Robert Downey Jr – “Wing Chun teaches you what to focus on”

Robert Downey Jr may be a Hollywood superstar, but he’s also been able to stay grounded, thanks to the art of Wing Chun. The US native trained Wing Chun for fight scenes used in the Iron Man and Avengers series. Not only does Wing Chun translate nicely in terms of cinema choreography, it also would have helped him to get into good physical shape too.

Whilst talking about Wing Chun, he stated “Wing Chun teaches you what to focus on. Whether you’re here or out in the world dealing with problems. It’s second nature for me now. I don’t even get to the point where there’s a problem.” As alluded to, Wing Chun doesn’t just offer physical benefits, it also offers a solid mental framework too. Wing Chun is notoriously difficult to learn, so fair play to Downey Jr for embracing the grind.