List of celebrities who know martial arts, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous actors, actresses, musicians, and athletes are trained in various martial arts. Some celebrities are black belts in Karate while others study Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Several Hollywood actors began studying the martial arts in preparation for roles in popular action films.
Who is the most famous person who knows martial arts? Jessica Alba tops our list. The Sin City actress is trained in Tae-bo, as well as other forms of martial arts. She is well-known for performing her own stunts in films.
Several musicians also know martial arts. “You Were Always on My Mind” singer Willie Nelson earned a black belt in Taekwondo. Megadeath musician Dave Mustaine has a black belt in Karate and Taekwondo, and Tool front man Maynard James Keenan trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. "Walk on the Wild Side" singer Lou Reed practiced T'ai Chi on a daily basis, reportedly for up to three hours at a time.
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Adriana Lima
Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima is trained in Capoeira.
Barack Obama
President Barack Obama has a green belt in Taekwondo as well as an honorary black belt, which was given to him by South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak.
Gisele Bündchen
Gisele Bündchen incorporates Kung Fu into her workout routine.
Jennifer Aniston
AcActress Jennifer Aniston is trained in Budokon.
Jessica Alba
Sin City actress Jessica Abla is trained in Tae-bo, as well as other forms of martial arts.
Jessica Biel
Actress Jessica Biel trains in martial arts in order to stay fit.
Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu is trained in several martial arts including Kali/Eskrima and Silat. She has showed off her skills in such films as Kill Bill, Charlie's Angles, and The Man with the Iron Fist.
Madonna
Singer Madonna trained in Karate with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie, who has a black belt.
Mel Gibson
Actor and director Mel Gibson is trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Tai Chi Chuan.
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar has a black belt in Taekwondo and she regularly demonstrated her skills on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."