5 Female Celebrities That Know Martial Arts

By Ibukun Okusanya

If you are an action film enthusiast, then you should know that not all female celebrities are all about the fancy dresses and the red carpet at gala nights, some of our favorite female stars are women of steel possessing skills in martial arts training.

1. Gal Gadot

In Israel, the military is run on a conscription-based recruitment program than that of volunteer or professional-based recruitment like in other parts of the world. Gadot served in the military and is a practitioner of Krav Maga, which is the official martial art of Israel's military. Rumors have it, that Gadot is so skilled she's a trainer with the military. Her military experience has facilitated in landing major roles in big action movies. E.g Wonder Woman

2. Javicia Leslie

She is trained in Muay Thai and is a blackbelt holder, but she likes to keep this skill as a well-guarded secret. Leslie has starred in God Friended Me, MacGyver and will star in Batwoman later this year.

3. Jessica Alba

A holder of a black belt in taekwondo and continues to practice Korean martial art alongside her fitness routine. She has starred in Fantastic Four, Killers Annonymous, and La's Finest.

4. Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel is popularly known for her role as Abigail in the Blade Trinity and also starred in The A-team, and Shock and Awe. She is a kickboxing expert.

5. Angelina Jolie

Although not an expert like the rest of the persons on this list, Jolie trained in Krav Maga for her role as Lara Croft in Tomb Braider. Jolie has had to deal with a lot in terms of age and weight loss, this has affected her physical condition to be a proper martial artist but she does have a good grasp of Krav Maga.