From the sound of it I'd say you weren't "turtling" but rather just using "keep-away" tactics, which is mainly used to keep poking at your enemy defensively until you get that one hit to link up a longer combo. Turtling is when you just sit back and charge your move/blocking and wait for the...
I believe Doom has ended the debate on a basis everyone can agree on.
As for Stephen Chow...
I have only seen him in Kung Fu Hustle which was kick-ass to say the least but did consist of mostly quote "Looney Tunizations". I would like to see him in a more ground based, not so Looney film...
I will say this once..Tony Jaa is not a martial artist!.. thats just what he portrays best. He only learns what he needs to for the screen. Like memorizing lines, Jaa just memorizes movements, he doesnt actually study. He trained in Muay Thai for what? 1 yr and a half? thats hardly dedication...