Since it kicked off in 2008, the Ip Man series has been a favorite among action cinema aficionados. Based on the life of the Wing Chun master of the same name and directed by Wilson Yip, the films star Hong Kong actor, martial artist, and stunt performer Donnie Yen, who found his signature role in the series.

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In light of Ip Man 4: The Finale hitting streaming services, fans may be hungry for more breathless martial arts action to make the loss go down easier. Below, we have ten modern martial arts films that'll do the trick.

Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior (2003)

When a precious Buddha statue is stolen from the impoverished village of Ban Nong Pradu, a fighter named Ting (Tony Jaa) makes it his mission to recover it. His search leads him to Bangkok into the clutches of cruel drug lord, Don (Wannakit Sirioput).

Though it isn't a great film unto itself, Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior served as the coming out party for Tony Jaa, an action star worth mentioning alongside such greats as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li.

The Protector (2005)

Kham (Tony Jaa) is the last in the line of family warriors who sworn to protect Thailand's war elephants. Having grown up closely with two elephants in particular, Por Yai and Kohrn, he's infuriated when they're stolen by a band of poachers. With the help of an Australian detective (Petchtai Wongkamlao), Kham trails the pachyderms Down-Under where he must contend with a dangerous gang lorded over by a cruel villainess (Xing Jin) to get them back.

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Another Tony Jaa vehicle that ups-the-ante with a wild plot and wilder characterizations, The Protector delivers the goods with a liberal dusting of crushed bones.

Kiltro (2006)

The brutish Zamir (Marko Zarar) is deeply in love with Kim (Caterina Jadresic), but can only show affection by physically attacking any man who exhibits interest in her. When a rival (Miguel Angel De Luca) turns up to exact vengeance on her father, Zamir sees an opportunity to win her heart on his own terms.

This Chilean action effort announced Zarar's name to the international action scene. Influenced by Spaghetti Westerns and featuring an unforgettable knife-booted alley fight, Kiltro is a martial arts movie with its own unique flavor.

Chocolate (2008)

The product of a romance between a Japanese gangster and her Thai mother, Zen (Yanin "Jeeja" Vismistananda) grows up struggling with autism. Despite her difficulties, her condition empowers her to become an unstoppable martial arts master with amazing skills that are put to the test when she sets out to settle the debts owed to her gravely ill mother.

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This bizarre and melodramatic Thai actioner may not win any awards for representation, but it's a brutally beautiful dose of girl-power in a very male-centric genre.

True Legend (2010)

Having retired from a career as a military general to raise his family, Su Qi-Er's life is left is tatters when his adopted brother, Yuan Lie, absconds with his son and leaves him for dead. Determined to get his son back and defeat his brother, Su Qi-Er embarks on a training regimen in which he receives visions of the mythological "God of Wushu" and "Old Sage" that train him in the art of Drunken Boxing.

Renowned Hong Kong choreographer Yuen Woo-ping (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) returns to the world of Drunken Boxing—which he first introduced to popular culture in the 1978 comedy, Drunken Master—with a far more epic, sober treatment of the martial art.

The Raid: Redemption (2011)

Working off of intel that infamous crime lord, Tama (Ray Sahetapy) is holed up in a dilapidated high rise, a team of commandos are tasked with terminating him at all costs. But when Tama realizes what's up, he offers sanctuary to every criminal squatting in the building in exchange for the commandos' lives. Now it's up to rookie cop Rama (Iko Uwais) to rally the panicked team and fight their way to Tama at any cost.

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A relentless Indonesian actioner without an ounce of fat on it, The Raid: Redemption proves that a film can be nothing but fight sequences and still be considered a masterpiece.

Reign of Assassins (2010)

A former assassin turned shopkeeper (Michelle Yeoh) takes up the sword again when her former colleagues turn up demanding the remains of Bodhi, a buddhist monk whose remains are said to have mystical powers.

Cinema superstar John Woo was one of three directors on this classic swordplay effort that may not be among his best works, but still solidifies itself as a well-made modern Wuxia picture.

The Grandmaster (2013)

The Grandmaster

Another film taking its inspiration from the true-life tale of Ip Man, The Grandmaster is set during the waning days of the final Chinese dynasty, and stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai as the legendary Wing Chun master.

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Wong Kar-wai (In The Mood For Love) brings an auteur's eye to his country's action cinema, elevating the Hong Kong action template to elegant and dizzying heights.

Man of Tai Chi (2013)

Tai Chi student, Tiger Chen Linhu (Tiger Chen) uses his martial arts tactics in combat against his master's wishes. When the temple in which he trains is threatened with closure, his skills are put to the test in an underground fight club run by Donaka (Keanu Reeves), who promises him much-needed financial rewards based on his performance.

Working both in front of and behind the camera, Reeves' directorial debut is a flawed, but enjoyable throwback effort to the glory days of 70s martial arts movies.

The Assassin (2015)

In ninth century China, Nie Yinniang, a general's daughter, is kidnapped and trained in the ways of the assassin by a nun, who directs her to kill dirty government officials. When she comes of age, Nie (Shu Qui) fails to execute an assignment, leading to a punishment in which she's ordered to slay her betrothed.

Though glacially-paced, Hsiao-hsien Hou's The Assassin is a haunting and worthwhile work of art.

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