Jean-claude van damme funeral
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Jean-Claude Van Damme
Let's delve into the extraordinary career of Jean-Claude Van Damme, the Belgian martial artist and action movie star who took the entertainment industry by storm in the late 1980s. Affectionately nicknamed "The Muscles from Brussels," Van Damme is best known for his electrifying performances in films such as Bloodsport, Kickboxer, and Universal Soldier, where he fearlessly executes his daring stunts.
Born in Brussels, Belgium, in 1960, Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg, Van Damme's journey to stardom began with diverse passions. As a teenager, he cultivated his talents in ballet and bodybuilding before immersing himself in martial arts, training extensively in karate and various other disciplines. This multifaceted background laid the foundation for his incredible physical prowess and ability to captivate audiences with his dynamic on-screen presence.
In pursuit of his dreams, Van Damme made a pivotal move in 1982 when he relocated to the United States to embark on an acting career. With his breakthrough lead role in the 1988
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Jean-Claude Van Damme
Belgian actor and martial artist (born 1960)
"Van Damme" and "JCVD" redirect here. For other uses, see Van Damme (disambiguation) and JCVD (disambiguation).
In this Dutch name, the surname is Van Damme, not Damme.
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| Born | Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg (1960-10-18) 18 October 1960 (age 64) Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Brussels-Capital, Belgium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Middleweight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style | Karate, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fighting out of | Brussels, Belgium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Team Goetz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trainer | Claude Goetz Dominique Valera | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | 2nd Dan Black Belt in Karate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 1976–present (martial arts) 1979–present (acting) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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