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20 Celebs Who Can Beat People Up IRL If They Wanted to

EntertainmentPublished Nov 14, 2017
By Tanvier Peart
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When we think about celebrities we never want to run into in a dark alley, the usual suspects -- like The Rock, or Sylvester Stallone with his "expendable" self -- often come to mind. But they aren't the only ones who should raise hair on the backs of our necks. A good number of stars are training in gyms and dojos to thrown down and handle business if necessary, which should make all of us be afraid -- very afraid.

While it's not uncommon for stars to study a fighting style for a role, some dedicate their downtime to honing their craft to become real-life Jedi masters in whatever martial arts they're studying, which is pretty commendable. 

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Some stars are easier to picture in a gi or lacing up boxing gloves, while others -- *cough* a Married With Children star *cough*-- just might shock the most unshockable of peeps. (Seriously, a Married With Children star has a black belt. Let that sink in.)

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So, without further ado, here's a look at some celebrities who could put someone in the hospital if they wanted to with their martial arts skills that are pretty impressive.

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Wesley Snipes

One simply cannot put celebrity and martial arts in the same sentence without bringing up Wesley Snipes. The actor has been training since he was a kid and is not only a fifth-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, and a second-degree black belt in Hapkido, but also trains in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), too!

Simply put: Wesley Snipes kicks major ass, both on and off the screen -- so beware.

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Demi Lovato
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Demi Lovato

Don't let her smile fool; Demi Lovato has been studying Brazilian jiu-jitsu for some time now and has no problem choking or arm-barring anyone out. 

#SorryNotSorry

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Demi Lovato

And don't think for a second Demi only knows how to grapple. This pop star clearly has some deadly hands and lets Sly Stallone have it. 

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Chris Hemsworth

For heaven's sake, who *didn't* think Thor himself could fight IRL? Aside from being an MMA fan, Chris Hemsworth loves to get in pad work whenever he has time.

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Gigi Hadid

She might be a well-known supermodel, but Gigi Hadid is not to be messed with. This runway diva knows a thing or two about boxing.

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Spencer Pratt
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Spencer Pratt

Hills fans might remember seeing Spencer Pratt get into a few scuffles on the show. And now, it all makes sense, LOL. (Kidding.) Spencer has been studying Brazilian jiu-jitsu for many years now and has a gold medal from an international BJJ tournament to prove it. He's now a brown belt, which proves his dedication to the art, along with his ass-kicking abilities.

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Henry Cavill
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Henry Cavill

The "S" on his chest shouldn't fool anyone: Superman can soar through the air and beat folks down on the ground, as Henry Cavill is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner.

"My BJJ has slipped by the wayside a bit with my focus being on work but it's now time to get back into it!" Cavil writes on Instagram.

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Gisele
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Gisele

Tom Brady might want to look out, because his wife has some serious moves. While most people recognize Gisele Bundchen as an international supermodel, some might not know Gisele has a background in kung fu.

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Robert Downey Jr.

Speaking of kung fu, Robert Downey, Jr. admits kung fu helped him battle addiction. "It's grounded me," the actor once told Oprah. "It's primary purpose is to promote a sense of spiritual warriordom, and to respect your society and to be prepared to defend yourself and your society if necessary."

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Idris Elba

He fine and can whip ass, y'all.

In 2016, Idris Elba made his professional kickboxing debut that shocked the world. Not only did the hot actor lay some serious hands, but he showed how much dedication he has to his newfound craft in the docuseries Idris Elba: Fighter.

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Freddie Prinze Jr.
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Freddie Prinze Jr.

Just because someone is married to Buffy the Vampire Slayer herself does not mean said person can't hold his own. Freddie Prinze Jr. is getting closer and closer to his goal of becoming a Brazilian jiu-jitsu master -- and it definitely looks like he's well on his way!

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Ashton Kutcher

Though there's been some controversy surrounding his skills, Ashton Kutcher is in fact a high-level Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner who's studied the art for a few years now.

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Scott Eastwood
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Scott Eastwood

Scott Eastwood might resemble his iconic dad in the looks department, but boy does he separate himself with his love and practice of mixed martial arts. Not only can we peep Scott and his boxing skills on the 'Gram, but we can also get a taste of his BJJ talents, too.

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Ryan Phillippe

Let us find out Ryan Phillippe is in these streets kicking heads off people. The I Know What You Did Last Summer vet reportedly has a black belt in tae kwon do and started studying the martial art when he was a child to fight off bullies.

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Jessica Alba
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Jessica Alba

"Hand-to-hand combat is where I'm home," Jessica Alba once revealed to Us Weekly. The celeb mom might be a mommypreneur by day, but by night, word on the street is that the actress-turned-mogul still trains in martial arts -- dabbling in both tae kwon do and Krav Maga -- which is pretty badass.

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Mario Lopez

We all knew not to mess with A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell (come on, dude was a wrestler and football player), but Mario Lopez? 

Nah, leave him alone, too.

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Mario might be 44 (yes, that is 44!), but he surely is aging backwards and has taken up both boxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. So, yeah, don't mess with Mario.

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Mark Consuelos

Don't let his cuteness and dimples fool: Mark Consuelos has the kind of hands that can knock a person out.

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Gina Rodriguez
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Gina Rodriguez

Gina Rodriguez once told *Shape* magazine, "to do Muay Thai, you have to build up your strength and stamina."

"It's mind over matter; you're pushing yourself. What I like best about it is the sense of inner strength it gives me. Knowing I can protect myself is a powerful feeling."

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Taylor Lautner

It didn't take that many videos of Taylor Lautner doing kicks and flips to know he's a real-life ninja. Plus, the Twilight star has throwback videos of his karate tournaments growing up that are just way too cute. There's no doubt in our minds Taylor is a seasoned martial artists and could kick anyone's ass who stood in his way.

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Ed O'Neill

Dude, Al Bundy has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Just let that sink in! Believe it or not, the Modern Family actor has been a longtime BJJ practitioner and obviously must be good if he's a black belt.

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Jason Statham

Okay, so most of us have seen Jason Statham in action, kicking ass and taking names in his films. But it seems this guy is the real deal -- practicing everything from Brazilian jiu-jitsu to kickboxing and beyond. In fact, Statham starting training BJJ with buddy Guy Ritchie over a decade ago.

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