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

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Batman vs Superman - Red Carpet - Source: Getty

4) Christian Bale

Actor Christian Bale at the the Ritz Carlton Huntington hotel Sunday in Pasadena October 15, 2006. - Source: Getty

Christian Bale is no stranger to intense preparation, and his martial arts training is no exception. For his iconic role as Batman in The Dark Knight trilogy, Bale trained in the Keysi Fighting Method, a style designed for street combat. He worked closely with the technique's creators, Andy Norman and Justo Dieguez, to master its fluid yet aggressive movements. Bale's dedication brought a raw, gritty edge to his fight scenes, proving he’s as much a fighter as he is an actor.