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Hollywood heartthrob and action star Keanu Reeves, is one of the most loved and respected actors in Hollywood. He is trained in various forms of martial arts and is quite good at it. He is seen training extensively, sometimes spending his time at gun ranges, training, and prepping for a movie role.

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The ‘John Wick’ actor is a really humble personality. Despite having achieved unparalleled levels of success, the actor stays grounded and that is evident through his interviews. The actor is also really hardworking. In fact, he subjected himself to rigorous training when he was prepping for the role of John Wick. Recently, a post was uploaded by a martial arts dignitary where Keanu Reeves was seen holding a t-shirt – and the fans went crazy.

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He Can Humble You – Fans React to Keanu Reeves Training with Joe Rogan’s BJJ coach?

John Wick’s martial arts training paid off as he immortalized his role as John Wick in the John Wick series. So what forms of martial arts is Reeves trained in? According to sources, Reeves is trained in Krav Maga, Wushi, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Judo and Karate.

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Now, it seems he might have decided to expand his repertoire by learning and practicing yet another combat discipline – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Not only that, he would be under the tutelage of one of the best BJJ practitioners today – Jean Jacques Machado. 

It turns out that Machado also happens to be the BJJ coach to UFC commentator Joe Rogan

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Machado uploaded a picture where Reeves was seen holding a t-shirt that read ‘Jean Jacques Machado’. The post had a caption that read: “What a rumble person Keanu Reeves 🥋thank you 🥋“. The fans went crazy with excitement and thrill and started commenting.

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Damn right he rumbles.“, commented one fan as another joined in saying, “Keanu Reeves is a rumble person!“.

Some fans complimented both of them for their dedication and discipline.

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Comments lie, “Great actor and great instructor“, “Legends, the both of you.“, “You both deserve each other. Bosses! 🙌“, and “Legends 🙏“.

These were some of the comments directed at both Reeves and Machado. 

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Some fans were really curious to find out if Reeves is actually training with Machado or not. “He trains with you ? @jeanjacquesmachado“, asked one fan while another commented asking, “Does he still train there?“.

Joe Rogan’s deadly back-spinning kick – Courtesy of Jean Jacques Machado

UFC commentator and podcast host, Joe Rogan, spends most of his time at the UFC outside the Octagon or conducting interviews. However, he is a decorated fighter as well. Rogan has two black belts in BJJ.

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According to Hollywood star and martial artist Michael Jai White, Joe Rogan has the 2nd most powerful spinning back-kick he has ever seen. Coming from a decorated and experienced martial artist like White, it speaks volumes about Rogan’s devastating BJJ skills.

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Although Rogan is the rightful owner of the ‘second best’ spinning back-kick, some of the credit does go to his trainer Jean Jacques Machado.

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Arghyadeep Ghosh

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Hi, I am Arghyadeep, a UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. Being brought up alongside two brothers who were avid WWE fans, I had no option but to watch alongside them and sometimes even partake in their ‘re-enactments’. However, I found myself gravitating towards combat sports soon after.

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