A "warrior monk" refers to a person who combines the qualities of both a warrior and a monk. They are skilled fighters like warriors, but also have a spiritual or religious side like monks. Full definition
When traditional medicine fails him, the bitter and defeated Strange goes looking for a miracle cure in Nepal, where he's introduced to the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton), a powerful sorcerer who commands a mysterious order of warrior monks, including Karl Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Wong (Benedict Wong), charged with protecting Earth from supernatural threats. (blog.bullz-eye.com)
The rest of the crew consists of Rebel Alliance Captain, Cassian Andor played by Diego Luna; K - 2SO (Kay - Tuesso), Andor's reprogrammed Imperial robot co-pilot voiced by Alan Tudyk; Riz Ahmed as Bodhi Rook, an Imperial cargo pilot who defected; Donnie Yen as Chirrut Îmwe, a blind warrior monk who believes in the Force; and Wen Jiang as Baze Malbus, Chirrut's companion who carries heavy weaponry that gets them both out of trouble. (fatmovieguy.com)
Hong Kong action star Donnie Yen (Ip Man) plays Chirrut Imwe, a blind warrior monk who is not a Jedi but follows the path of the Force, and Chinese martial - arts actor and director Jiang Wen (Devils on the Door Step) co-stars as Baze Malbus, Chirrut's Force - doubting rough - and - tumble protector. (ew.com)