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Martial art is a form of expression, an expression from your inner self to your hands and legs.

Donnie Yen

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Donnie Yen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: July 27
Actor
Choreographer
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Judoka
Karateka
Martial Artist
Producer
Taekwondo Athlete
Television Actor
Canton
Donnie Yen Ji-dan
Hands
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Self
Martial
Legs
Inner
Motivational
Expression
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