@demsouano4893]

the first time i saw ong bak. i was like oh my god this guy is so good. his kicks are one of the best i saw

[@gsin311]

Yea but he lost it somewhere down the way and way too quickly as well. Look at scott adkins, Jackie chan and even Donnie yen, their kicks and style is still crisp to this day. The whole going crazy on the movie set, running away and becoming a monk for sometime slowed him down. He just looks sluggish and the impact doesn't feel the same

[@garrysaunders4457]

So right "ONG BAK" hit me like a huge wave...incredible athleticism...bone crushing...hyper real

[@NotLookingForLikes]

We cannot speak for Tony Jaa. Maybe he is happy 😊 right now

[@avalineriley6809]

He is, he's got an amazing family and moved back to Thailand.

[@jandro8370]

When I saw Ong Bak it blew my mind. I became a super fan of martial arts movies. Jaa's moves were so incredible.

[@faideela3236]

I too have met TJ in 2022. As far as i know he acts like a humble citizen. Who you wouldnt think is a celebrity.

[@WakingLight]

The ends of physical mastery has always been and will always be, mastery of spirit. Stepping away from the avaricious chaos of Hollywood was likely a step towards that which really matters in this world. 🌱

[@phiaklangtangjang5250]

You cannot control someone's life like that especially when the person is someone like Tony Jaa, whose stardom was inevitable, he had to go beyond Thailand, such talents are born once in a while

[@Boombaptreetz]

Couldn't of said it better myself 🎯💯

[@remorajkumar4101]

Ong bak is one of the legendary movie made history on martial arts fans.

[@smoke42088]

respect for sylvester stallone bringing him in to expendables 4 he a top action star in any martial arts fans eyes for sure

[@gumaryae]

Fast n furious too

[@Chitownbrotha30]

I was wondering about that, especially since Jet don't do movies like that anymore

[@recarunu868]

"Life is more than living up to someone else's expectations" ❤

[@davidhardin7140]

To me Tony Jaa is and always was a Legend, very inspiring.

[@khanofkhans6546]

Ong bak 1 got me into muay thai. It came out in 2003, i didny see it till 2005 or 2006 when i was 20. Im now 39 and have been training ever since consistently between muay thai/kickboxing and boxing and bjj. Tony was one of the best of the best in martial arts movies and stunts and only had a fraction of the movies the the other greats like jackie chan, jet li, sammo hung, etc. Thats how you know how skilled he was. There is no "downfall" either. Hes living just great in thailand with his family.

[@steve-o3169]

Tony Jaa is the most extraordinary martial artists I've ever seen. The way he moved was almost supernatural.

[@byl15]

Tony is an absolute legend.

[@azonnoza]

True. Ong Bak was a turning point in martial arts films, everyone wanted to step their game up after that. Seeing him first perform those stunts and the grittiness and brutality of it is similar to seeing the CGI in LOTR for the first time, it was spectacular.

[@michaelparker8928]

Tony Jaa is already a legend of the action industry I wish him and his family nothing but the best

[@89NikhilS]

just because hes not in woke hollywood doesnt mean he is living a sad life, he lives better than alot of hollywood celebs, hes not controlled by the elites

[@samstooshinoff370]

Tony just decided on a new path in life, what's wrong with that? Be happy for him

[@samstooshinoff370]

Tony Jaa, did what was right for him, he wanted to show what his art was about, you can't have someone controlling what you want to capture your full potential on film, Bruce Lee had full control of the makings of his movies, what is different about Tony Jaa, the movie industry he was involved with shattered his spirit, you can't change the outcome of one masters art, Tony did the right thing, good things will come to you.

[@DavidLee-iu7nd]

I really enjoyed Tony's work his fight scenes are amazing

[@mauriciolee7349]

Thank Wise wind for your PROFOUND opinion in this video about Tony Jaa's movie career. Some of your statements resonate deeply with me. The first is "For Bruce Lee, the important thing is his characters knows WHY he is FIGHTING". The second is "Sometimes, life is more than stardom. Success is more than living up to someone else's expectations.... So is It a DIFFERENT kind of Success?"

[@JamieEssex-r5t]

Every artist must follow his path and be thankful for the journey

[@marcosjimenez5315]

He´s a grown man now. He was young and worked hard to gain a place in the industry. He got it, meditated and probably decided to settle down and play smart. He probably realized what was important, his family and peace. I respect the man for what he achieved.

[@kieragard]

Seriously, you think Bruce Lee is just actor? The man was known for winning Street fights and had a degree in philosophy.

[@scottthorpe1557]

Wrong Bruce Lee was a Thug, a Hood, a bully or whatever you want to call it. He wasn't known for winning street fights, he was known for getting into them and participating in street fights. It's also fact that the only reason Bruce Lee learnt martial arts in the first place is, because he wanted to beat up other people. Hence why he went to Ip Man to learn martial arts in the first place. I wish you people would worship him for the man he was, not the myth all of you created.

[@sniper001353]

He did the right thing,peace in your life is worth more than gold or fame👍👊

[@n.m.2489]

Hard working, show to the world what and who you are, then pull back and live life in peace. I say...a very smart man who knows when to hold and when to fold. People've got to realize that every journey has its ending. Humble people always have spiritual side that no one comprehend but always draw conclusion when the story is not what they expected to be. Be content for what's in front of you and live life to the fullest and at the end, faith, hope, and love. Love is the most important thing in life.

[@empyreangames1325]

I am still waiting for the heartbreaking thing that happened to Tony Jaa.

[@benson5478]

Diddy probably tried to get him to do stunts at one of his parties and Tony Jaa was like “That’s it, I’m done with hollywood”

[@biangkerokz]

Jaa is brilliant and gifted... Never forget ong bak! Best fighting movie! I sympathize with his story...

[@randomcurrypuff6237]

Tony Jaa literally bought a whole apartment building to himself and made it like a secret safe house in spy movies. Like it’s an old building with peeling paint, no one would have guessed it’s his house. He got rid of the walls and made it a gym/living space/shrines and whatnot. He collects all the stuff he got from filming abroad. Bro is living his best life. He does backflips and moonwalks in his house. He is actually a pretty silly guy. He said the reason he bought that old apartment building was because it’s by the lake and he loves the view.

[@reymago23]

I always loved his movies, he seems like a very humble guy, bless him

[@The_Ronin1]

Incredible fighter on film. Loved all his movies. He really did some amazing martial arts.

[@chasingsunset9801]

I was a kid when I first watch ong bak,he was my action movie hero...glad he's still sane after all that fame...

[@ricg3010]

I met him in China, nice guy, very humble

[@PeacenMind-v8p]

Either way I want to say thank you to Tony Jaa. Your movies was so great and I respect you so much

[@angelesblancosincofficial4756]

Enjoy your young version because when you get old everything change.

[@TheVampireAzriel]

Tony Jaa never wanted to be the next Bruce Lee, he wanted to be the first Tony Jaa.

[@bronzetiger6360]

Jaa has two Great Martial Arts films, three if you count the underrated Ong Bak 2, he also had a lot of " mids" in Protector 2, Skin Trade, Paradox, and the Sci Fi " Jujitsu ". Xander, Monster Hunter and Fast/Furious, were big budget Hollywood films and he also did a pretty good Chinese action film too. The only film he did that I thought was Bad was Ong Bak 3. Dude's had a pretty Good career for a martial arts action star.

[@Peein555]

The Protector 2 was silly having Rza as the main antagonist . Of course he’s Mr. Man with the Iron Fists but he wasn’t a formidable match in Protector 2.

[@bronzetiger6360]

@Peein555 Marisse Crump was a very skilled antagonist, RZA? Notsomuch🙏

[@has_7706]

He’s one of the best martial art actors beside Donnie Yen & Iko Uwais.Always awaiting his new movie.

[@mayligthao1140]

Love Tony Jaa! I remember watching Ong Bak on repeat!!! So good.

[@2012JRB]

I wish he would of made it bigger I loved his movies he was so good, and i'm sure he still is we just don't get to see it much anymore.

[@adambyrd3324]

I wish they just let him be the Tony Jaa we all love and respect as one of the greatest martial artist ever

[@danielfong4768]

Tony Jaa not up to the whole world expectation but he is already very successful in his own life.

[@haroldsandiego9975]

Tony Jaa is the only martial artist who can kick the highest.

[@Thebigboss1971]

I wish I will have the super human martial arts skills of young tony jaa

[@NicholasGreen-b6e]

You can get those skills Don't let anything stop u

[@hendrixtarantado2114]

Grew up watching ong bak.. it was just something new and different from the usual kung fu martial arts movies. That knee and elbow to the head was always dope. I remember seeing that scene where he kicked that street light 😮 😳🤯

[@TheWa997]

I mean Ja is still a legend even when he appeared in The Expendables 4 it was still the same Tony Jaa to me from all those films. So I don't know what people are talking about Tony Jaa will always be the legend!

[@munnakarthiko1]

Prayers to you and your family's health and wellness. #TonyJaa. 🪷

[@AbdulazizKarimov-ik7fi]

After protector and ong back I simply started calling him Thailand's Bruce Lee. Wish him only the best!!! Go ahead shoot the moon Tony!

[@talking_tech_with_Steven]

I will watch any movie Tony makes even, if it is all subtitles. Tony's moves are that good. I don't blame him for the bad scripts in movies he has been in. All the men in Thailand seem to spend some time in the temple learning to be a monk so don't hold that against him. I lived in Bangkok in 1986 & 87 working for Seagate. Thai people are very nice and helpful to foreigners . I will go visit again once we retire.

[@jasonchavez8706]

The stair case scene is the best unedited scene in cinema

[@ZalMoxis]

Tony Jaa, more power to you sir..... 💪 isn't it typical mafia with their stand over tactics to destroy someone who won't yield.... the imbedded 'management' or 'promoter' or 'director' , etc...

[@valerd7062]

I only liked one of his movies. He has enormous talent. It's a shame that martial arts movies aren't that big in America (main strean). idk why, but superhero movies are still in. I can't wait for that to phase out.

[@Eric-qk1fr]

That's is heartbreaking but doesn't surprise me.

[@lblalock11]

This is SO SAD!!! I LOVE Tony!!!

[@NorseBlade]

What would be heartbreaking is if he lost himself in the mess of fame and Hollywood. All I see here is a success story of a man who kept his head and held onto his roots through the trials and tribulations of stardom. If he chose to step away from that at any point it wouldn't be sad. It would be a life choice that I'd have to respect whether I want to see him on the screen again or not.

[@khanofkhans6546]

One thing I will say is ong bak 2 and 3 were sadly not up to par compared to the first but they were still worth watching and his skills were still top notch. Ong Bak was a very hard movie to top but the protector was very good. That one had the same feel as Ong Bak. Absolutely savage. The few later movies he did like monster hunter I believe it was called, was not great but it also wasn't his movie to star in. Even with his relatively small body of work, he still gets praised as one of the best martial arts actors ever.

[@jackhuynh2489]

Bruce Lee is not just a movie star as you say. You don’t even notice what’s real talent. There’s a reason why Tony and many idolize Bruce Lee. I’ll just leave to that

[@TheTole-l5c]

Tony is awesome. How is this heartbreaking? We all have challenges.

[@HaydenRemy]

@ the end of the day , only Tony know wats best for Tony ❤

[@MichaelTatum-k7w]

Can't wait for his return! Loved chocolat in his dedication ❤❤

[@KonstantinosMexis]

I was in Thailand 2018 when the guy performed I'm Bangkok . as we know thais having a secret train style brutal most of the times ...you need many year's observing and trying to understand the unique thai style . It took me more than 15 straight year's to get close in to thai culture. !

[@CWhite-ks5vn]

One of the best

[@romanjaskowiak295]

This martial artist blow my mind with he's abilities what always I thought are tricks he done it in reality all he's movies are beyond imaginations he's fights skills are wonderfully mixed with other stiles trully contemprary worrier sometimes I had thoughts that he have no gravitation problems ,he's unbeliveble magical skills that we only can dream of hugely talented ,no doubts no questions about heroe of martial arts in movie

[@allany27]

You went around in circles and never said what happened to him for that you get a big thumbs down

[@sola4393]

I was looking if anyone notice. What so heartbreaking about this, this video is a click bait.

[@FightsGamesMaryjane]

ONG BAK was just on another level when i first saw it. Love Tony Jaa.

[@JeffCarvajal]

He looks exactly like Quick- Kick from G.I. Joe he should play that role in another G.I. Joe movie!!!

[@carlosmortiz8354]

¡¡OOOHHHHH, EXCELLENT CALL, GOOD EYE!!! GOD BLESS

[@DerrickBarrows]

BRO! Great idea!! I remember saving upc from gi Joe packaging to get him and jinx mailed to me!! He would be perfect for the part

[@JeffCarvajal]

@@carlosmortiz8354 thank you

[@JeffCarvajal]

@@DerrickBarrows thank you

[@vladminabouzeidi6776]

Its very sad to see a guy like tony wo 19:32 uld be disappeared. He is young ..i really enjoy watching him fight.he was just incredible fighter.may god bless him

[@rk_bullet]

He became victim of his own talent. Tom Yoom Goong was the pinnacle of the hardcore fighting stunts, whoever watched it couldn't satisfy with anything else. Tony or anyone couldn't surpass the bar set by Tom Yoong Goong.

[@naldy888ace8]

I hope Scott Adkins and Tony Jaa working together again in new action movie we want to see him together. and also Scott make a 3rd Intallment of Ninja 3 we want to see the sequel.

[@chrisk8z]

i remembered watching ongbak1 randomly one night after work & after the very first power kick, we were just hooked all night swearing haha

[@silafuyang8675]

Even if he did only "Ong Bak", he would still be one of the greatest. Hollywood is evil and destructive. Better away from that.

[@oliveraucoc2146]

We all go through changes in life… hopefully Tony will use this life process as stepping stones to higher places, that meet his needs first. When it comes to movie companies, you eventually lose what and who you continually abuse.

[@princesorlo6366]

i so respect elephants because of mr. tony jarr, i hope he leaves hollywood, prefer his humble looks, great to know he started his family now. dont need hollywood to proof, he IS an international superstar.

[@chadbrick67]

I could not believe what I was seeing on screen in his films. Absolutely incredible

[@markfishman6495]

tony is amazing.

[@konglee7284]

It's just sad that his Career in movies is over...

[@gozu9455]

i remember watching this as a kid and was in awe. it was super huge in thailand in its peak

[@williamwoo866]

Stunt or not he was very skilled. Like all martial artist time is not your friend. I practice Wing Chun and what I was when younger is not what I am today. Enjoy while your body allows you to perform. Then you die

[@John-dd8kh]

And in Christ's salvation you are born again a new creation

[@shaunlake8016]

I think the idea of letting him speak while in character is huge. Honestly that is how the fans will read into that actors character most the time. I mean we have "where is my elephant" versus a long dialog Bruce Lee gave to a student about the emotional context of Kung Fu. "The don't think feel" speech. When you look at it that way Jaa was robbed from allowing him to be anything other than cool moves.

[@johnhodgdon2434]

He is a bad mother fucker, a great martial artist, him and Bruce are at the top of my list of favorites.

[@Terrance-tx6tv]

Tony jaa is one of the greatest

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

We all get older & have to slow down folks. I have been a martial artist of sone sort nearly my whole life & the body starts to wear out. You have to take care or you wont last very long.

[@Y2kfilmsbkk]

Tony Jaa is coming back with Ong Bak Style in Hong kong film! Looks amazing, just met him last 2 weeks

[@undead9999]

He got in, made a killing, and now he's retired with family away from Hollywood toxicity. I call that a win