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I think a lot of people don't realize that martial arts are just an expression like anything else. It's just that most people are not trained to punch or kick, but you can walk or run or dance, which is also part of expression.
Donnie Yen
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Donnie Yen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: July 27
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