Keanu Reeves is arguably one of the biggest names in Hollywood. But did you know that the 58-year-old ‘John Wick’ superstar also holds a White belt in a noted combat sport? Guess what? The Canadian actor holds a White belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. What’s more, he is also quite proficient in other martial art forms like Judo, Karate, and Krav Maga.

Recently, the Hollywood icon was spotted alongside actor and BJJ coach Yves Edwards, who goes by ‘thugjitsumaster’ on Instagram. Within minutes, the picture uploaded by the BJJ coach went viral all over the Internet. Fans and even UFC and MMA personalities poured in with their reactions to this surprising meet-up between the duo. Since then, the comments and endorsements have kept pouring in, highlighting the impact of the bond between the pair on the MMA community.

A chance encounter between Keanu Reeves and revered BJJ Coach

Taking to his Instagram handle, the BJJ coach Yves Edwards shared a picture of him alongside the ‘John Wick’ star. It was evident that the duo shared a deep bond, as Reeves was seen almost hugging the BJJ coach in the picture. Yves shared the picture with his followers, with an amusing caption that read: “Wanna hear a story? John Wick and The Thugjitsu Master walk into a bar. Everyone else died. The end!”

After the Instagram post went viral, numerous UFC top guns took to Instagram to send their reactions and endorse this heartfelt bond between two practitioners of the sport. UFC A-listers like Middleweight champ Israel Adesanya, and Dustin Poirier liked the post. Moreover, former two-time UFC Bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz commented on the post, with a short yet impactful message: “Awesomeness.”

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Fans react to Keanu Reeves meeting with BJJ coach: A kaleidoscope of humor and enthusiasm

As the Instagram post gained momentum, fans of both Keanu Reeves and the MMA community inundated the comments section with their colorful reactions. From references to Reeves’ iconic roles to playful speculations about their encounter, the comment thread showcased the diverse and entertaining spectrum of fan sentiments. Here’s a glimpse of the most notable fan reactions:

One succinct comment encapsulated the essence of the meeting: “Two Gs right there.”

Moreover, leveraging Keanu Reeves’ iconic role as the “Baba Yaga” in the John Wick series, another fan wrote:

“2 baba yagas walk in a bar……”

Drawing parallels between Yves Edwards and Keanu Reeves’ roles as fierce characters, a netizen playfully remarked,

“@thugjitsumaster Mane! You know you was the boogie man brother.”

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Furthermore, referencing the photographic phenomenon of the “hover hand,” a fan quizzed,

“Did he hit you with the hover hand in this pic?”

Nodding to Reeves’ popular film “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” one comment remarked:

“Yves and Ted’s Excellent Adventure”

What’s more – playing off the protective nature of Keanu Reeves’ characters, another netizen playfully warned,

“Don’t f**k with their dogs!”

Drawing a comparison to another legendary martial artist, Chuck Norris, one comment invoked the larger-than-life personas of both Keanu Reeves and Norris.

“Good thing Chuck Norris wasn’t there”

In this symphony of fan reactions, humor, admiration, and shared references harmoniously intertwined, underscoring the diverse ways in which individuals from various walks of life connect through the shared passion for martial arts and entertainment.

What do you make of this surprising encounter between two veterans of the sport? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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