About Jet Li
From Martial Arts Prodigy to Global Star
Jet Li was born in Beijing in 1963. He began martial arts training at age 8 and won the national championship at 11. His talent caught the eye of filmmakers, and his 1982 debut in Shaolin Temple became a cultural phenomenon across China.
The Turning Point — Tsunami and One Foundation
In 2004, while vacationing with his family in the Maldives, Jet Li was caught in the Indian Ocean tsunami. Facing the boundary between life and death led him to deeply reconsider the meaning of life. This experience led directly to founding One Foundation in 2007.
The core of One Foundation is simple: If one person donates one dollar every month, together it becomes a powerful force. Not special people doing special things, but ordinary people doing what they can. That is the spirit of “Charity by All, Doing What I Can.”
So Be It — 就這樣吧
In 2023, he launched the YouTube channel “So Be It” (就這樣吧). This channel, where he speaks candidly about martial arts, meditation, and life philosophy, shows the world a reflective, serene side of the former action star.
Timeline
Born in Beijing
Born and raised in Beijing, China
Begins martial arts training
Selected for the Beijing Wushu Team at age 8
First national championship
Wins gold at the Chinese National Wushu Championship at age 11
Film debut in Shaolin Temple
Stars in Shaolin Temple, creating a cultural phenomenon across China
Hong Kong cinema breakthrough
Portrays Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China series, becoming a pan-Asian star
Hollywood debut
Enters Hollywood with Lethal Weapon 4
Survives Indian Ocean tsunami
Caught in the tsunami with his family in the Maldives. This experience fundamentally changes his outlook on life
Founds One Foundation
Establishes China's first private public fundraising foundation with the philosophy: 1 person + $1 + every month = 1 big family
Launches YouTube channel
Opens the YouTube channel 'So Be It' (就這樣吧), sharing his philosophy on life and meditation
About One Foundation
One Foundation was established by Jet Li in 2007 as China's first private public fundraising foundation. "Charity by All, Doing What I Can" — everyone contributing what they can is the power of public good.
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Why This Site Exists
We were deeply moved by Jet Li's YouTube channel "So Be It" (就這樣吧). Here is a man known as a martial arts legend, yet he speaks quietly not of fame or fortune, but of meditation, introspection, and selfless giving. His words taught us what true strength really means.
Yet his philosophy and the One Foundation's mission have not reached far beyond the Chinese-speaking world. This fan site was created to bring Jet Li's words and the One Foundation's vision — 1 person + $1 + every month = 1 big family — to as many people as possible.
One World, One Earth. We hope these words create a small ripple in your heart.