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With incredible moves and a great sense of humor, The Muscles from Brussels is one of Hollywood's most-loved action heroes.
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Yet again, Van Damme displays his amazing moves in this 1989 movie. Probably the most emblematic one being his classic helicopter kick, which is essentially a 360° spinning kick. He used it in 'Bloodsport,' but 'Kickboxer' confirmed it as a signature move! His dance moves were pretty epic too!
Jean-Claude Van Damme got his big break in 1988 with 'Bloodsport.'
Do you want to see Jean-Claude Van Damme knock out a huge Mongolian fighter with his signature helicopter kick? Watch this film!
There's rain, blood, sweat, and epic moves. This is yet another movie with a great fight scene, this one in the rain to make it all the more dramatic.
In the late '80s, new kid on the block Jean-Claude Van Damme delighted martial arts movie fans all over the world. He was dramatic, fit, and had the most incredible over-the-top moves—exactly what his target audience wanted!
With a background in martial arts, Van Damme made his way from Belgium to the USA. His impressive fighting skills and his eagerness to make it in Hollywood landed him a role in Arnold Schwarzenegger's classic 'Predator.' But with a 'Predator' suit that didn’t work for him, the actor ended up not taking the role. No fear: everything turned out just fine for the actor, as he started shooting 'Bloodsport,' his breakthrough movie, just a few weeks later.
But what really set the Belgian actor apart? His signature moves. From splits, to helicopter kicks and crotch punches, JCVD became known for hurting his opponents in style.
Since then, Jean-Claude Van Damme has become a martial arts—and overall action—movie star. His talent and physical abilities catapulted him to stardom, and the rest is history.
Click through and remember his classic moves, best fight scenes, and overall bada**ness!
Jean-Claude Van Damme's most iconic signature moves
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In the late '80s, new kid on the block Jean-Claude Van Damme delighted martial arts movie fans all over the world. He was dramatic, fit, and had the most incredible over-the-top moves—exactly what his target audience wanted!
With a background in martial arts, Van Damme made his way from Belgium to the USA. His impressive fighting skills and his eagerness to make it in Hollywood landed him a role in Arnold Schwarzenegger's classic 'Predator.' But with a 'Predator' suit that didn’t work for him, the actor ended up not taking the role. No fear: everything turned out just fine for the actor, as he started shooting 'Bloodsport,' his breakthrough movie, just a few weeks later.
But what really set the Belgian actor apart? His signature moves. From splits, to helicopter kicks and crotch punches, JCVD became known for hurting his opponents in style.
Since then, Jean-Claude Van Damme has become a martial arts—and overall action—movie star. His talent and physical abilities catapulted him to stardom, and the rest is history.
Click through and remember his classic moves, best fight scenes, and overall bada**ness!