Chris Smalling
Not an actor, but a soccer player; Smalling has a skill unlike most other sportsmen. The former Manchester United defender is more athletic than the average defender, and much of that is probably due to his commitment to the martial art of judo as a youngster before football took over at the age of 15.
In his age group, 32-year-old Smalling was a national champion. Last year, he returned to his former club and performed some of his classic techniques to a hero’s welcome.
Chris Smalling
Bolo Zenden
Another footballer with a deadly secret- skills in judo! Former Barcelona star Zenden chose to pursue judo rather than karate at a young age. Bolo Zenden, the son of former judoka Pierre Zenden, has always had a passion for the discipline. In his native Limburg province, he has won three judo championships and attained his black belt before the age of 14.
Bolo Zenden
