Jean Claude Van Damme Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jean Claude Van Damme.

Jean-Claude Van Damme is a Belgian actor, martial artist, and director. Born on October 18, 1960, in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Brussels, he developed a passion for martial arts at a young age. Van Damme began his martial arts training in Shotokan karate and later transitioned to kickboxing. His skills in the ring led him to win multiple professional titles, including the middleweight championship of the Professional Karate Association in 1980.

In the early 1980s, Jean-Claude Van Damme moved to the United States to pursue a career in acting. He made his film debut in 1984 with the movie "Breakin'" but gained recognition in the action genre with films like "Bloodsport" (1988) and "Kickboxer" (1989). Known for his impressive physical abilities, Van Damme's martial arts skills were showcased in his movies, solidifying him as a prominent action star throughout the 1990s.

Van Damme's filmography includes a range of action-packed movies like "Timecop" (1994), "Double Impact" (1991), and "Universal Soldier" (1992). While he became recognized for his energetic and athletic performances, his acting skills improved over time, allowing him to expand his range beyond action and delve into drama as seen in movies like "JCVD" (2008).

Throughout his career, Jean-Claude Van Damme has amassed a dedicated fan base and achieved international success. Known for his signature split, high kicks, and acrobatic fighting style, he has become an icon in the action film industry. Despite facing personal and professional challenges, Van Damme's contributions to martial arts and action cinema have had a lasting impact on the industry.

It looks good when you see someone kicking at the age of 51

It looks good when you see someone kicking at the age of 51 with no double. It's kinda cool for people to know that past 50 we can keep flexible.

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I like structure - like driving: go past the school on the s

I like structure - like driving: go past the school on the street, stay on the right side, no hitting the car, go in right, you'll see a big church, stop and take a left, and you'll have it. By doing this I'm giving a structure of life, a path of light, and showing what happens between me and me, which is something very beautiful.

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God gave me a great body and it's my duty to take care of my

God gave me a great body and it's my duty to take care of my physical temple.

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The action films I will make in the future will be more beli

The action films I will make in the future will be more believable and character-based. I am now on my second cycle of fame, and I want to make films that smell real and are truthful.

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I don't have a bad relationship. I'm 48 years old. I think l

I don't have a bad relationship. I'm 48 years old. I think life is too short for that. To me, life is... you open the shutters, you see the dogs outside, you look left, you look right, in, what, a second and a half? And that's a life.

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When I was 24, I was full of life. I was that ham who wanted

When I was 24, I was full of life. I was that ham who wanted to be famous, a movie star, all that stuff. I think it's cool. But it was not what I was searching for, really. It was more a delusion.

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The one function that TV news performs very well is that whe

The one function that TV news performs very well is that when there is no news we give it to you with the same emphasis as if there were.

It's time for me to do things I like so I will be happy, my

It's time for me to do things I like so I will be happy, my wife will be happy, my friends will be happy. I just want to do something I'm proud of. It's time for me to change. I could sign with a company for 10 movies and I'm the king of video and so what?

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But on average, I go to the gym about four or five times a w

But on average, I go to the gym about four or five times a week. Today, I'm so experienced in training - I'm actually listening to my body now. My body needs freedom. When I train I create serenity and I produce oxygen in my blood. It helps me to think better and relax. By training, you accentuate the problem.

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What is a movie star? It is an illusion. It was everything I

What is a movie star? It is an illusion. It was everything I ever wanted to be, but it became a kind of shell, non? It was what made me famous and got me women. But it wasn't real.

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Because no matter what you say in life, the truth will alway

Because no matter what you say in life, the truth will always be the truth. You know when someone is telling the truth, you look in the eyes. I have a tendency to believe people.

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Life is short. I'm 47 years old. I've got 10 years to go whe

Life is short. I'm 47 years old. I've got 10 years to go where I can be the best I can be. I want those 10 years to be precious, not like before, cranking two or three movies a year. I've made a ton of movies in my life, but so what?

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My body looks like 30 but my face looks like 50. But I canno

My body looks like 30 but my face looks like 50. But I cannot walk bare-chested in the streets. I like to do these movies to challenge myself physically.

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