15 Actors who, you’ll be surprised to know, are trained in martial arts

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11) Sean Patrick Flanery

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Sean Patrick Flanery, known for his role in The Boondock Saints, has had extensive martial arts training. For roles like The Boondock Saints and Into the Badlands, Flanery trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and various forms of boxing. His primary instructor for BJJ was the legendary Rickson Gracie, who helped Flanery build the skills needed for realistic fight scenes. Flanery also trained in more traditional martial arts, incorporating different fighting techniques to make his action scenes believable and dynamic. His commitment to these disciplines helped him perform many of his own stunts in his roles.