There will be no simulated martial arts from Jackie Chan in the upcoming “Karate Kid” movie.

The actor is back on the silver screen, reprising his role as the instructor, Mr. Han, in “Karate Kid: Legends,” which arrives in theaters Friday. The film leans heavily on Chan’s established legacy.

This focus translates to carefully choreographed fight sequences and, crucially, an absence of computer-generated imagery.

Chan, 71, has stressed how important it is to have authentic action sequences in martial arts films.

“People definitely don’t like to see Jackie Chan with CGI, of course,” Chan told NBC News.

The film centers on kung fu talent Li Fong, who enters a karate competition, guided by Mr. Han and the Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso. Mr. Han serves as a counterpart to Mr. Miyagi from the original 1984 film.

“Karate Kid: Legends” director Jonathan Entwistle stated he had a specific vision for the project, aiming for it to evoke the feel of an early Jackie Chan movie.

Chan first portrayed Mr. Han, a maintenance worker and kung fu master, in the 2010 remake.

The veteran actor expressed his enjoyment in participating in his stunts and said that adapting to the physical demands has been “easy” due to “muscle memory.”

chan also noted that “Karate Kid: Legends” represents a notable moment for Asian culture, as Mr.Han mentors the first Asian American karate kid,played by “American Born Chinese” star Ben Wang.

Chan shared his pride and admiration for the young actor, noting that he brings a new element to the franchise.

“Before I met him, I was wondering, ‘What did he do right to get this part?’ There where so many audition tapes!” Chan said. “But when I actually saw him,I knew. His dedication and humbleness and just how much he put into work on this movie, I was definitely impressed.”

Pat Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi in the original “Karate Kid” movie in 1984, was the only Asian American cast member at the time. The lack of representation has faced criticism over the years.

Despite past representation issues,Chan believes the films have contributed to greater cultural awareness.

The original “Karate Kid” became a cultural phenomenon in the 1980s, popularizing martial arts across the United States.

“It gave people a [new] way of looking at Asian culture, not just kung fu or karate, which are typical practices in Asian countries but that’s just [scratching the] surface,” Chan said. “What’s more critically important is for the audience to no more about Asian culture, or at least part of it.”