Hello, I know we have talked about movies with Silat but what about Celebrities that study or have studied Silat. I consider an intense 6-week course for a movie like the "Hunted" to qualify as have studied but I don't consider a day or two of technique for a specific fight scene as have studied. Here are the ones I know of: Bruce Lee - Willem Reeders, Willy Wetzel, Paul DeThours Brandon Lee - Dan Inosanto Lucy Lui - ? Wesley Snipes - Cliff Stewart, Steven Benitez Steven Seagal - Dan Inosanto Tommy Lee Jones - Sayoc Kali Silat Benicio Del Torro - Sayoc Kali Silat Anyone know of any other actors, athletes or models who have studied? Sincerely, Teacher: Eddie Ivester
Ross Kemp - Steve Benitez He's a big star in the UK, with leading roles in shows like Eastenders & Ultimate Force. Probably a total unknown in the US, unless you watch UK tv on cable.
My answer is, as usual, "Who cares?" In fact, I'll be very unhappy if Silat ever becomes a celebrity thing. You'll get bad schools popping up like mushrooms after the rain.
Could have been worse. I expect Letitia 'Sharon' Dean could KO many a man.....complete with a Miss Piggy Hiiiiyaaaah I think a Grant Mitchel Silat fight in Eastenders would go down a treat. At least it would liven the miserable soap up! More of an Emmerdale man myself