Was a French National Javelin champion in the early 80s.
Holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Viet Vo Dao, which is a mix of Muay Thai Boxing and Kung Fu.
Ranked 3rd and 2nd in France from 1985 until 1995 in forms (bare hands and weapons) and in fights (full-contact).
Survived a stabbing wound to the heart on August 2, 2011.