Bonus if you also answered dave bautista in some sort of a dreadlock wig. In the case of jean claude van damme, he did start his career by studying karate in belgium and briefly going pro back in 1980, but it has been nearly 30 years since he has been in competition. When kickboxing champ eric sloane is crippled in the ring by the evil tong po, erics younger brother, kurt, seeks vengeance. Jean claude van dammes kickboxing record stands at 181 wit all 18 wins by knockout, and an amateur record of 444.
To further back up this evidence log, heres some actual footage. Jeanclaude van damme signs on for another kickboxer sequel. Kickboxer is an american action film franchise that totals eight films. Dec 02, 2014 jean claude van damme s kickboxer is being remade, and the muscles from brussels will be one of the stars. Fans are celebrating the 30th anniversary of jeanclaude van dammes bloodsport, but its not his only martial arts masterpiece. His father introduced him to martial arts when he saw his son was physically weak. Jeanclaude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan watch all. Two jeanclaude van damme action cultclassics bloodsport and kickboxer are getting reboots from the directors of v for vendetta and tai chi zero, respectively.
Earlier this week, jeanclaude van damme took to his facebook page to sign the contract for kickboxer. The 10 best jeanclaude van damme action movies of all time. Kickboxer 1989 jeanclaude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan movies. Jeanclaude van damme was fired from predator because he wouldnt stop kickboxing humor movie jeanclaude van damme predator about 2 years ago by joey paur you may or may not know this, but jeanclaude van damme was originally cast in the 1987 film predator. Jeanclaude van damme workout routine and diet plan street. Even though its not a sequel to jeanclaude van dammes starmaking martial arts film bloodsport but its still a great movie. Van dammes impressive physique led to him winning the mr. To say he learned his moves during his time at ballet school is just pure rubbish. Van damme was born jeanclaude camille francois van varenberg in berchemsainteagathe, brussels, belgium, to eliana and eugene van varenberg, an accountant.
Alain moussi jeanclaude van damme dave bautista gina carano georges stpierre sara malakul lane matthew ziff t. Earlier this week, jean claude van damme took to his facebook page to sign the contract for kickboxer. Even though its not a sequel to jean claude van damme s starmaking martial arts film bloodsport but its still a great movie. Kurt sloane must learn the ancient kick boxing art of muay thai in order to avenge his brother. With jeanclaude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan, michel qissi. This is one of the best martial arts movie ever made.
His day starts with his bicycle and later he continuous with kickboxing and stretching. Jeanclaude van damme jean claude van damme, claude. Jeanclaude camille francois van varenberg born 18 october 1960, known professionally as jeanclaude van damme french pronunciation. There is nothing in that film related to thai boxing. Famed action hero jeanclaude van damme was supposed to play the predator in the original arnold schwarzenegger action classic, but was reportedly fired because he wanted the predator to kickbox. According to the anonymous male source, the interruption to the kickboxer broadcast will be brief. The mostdebated point in jean claude van damme lore is why he left predator. This at least is the version of events as recounted in a new oral history of predator that celebrates the films 30th anniversary ahead of shane. Bloodsport best fights of van damme and bolo yeung duration. Sep 21, 2017 jeanclaude van damme reached his commercial peak with timecop. Jeanclaude van dammes kickboxer is being remade, and the muscles from brussels will be one of the stars. Kickboxer is a 1989 american martial arts film and is the first entry into the kickboxer franchise.
When he works out on his shoulders he works out on his upper arms and fore arms. With dave bautista, alain moussi, gina carano, jeanclaude van damme. Shop jeanclaude van damme vest barechest hunky 24x36 poster and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. Now espn reports that van damme will make his triumphant return to the ring this october when he goes up against thai boxer and former olympic gold.
Aug 15, 2019 1987s predator is a stonecold classic, a perfect blend of 80s action and scifi that still stands up to this day. What others are saying jean claude van damme vest barechest hunky 24x36 poster. The first installment revolves around a character named kurt sloan, played by jean claude van damme. This page will endeavour to showcase my treasured collection of everything jean claude van damme. When he works on chest he works on his back and tights. Van damme plays kurt sloane, a young man who travels to thailand with his brother eric. But bloodsport launched van damme into action movie superstardom, and the iconic flick reportedly inspired the.
Feb 11, 2010 this is one of the best martial arts movie ever made. Unfortunately, it was van dammes last cannon film and it was his best one. He always works on his calves and abdominal s daily. Tony jaa was set to play xian chow, kurt sloanes mentor, but had to drop out due to a schedule conflict. Two jean claude van damme action cultclassics bloodsport and kickboxer are getting reboots from the directors of v for vendetta and tai chi zero, respectively. In the movie kickboxer, what martial art style did van damme. Its got damme good soundtrack, damme good story line and damme good training. Apr 10, 2017 kickboxer 1989 jeanclaude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan movies. The representative for tnt asked that all persons watching kickboxer, the 1989 action movie starring jeanclaude van damme, remain tuned to tnt. Due to opting out of kickboxer 2 to do the film double impact, the second through fourth installments revolve around the character david sloane played by sasha mitchell in all three entries, little brother to van damme s. In an update to a 2017 hollywood reporter oral history, the action star finally. A young fighter alain moussi travels to thailand to train under a kickboxing master jeanclaude van damme in order to seek revenge for his brothers murder. Jean claude van damme is returning to the world of kickboxer, one of the movies that launched his action star career the actor is in final negotiations to join the cast of kickboxer, a franchise.
The last fight is the best ive ever seen, and this. New drama action movies fight scenes kick boxer vengeance movie jean claude, dave bautista, alain moussi, gina carano. A military veteran and former mercenary named frenchy is haunted by his childhood, as well as his past in the military. Kickboxer followed in 1989, and did slightly better at the box office. See more ideas about van damme, martial arts and martial arts movies. The film was released in the united states on september 8, 1989. New drama action movies fight scenes kick boxer vengeance. A group of gentlemen of fortune visits a legendary lost city, located in tibet. Rlje plans to release the film in theaters and on vod later this year. Jeanclaude van damme returning to kickboxer exclusive.
Unfortunately, it was van damme s last cannon film and it was his best one. Kickboxer soundtrack eagle lands jean claude van damme. Jeanclaude van damme to return to kickboxing for real. My name is ben and i am a dedicated fan from australia. How jeanclaude van damme lost a huge role in predator.
His most popular projects include bloodsport 1988, c yborg 1989, kickboxer 1989, lionheart 1990. It was produced and directed by mark di salle, and also codirected by david worth, and starring jeanclaude van damme and former world kickboxing champion dennis alexio. As far as i can work out it was about a heavyweight mongolian wrestler about three times as heavy as the biggest person in thailand fighting an american also w. The mostdebated point in jeanclaude van damme lore is why he left predator. What others are saying jeanclaude van damme vest barechest hunky 24x36 poster. Jason, a bruce lee fan, sees his karate instructordad beaten by martial art thugs. Kickboxer 1989 jeanclaude van damme, dennis alexio.
He was a professional kickboxer between 1977 and 1982, compiling a. Kickboxer, starring jeanclaude van damme, to continue in a. Kickboxer 1989 jeanclaude van damme tree scene and training sequences hd directed by. If you answered kickboxing, training montages and jeanclaude van damme, well, youre in luck. With dave bautista, alain moussi, gina carano, jean claude van damme. Behind closed doors is a 2011 british reality show in the fly on the wall style featuring action star jeanclaude van damme. In the case of jeanclaude van damme, he did start his career by studying karate in belgium and briefly going pro back in 1980, but it has been nearly 30 years since he has been in competition. Famed action hero jean claude van damme was supposed to play the predator in the original arnold schwarzenegger action classic, but was reportedly fired because he wanted the predator to kickbox. With jean claude van damme, roger moore, james remar, janet gunn. With jeanclaude van damme, roger moore, james remar, janet gunn. To further back up this evidence log, heres some actual footage of some of van dammes professional and amateur bouts.
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