Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.’s comeback to Hollywood is inspiring. His highly publicized battles with addiction led him astray, but as luck would have it, the actor cleaned up his act and came back with a bang. What people aren’t so aware of is that it was the martial art of Wing Chun that played a significant role in his recovery and ultimate return.
The actor was trained by the fighting style’s originator, Eric Oram, and credits it for his lifestyle transformation. Downey Jr. was so impacted by it that he told Oprah, “Martial arts have just been… I can’t tell you how much it has affected my capacity to stay healthy and focused.” Truly moving!