Wesley Snipes martial arts prowess has arguably been the foundation of his action movie career. Although dramatic roles in early films such as New Jack City and White Men Can't Jump did not require Snipes to display his formidable skills, it is interesting to note that many of his later roles involved a great deal of action fighting.
What is even more amazing is that in his best-known action role as Blade, the day-walking vampire hunter, Snipes acted as both producer and fight choreographer on the first two films in the series. Obviously, this is a man who loves his fighting arts.
Martial Art Training
Wesley Snipes martial arts training and background is impressive. A fifth degree black belt, with high ranks in Shotokan karate and extensive training in capoeira, he is an accomplished martial artist. Snipes first started training at the young age of 12, and credits his training for helping him overcome adversity. In an interview with the Calgary Sun, Snipes talked about how his early karate training taught him valuable life-skills:
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