Guess who this boy who became one of the most famous actors around the world He wore glasses with very thick lenses
and studied classical ballet for several years
— a discipline that later made him millions of dollars
.
This smart boy is Jean-Claude Van Damme. As a child, Van Damme was a fragile boy, often bruised, and his classmates never missed a chance to show off his strength
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For five years, he practiced classical ballet. Once he was even invited to dance at the Paris Opera
Jean-Claude started practicing karate at the request of his father, as he was born weak and suffered from health problems for a long time. This idea proved to be a lifesaver: at the age of 10, the future actor got his first knowledge in Shotokan and kickboxing
He liked it, and began to train seriously, while continuing to study ballet. Over time, Jean-Claude became interested in martial arts and was distinguished by excellent physical form.
As a karate champion in Belgium
Jean-Claude was also a big fan of classical music, especially Beethoven