Scott Adkins

He was born on June 17, 1976, in Sutton Coldfield, England. He comes from a family of butchers spanning generations. He grew up with his older brother Craig. He began judo at the age of 10. Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme are among his idols. He started tae kwon do at 14. A few years later, he began kickboxing. He taught classes as a tae kwon do instructor. His interest in cinema developed, and he joined the drama club at school. At 21, he received an offer from the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art but was expelled before completing his studies. He received a film offer from Hong Kong and worked with Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan. Additionally, he is one of the five best kickers in the world, known for his highly aesthetic kicking techniques.