7. Ed O’Neill – Black Belt – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
In 1991, Ed O’Neill started studying the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the coaching of Rorion Gracie. For those who don’t know, Gracie is a prominent member in the famous Gracie family and holds a 9th degree black belt in the style. In 2007, after 16 years of training, O’Neill earned his black belt.
When he’s not shooting episodes of Modern Family, O’Neill still trains in the art, a journey that is in its 25th year now. O’Neill has said that earning his black belt was one of the greatest achievements in his life. He also made a little noise last year when he challenged CM Punk to a fight in the ring. Considering that O’Neill trains with Punk and outranks him in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there may have been a good reason why he was confident enough to issue a challenge.
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