Martial Arts Stunt Performer Extraordinaire From Down Under

What usually comes to mind when somebody mentions Australia?

How about, Down Under, Outback, Sydney, kangaroos, koala bears, Great Barrier Reef, Olivia Newton-John (if you’re over the age of 30, ha!), Nicole Kidman, Melbourne and the Australian Open (if you’re at all interested in tennis)?

But how about Bradley James Allan?

Anybody?

If not, well, that’s about to change (I think).

You might have even seen him and/or his work on the Big Screen without even knowing who he was.

Brad Allan was born in Melbourne and at the age of 14 he started studying Wushu under two of Jet Li’s compatriots.

Besides being an outstanding gymnast, Brad is also trained in aikido, boxing, karate and kickboxing and it really shows in his breathtaking on-screen performances.

After brief appearances in the Jackie Chan movies, “Mr. Nice Guy” and “Who Am I?”, Brad was invited to join Jackie Chan’s prestigious stunt team and thus becoming the first non-Asian to do so and subsequently taking on the role of team leader. Now, that’s impressive to me.

Brad Allan has appeared in numerous films such as Avatar, Ninja Assassin, Shanghai Knights, Shanghai Noon, Rush Hour 2, just to name a few. But he has also been able to show his talent as a stunt choreographer and coordinator in movies such as Disney’s A Christmas Carol, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, The Chronicles of Riddick, and even Rush Hour 3.

Enough said about this bundle of creative energy.

Let’s have look at a Brad Allan Action Reel, which of course includes at least one fight scene with the one and only, Jackie Chan:

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Friday, August 13th, 2010 Brad Allan, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Wushu

16 Comments to Martial Arts Stunt Performer Extraordinaire From Down Under

Matt Klein
August 14, 2010

Why have I not heard of this guy? Video is too cool. I threw it on my Facebook Fan Page. My students will love it.

Tiger
August 14, 2010

I was hoping you would like it.
Is Brad amazing or what?!
Let’s see if your students like the video as much as these two “seniors” here, just kidding.
Have a great weekend.
Always a pleasure seeing you here.
Keep up the great work you’re doing with your students.

Keith
August 15, 2010

Astounding! I actually didn’t read the post before I watched the video and my eyes popped out when I saw him fighting Jackie Chan (one of my idols).

Tiger
August 15, 2010

Glad you enjoyed it.
And yeah, this guy is absolutely amazing.
Of course, otherwise Jackie Chan wouldn’t have had him as a stunt team leader etc.
Thank you so much for writing in.

John W. Zimmer
August 15, 2010

Hey Tiger,

Impressive! I think his kind of strength is the ideal… you know strong and flexible!

Tiger
August 15, 2010

Thanks for writing in.
I also thought the first time I saw the video , “Wow!”
And I agree that strong and flexible is the way to go.
See you around, John.

Darrel
August 17, 2010

Nice review and very good video..realistic! Now I see what happens when martial arts is done wholeheartedly. It becomes a real piece of art which is very pleasant to watch and attempting to be joined.

Tiger
August 17, 2010

Thanks for your comment.
You got it!
That’s what keeps us going everyday, man.
Thanks agin, Darrel.

Max
August 19, 2010

The guy have superb skills and if he was working a lot in the big screen he must be a humble guy to keep low profile,that’s nice!

Tiger
August 21, 2010

Hey Max,
Thanks for writing in.
Yeah, this was another good find.
Brad is very amazing in so many ways.
Thanks again, Max.

forex robot
August 22, 2010

Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. good article

Tiger
August 22, 2010

Thanks for writing in again.
Glad you enjoyed the post.
Please come back again.

Ian
September 20, 2010

Wow that was so amazing.. The guy in the video is just so talented or shall I say skilled. Martial Arts is something we should all know so that we can kick some butt whenever we are in great danger. No one can take advantage of a person who is prepared, right?

Tiger
September 24, 2010

I am glad you enjoyed the video clip.
Isn’t he awesome?!
And I wholeheartedly agree with you that martial arts can offer so many benefits to just about anybody who finds the right guidance and is committed.
Talk soon.

jewels
June 10, 2011

i think bradley is such a talented man who shows such skills from just a chance encounter with jackie he has been able to show just how good he is by the demand people have for his stunt coordinations in so many films, pure brilliance.

Tiger
June 12, 2011

I agree, pure brilliance.
Thanks for writing in.