- Began training in martial arts at the age of 5.
- Was going to be a Police Officer in the R.C.M.P. before discovering acting.
- Has won several Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.
- Holds black belts in Karate and Tae Kwon Do, and has also studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and boxing, among other styles.
- Was going to pursue a professional fighting career in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) before deciding to concentrate purely on acting.
- In 2003, he tore 3 ligaments in his knee a couple of days before starting to film the movie Decoys (2004). He was on crutches in between takes.
- Underwent 2 months of grueling training before filming 300 (2006).
- Is certified as a judge in MMA under "Big" John McCarthy.
- In 2004, he was considered for the roles of Blue Ranger and Red Ranger in Power Rangers S.P.D. (2005).
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