Everyone knows that actors have stunt doubles to make them look good and to minimize the risk of a potential project-delaying injury. So it can be easy to assume that most actors don’t actually deserve much credit for their epic fight scenes. However, some performers are the real deal. Here are five actresses who have spent serious time dedicating themselves to the study of martial arts.
1. Katheryn Winnick - Everyone’s favorite Viking was a martial artist long before she was a professional actress. Born into a martial arts family, Winnick earned her first black belt in tae kwon do at age 13, she is now a 3rd degree black belt.