It could be challenging to distinguish between meticulous choreography and true genius on the large screen. And action movies in particular are known for obfuscating these lines by using performers who look adept at fighting onscreen but are not in reality. Of course, actors like Steven Seagal and Chuck Norris have had success translating their real-life martial arts skills to the big screen, but they are by no means the only ones. Some of the entries on this list of actors and celebrities who are proficient in one or more martial arts styles could surprise you.
Milla Jovovich
Given her very exceptional martial arts skills, ass-kicking actress Milla Jovovich is no stranger to action-packed battle situations. The Resident Evil protagonist continues to improve her Brazilian jiujitsu skills and has made no secret of her love for mixed martial arts.
John Cusack
The endearing One of the actors who frequently goes unnoticed in terms of publicity is John Cusack. You might be surprised to learn that he is a level six black belt in ukidokan kickboxing as a result. In reality, he has been involved with the sport for three decades and frequently waxes lyrical about it on Twitter.
Jennifer Aniston
Ever pondered how Jennifer Aniston managed to maintain her stunning body for so long? The Friends actress has credited Budokon, a mixed-movement practice, for her upper body strength as the potential cause. Justin Theroux has also been exposed to yoga-like exercises by her.
Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker is likable despite playing the evil ruler Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland. However, given his Kenpo karate high-kicking prowess, you would not want to get on his bad side. Whitaker has proven he is more than capable in the difficult discipline by earning the rank of 1st Dan.
Jessica Biel
While many people on this list started out in martial arts as a hobby unrelated to their jobs, Jessica Biel was the complete opposite. She found that she really enjoyed learning the routines for her part in Total Recall, and it has since been a part of her exercise regimen. She told Look magazine in 2011: "I'm very into martial arts now; it's the best workout ever.
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves has long been known for his passion for martial arts; in addition to appearing in The Matrix, he also directed the kung-fu movie Man of Tai Chi. But he took things to a whole new level with the 2014 action movie John Wick. He spent months studying judo in addition to jiujitsu, which gave his character the lethal moves seen in the movie.
Katheryn Winnick
In the world of acting, Katheryn Winnick is a martial arts treasure. She earned her first black belt at the age of 13, so she had enough of practice before she entered the business. By the time Winnick was 21 years old, she had three martial arts schools up and operating. The Vikings actress specializes in taekwondo and karate, and she is a black belt in each.
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