The Film and TV Buffs vs Team Hong Kong

On the start date it will be the 60th birthday of Jean-Claude Van Damme, known as "The Muscles from Brussels". Born actually in Brussels, Belgium he began to learn martial arts at the age of 11, and trained in karate from 12 in Ixelles, Belgium and within a year was representing his country, which he continued to do for many years, becoming a European champion in his teens. Retired from competition in 1982, and made his way firstly to Hong Kong for two years, then Los Angeles with the hope of breaking into films and completing numerous odd jobs. Was eventually given a chance by Chuck Norris and he has since made many films - 75 screen credits - at the start with such films as Universal Soldier 1992, Hard Target 1992, and Timecop and Streetfighter both in 1994. Most of his later films have gone straight to video or cable, now online. Divides residence between Hong Kong and Knokke-Heist in Belgium. We believe a match should be held in his honour and hope you will accept. If the number or rating do not suit, then please make contact to adjust