From lightning-fast kicks to gravity-defying flips, the Kung Fu stars of the past defined generations of action cinema. They were the heroes who could take down an army with bare hands, leap across rooftops, and deliver wisdom with every strike. But decades have passed — and the legends we grew up watching have changed in ways few could imagine.

Some still move with the same power and grace. Others have retired quietly, trading film sets for family life. A few have faced heartbreaking struggles, while others continue to inspire millions around the world.

This is the ultimate “Then and Now” journey through 50 Kung Fu icons — a look at how they’ve evolved, where they are now, and how the martial arts spirit still burns within them.