Actress Angelina Jolie a Fan of Martial Arts
Wednesday June 24, 2009
The fact is that people all over the world find benefit in the martial arts. So it shouldn't be any wonder to find out that some of the more famous people in the world are also included in this group. How about sought after actress Angelina Jolie, for example?
"I love martial arts," Jolie recently told OK! Magazine. "They are ideal for children because they teach them discipline and perseverance. My son [Maddox, 7] is already starting to go to class."
On top of it all, Jolie, who trained hard in martial arts before starring in the Lara Croft series of movies, even likes to watch some of those old kung fu flicks. In fact, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan movies are reportedly some of her favorites.
Angelina Jolie watching Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan beat up the bad guys. Who would've thought?
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Comments
Is the idea of angelina jolie suppose to make me love the martial arts is a bit of an insult to my intelligence in my involvement in this art. i have been involved way before i have known on the discipline jolie is invoved. I don’t need to be a part of the sheep clan to be involved in this art form. i am involve with or without anybody’s (you or jolie’s_) approval.
I am not a jollie fan but as a humble instructor and practitioner, it is a pleasure to hear of a mother choosing martial arts for her children, over so many other worthy endeavors available today.
I’ve seen Jolie in many of her movie’s and I think she is hot and I enjoy seeing her do her thing in the arts. good for her!
great page… well worth reading