Ellen Hollman is best known as a Hollywood actress who is best known for her roles in The Scorpion King 4 and The Matrix 4. However, away from being an actress, she has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for several years now and is a blue belt under Ryron Gracie. Not only this, but she was also awarded her pink belt by Ryron too.
When talking about BJJ, she adds “It’s a mental chess game just as much as it is physical”. This analogy is commonly used when talking about BJJ as it requires an element of thought and doesn’t just rely on brute strength or athleticism. Interestingly, Hollman is also known to do her own stunts. Arguably you could claim that it’s no coincidence that she is also into BJJ as it helps remove the fear of physical pain and discomfort.
