Began training Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu back in 1999 with the Legendary Gracie family with an intent to become a professional fighter but pursued a career in acting after his brother Paul was murdered in 2001. Still consistently trains in Jiu-Jitsu.Former collegiate football standout, was clocked at 4.48 seconds in the 40 yard dash during his last season of play. Bench pressed 23 repetitions of 225 lbs at the age of 22 and was a long jump champion as a sophomore in high school.