Jackie Chan is a martial artist.
Chinese martial arts , often named under the umbrella terms kung fu ( [ ˈkʊŋ_ˈfuː ] ) and wushu , are the several hundred fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China . Chan Kong-sang , SBS , MBE , PMW , ( [ ; born 7 April 1954 ) , known professionally as Jackie Chan , is a Hong Kong martial artist , actor , film director , producer , stuntman , and singer . In his movies , he is known for his acrobatic fighting style , comic timing , use of improvised weapons , and innovative stunts , which he typically performs himself . He has trained in Kung Fu and Hapkido .