Is Tony Jaa good at Muay Thai?

He is capable of speaking Kuy, Thai and Cambodian. Jaa began training in Muay Thai at the local temple from age 10 and at age 15 he requested to become a protégé of stuntman and action film director Panna Rittikrai.

Where did Tony Jaa learn Muay Thai?

Jaa studied martial arts at the local temple school and later under a scholarship at the Physical Education College in Khon Kaen, Thailand where he continued to study Muay Boran, Muay Thai, Wushu, Judo and Tae Kwando.

Who is the king of Muay Thai?

Muay Thai legend Saenchai (born Suphachai Saenpong) has been making waves over his illustrious career as a fighter, and is arguably the greatest combatant in his genre. A four-weight Lumpinee champion and veteran of over 347 fights, Saenchai is revered the world over, especially in his home Country of Thailand.

Is Tony Jaa for real?

Tony Jaa was born Panom Yeerum on February 5, 1976, in Surin province, Isaan, Thailand. Later, he changed his name to Tatchakorn Yeerum, though he is better known by his nicknames Tony Jaa in the west and Jaa Panom in Thailand.

When did Tony Jaa join fast and Furious 7?

In 2013 after ending his association with Sahamongkol Film, Jaa was contracted by Universal Studio’s for a role in Fast and Furious 7. Jaa now has starring roles in several international films being filmed in 2014 and is concentrating his efforts more towards international audiences.

When did Tony Jaa adopt the name Tony?

Jaa adopted the English name Tony Jaa. In 2013 after ending his association with Sahamongkol Film, Jaa was contracted by Universal Studio’s for a role in Fast and Furious 7. Jaa now has starring roles in several international films being filmed in 2014 and is concentrating his efforts more towards international audiences.

How did Tony Jaa get interested in Muay Thai?

Together, Panna and Jaa developed an interest in Muay Boran, the predecessor of muay thai and worked and trained for four years at the art with the intention of developing a film about it. Eventually they were able to put together a short film showing what Jaa could do with the help of instructor Grandmaster Mark Harris.

What kind of language does Tony Jaa speak?

He is capable of speaking Kuy, Thai and Cambodian. In his youth, Jaa watched films by Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li at temple fairs, which was his inspiration to learn martial arts.