There were times: how Van Damme amazed everyone with his flexibility
Amazing archive footage of action legend Jean-Claude Van Damme showing off his skills. This footage explains why he was so popular and why he was called "the ballerina" for his grace and flexibility.
Jean-Claude Van Damme did have an impressive athletic career before he became an actor. He is the 1979 European Karate and Kickboxing Champion.
It is often discussed in the comments that Van Damme is a "ballerina", but this "dance" is the result of serious training, which helped him win 53 out of 55 fights.
His incredible flexibility and flexibility became his calling card. It allowed him to perform the famous splits and high kicks, which made him an action star.
