When it comes to martial-arts, womanizing, full-splits and sweet dance moves, not many can go toe-to-toe with Jean Claude Van Damme, “The Muscles from Brussels.”

Born in Belgium, JCVD spent the earlier years of his life lifting weights and kicking ass, earning a black belt in karate before most kids get their first boner.

After much ass-kicking he took up ballet, nailed it, then resumed to more ass-kicking, albeit more elegantly. By 19 JCVD was fightin’ dudes all over Europe, winning Full-Contact Championship titles and tallying up a professional record of 13-1.

Then came the martial-arts/action movies, international stardom, scandals, parodies, budget films and televised boners.

Check out JCVD fun facts, video clips and a “questionable” photo gallery after the jump.

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Bruce Lee kicked ass – no doubt about it – but most bozos don’t go any further than Enter the Dragon for their Karate flick kicks. We here at CO-ED are proud to present you with some American-style chopsocky – let’s call it chopsuey.

10. The Karate Kid (1984)

Before you roll your eyes, check yourself. Even with two-decades worth of pop culture under its black belt – has anybody ever not attempted to crane-kick in a fight? – nothing can tamper with The Karate Kid’s legacy.

9. Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)

Big Trouble in Little China’s spiritual little brother, starring Dolph Lundgren and Brandon Lee as cops cracking down on the violent, drug-dealing gangs of Los Angeles. Hawaiian hottie Tia Carrere makes a guest appearance.

8. Hard to Kill (1990)

Steven Seagal plays a go-for-broke cop named Mason Storm. That’s all you need to know.

7. Kickboxer (1989)

A quick-and-dirty cash-in on Jean Claude Van Damme’s success in Bloodsport. Genius!

6. No Retreat, No Surrender (1986)

Classic Van Damme-age before Bloodsport. Genius!

Check out the Top 5 (with video clips for each one) after the jump.

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