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Alain Moussi is a Canadian actor, stuntman, and martial artist trained in jujitsu, kickboxing, and karate. He plays the lead role of Kurt Sloane in the reboot of the Kickboxer series, Kickboxer: Vengeance (2016) and Kickboxer: Retaliation (2018), a role that was originated by Jean-Claude Van Damme, who portrays his mentor in the films.[2][3] Moussi also played the lead role in the action film Jiu Jitsu (2020), the role of Charlie Nash in the web series Street Fighter: Resurrection (2016), and Batman in the first season of the television series Titans (2018).

Key Information

As a stuntman, he has doubled for Henry Cavill (Immortals), Jason Clarke (White House Down), Josh Helman (X-Men: Days of Future Past), Travis Fimmel (Warcraft), Hugh Jackman (X-Men: Apocalypse), and Jai Courtney (Suicide Squad). In addition to stunts and acting, Moussi owns and operates K2 Martial Arts (formerly NX Martial Arts and Fitness) in Orleans, Ottawa, Canada.

Martial arts

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Moussi began his martial arts training in the art of jiu jitsu under Canadian martial arts instructor John Therien as well as practicing kickboxing under kickboxing champion Jean-Yves Theriault. He had also trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Carlos Machado, eventually earning his black belt in the art.[4]

Film career

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Moussi got his start as a stuntman and credits Jean Frenette, a former world martial arts champion turned stunt coordinator for films, with giving him his start. His first job was doubling Henry Cavill in the film Immortals. He has also doubled for Aaron Eckhart in Erased, Mike "The Miz" Mizanin in The Marine 3: Homefront and Christmas Bounty, Jason Clarke in White House Down, Josh Helman in X-Men: Days of Future Past, Travis Fimmel in Warcraft, Hugh Jackman in X-Men: Apocalypse, and Jai Courtney in Suicide Squad.

At the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, it was announced by producer/director Dimitri Logothetis that he would get his first leading role in a reboot of the 1989 film Kickboxer, which starred Jean-Claude Van Damme. In Kickboxer: Vengeance, Moussi played Kurt Sloane, a young martial artist who must refine his skills to avenge his brother's death. Van Damme took on the role of Kurt's teacher, named Master Durand. The film received mixed reviews but resulted in two sequels, Kickboxer: Retaliation, released in 2017, and Kickboxer: Syndicate, which began production in February 2017. The sequels bring Moussi back as Kurt Sloane and in addition, Moussi and longtime friend Jean-Francois LaChappelle served as fight choreographers on Retaliation.

Moussi also played the role of Charlie Nash in the web series sequel Street Fighter: Resurrection.

In 2018, Moussi worked in the Titans episode "Dick Grayson", where he and Maxime Savaria did the uncredited stunt performances of Batman.

In the summer of 2019, Moussi worked alongside Nicolas Cage, Tony Jaa, Frank Grillo, and JuJu Chan on the sci-fi martial arts film Jiu Jitsu, released in November 2020. In 2021, he had a small role as a thug on a bus who fights Bob Odenkirk's character in the action comedy Nobody.

Personal life

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Moussi's father, Jean Moussi, immigrated to Canada from Lebanon, and his mother, Rita Moussi, is French Canadian. He has a daughter.[5]

Selected filmography

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List of appearances, with year, title, and role shown
Year Title Role Notes
2005 NX Files: Discover the Secret Spike / Ronin Also writer, producer, stunt coordinator
2011 The Day Survivalist
2012 Transporter: The Series Tungsten security guard Uncredited, stunt performer; episode: "City of Love"
2013 White House Down Agent Reid's partner Uncredited
2014 Pompeii Celtic gladiator Uncredited, stunt performer
Being Human Bruiser werewolf Episode: "Oh Don't You Die for Me"
Wolves Dobie
2016 Street Fighter: Resurrection[6][7][8][9] Charlie Nash 4 episodes
Kickboxer: Vengeance Kurt Sloane Also fight coordinator
2018 Kickboxer: Retaliation Kurt Sloane
Titans Batman Also stunt double and performer; 1 episode
2019 American Gods Mr. Town's agent #3 Episode: "The Beguiling Man"
Enhanced Abel
V Wars Gardener 3 episodes
2020 Jiu Jitsu Jake Also fight coordinator
2021 Nobody Bus goon
2023 King of Killers Marcus Garan Also producer

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Alain Moussi is a Gabonese-born Canadian , stuntman, and martial artist, best known for portraying Kurt Sloane in the Kickboxer film reboot series and for his extensive work doubling high-profile actors in major action productions. Born on March 29, 1981, in , , to a Lebanese father, Jean Moussi, and a French-Canadian mother, Rita Moussi, he spent his early childhood in before his family relocated to , , when he was seven years old. Moussi began training in martial arts as a teenager, starting with under instructor John Therien, before transitioning to with Canadian champion and later achieving a black belt in under Carlos Machado; his diverse skill set also encompasses and , which he has applied both competitively and professionally. He entered the film industry as a in the early 2010s, gaining prominence by doubling actors such as in Immortals (2011), in (2016), in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), and in (2016), among others in blockbusters like (2016) and (2017). Transitioning to acting, Moussi landed his breakout lead role as Kurt Sloane in Kickboxer: Vengeance (2016), reprising it in Kickboxer: Retaliation (2018) and voicing the character in the animated Kickboxer: (2020); other notable roles include Charlie Nash in the web series Street Fighter: Resurrection (2016), the titular warrior in Jiu Jitsu (2020), and the assassin lead in King of Killers (2023). In recent years, Moussi has continued stunt coordination, including on Fight or Flight (2024) and episodes of the series FUBAR (2023–2025), while preparing for high-profile acting returns such as reprising Kurt Sloane in the live-action Kickboxer: Armageddon (filming began October 2025, distributed by Warner Bros. as of November 2025), co-starring with Mark Dacascos, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Mike Tyson, and appearing in upcoming Egyptian productions like Al Mashroa X (2025) and the series One Last Sin (2025).

Early life

Family background

Alain Despereaux Moussi was born on March 29, 1981, in , . His multicultural heritage stems from his father's roots and his mother's background, reflecting a blend of Middle Eastern and North American influences that shaped his early identity. Moussi's father, Jean Moussi, immigrated to from , where he pursued higher education and eventually became a professor of at the en . His mother, Rita Moussi, is . Jean's journey from to with limited resources exemplified the family's emphasis on hard work and perseverance, values that Moussi has often credited in reflecting on his upbringing. Moussi has two younger siblings: a sister and a brother. Due to his parents' professional commitments, the family divided the first two years of Moussi's life between , , and , fostering an early exposure to diverse African environments before relocating to . The family soon moved to , , and then to when he was seven years old. This nomadic start, combined with his father's introduction to films, sparked Moussi's lifelong passion for .

Upbringing and education

Alain Moussi was born on March 29, 1981, in , , to Lebanese father Jean Moussi, a mathematics professor, and French-Canadian mother Rita Moussi. His family spent his first two years between and the before relocating to , where they lived briefly in , , and then settled in when he was seven years old, and he was raised in the east end neighborhood of Vanier. Moussi attended Collège catholique Samuel-Genest, a French-language Catholic high school in . As a child, he was an active outdoor enthusiast, engaging in various sports and physical activities that built his early fitness foundation. His interest in action-oriented pursuits was sparked around age 10 by watching films such as Bloodsport (1988) and Kickboxer (1989) on , which introduced him to the world of and stunts through their high-energy fight scenes and athletic feats.

Martial arts

Training and disciplines

Moussi began his training at the age of 10 in Can-Ryu jiu-jitsu under the guidance of Canadian instructor John Therien at the Therien Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing academy in . He dedicated eight years to this discipline, achieving a second-degree black belt by age 18 and eventually earning a 6th Dan black belt, recognizing his advanced technical proficiency in and striking techniques. At 18, Moussi transitioned to , training under , a 23-time world champion, to refine his skills and power generation. This shift built on his jiu-jitsu foundation with an emphasis on full-contact sparring and conditioning. Throughout his adulthood, Moussi expanded his repertoire with additional disciplines, including where he attained a 1st Dan black belt, Brazilian under Carlos —earning a black belt after 17 years of study— to integrate striking, grappling, and ground work, and . His was influenced by childhood exposure to films, such as Bloodsport, which sparked his passion and shaped his diverse skill development from the early teens onward.

Achievements and instruction

Moussi has attained significant recognition in through his belt rankings and instructional roles. He holds a sixth-degree black belt in Can-Ryu jiu-jitsu, a style emphasizing techniques including striking, , and throws. Additionally, he earned a black belt in under the Machado brothers and achieved the honorary title of Renshi in Can-Ryu jiu-jitsu in December 2006, becoming the youngest practitioner to receive this distinction at age 25. These accomplishments reflect his dedication to multiple disciplines, including trained under 23-time world champion . He also competed successfully in events and competitions during his youth. In 2005, at age 24, Moussi founded NX and Fitness in , , specializing in combat jiu-jitsu and to foster practical skills. The academy, later rebranded as K2 , operates multiple locations and has grown into a prominent hub under his co-ownership with fellow black belts Scott and Aksell Nicolaides. As a head instructor, Moussi emphasizes integrated methods, from his extensive experience to mentor students in jiu-jitsu, , and related arts, thereby influencing the community by promoting accessible, high-quality education. Moussi's instructional work extends his expertise beyond personal practice, focusing on building a supportive environment for practitioners of all levels while avoiding pursuits like professional competition in favor of and educational endeavors. Through K2 Martial Arts, he has helped establish a lasting presence for combat-oriented training in the region, training generations of students and contributing to local fitness and initiatives.

Career

Stunt work

Moussi entered the film industry in the mid-2000s with an independent , transitioning to professional work in major productions in the early 2010s, leveraging his expertise to move from running his own in to behind-the-scenes work in . After opening NX and Fitness at age 23, he sought opportunities to blend his combat skills with cinema, crediting stunt coordinator Jean Frenette—a former world champion—for providing his initial break and mentorship through the On Set Stunts team. One of his earliest projects was the 2005 short film NX Files: Discover the Secret, where Moussi served as stunt coordinator alongside roles as , , and , marking his initial foray into coordinating action sequences for the screen. By 2011, he had secured higher-profile stunt work, doubling for as in Immortals, a role that served as his "stunt bootcamp" due to its demanding fight choreography and wire work. Throughout the early 2010s, Moussi contributed uncredited stunts to major productions, including White House Down (2013) as a double for Jason Clarke, Pompeii (2014), and Brick Mansions (2014), honing his skills in high-stakes action environments like explosions and vehicle work. His growing reputation led to doubling Hugh Jackman in the intense "Weapon X" sequence for X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), showcasing his ability to match the physicality of A-list stars in superhero blockbusters. In recent years, Moussi has continued stunt coordination on projects including Fight or Flight (2024) and episodes of the series FUBAR (2023–2025). Based in , Moussi built key collaborations within Canada's stunt community, including with the On Set Stunts team, which facilitated his expansion into Hollywood projects while maintaining a local presence. This network enabled steady growth, positioning him as a reliable performer for fight-heavy films and coordinators on independent endeavors.

Acting roles

Moussi's acting career gained significant momentum with his breakthrough performance as Kurt Sloane in the Kickboxer franchise reboot, starting with Kickboxer: Vengeance (2016), where he portrayed the young martial artist seeking revenge for his brother's death, a role originally played by Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1989 original. He reprised the character in Kickboxer: Retaliation (2018), depicting Sloane as an MMA champion kidnapped and forced into underground fights in Thailand, solidifying Moussi's position as the lead in this action revival series. These films marked a pivotal shift for Moussi, leveraging his martial arts background to anchor the rebooted narrative in authentic fight choreography while transitioning from stunt work to protagonist status. In 2016, Moussi took on the lead role of Charlie Nash, the presumed-dead U.S. major resurrected and hunting champions, in the four-part Street Fighter: Resurrection. This portrayal showcased his ability to embody a complex, vengeful hero in a adaptation, blending physical intensity with emotional depth amid high-stakes sequences. Moussi continued securing lead roles in action-oriented projects, including Abel, a super-soldier evading a government hunt in the sci-fi thriller (2019), and Jake, a Jiu-Jitsu warrior battling an alien threat in Jiu Jitsu (2020). In King of Killers (2023), he starred as Marcus Garan, a hitman unraveling a conspiracy among assassins, while also serving as a , highlighting his growing influence in filmmaking. These performances emphasized Moussi's preference for scripts demanding rigorous physicality, aligning with his imposing build and combat expertise to drive plot through visceral action. Amid these leads, Moussi made brief but memorable appearances, such as portraying Batman in a single episode of the DC series Titans (2018), where he confronted Dick Grayson in a hallucinatory sequence, and as a bus thug in the action-comedy Nobody (2021), engaging in a brutal fight with the . These supporting turns demonstrated his versatility in ensemble casts while reinforcing his stunt-honed prowess in fight scenes. As of November 2025, Moussi is reprising Kurt Sloane in Kickboxer: Armageddon, the franchise's concluding installment in production since October 2025, with taking place from October 27 to November 21, 2025, in and Wicklow, , where Sloane pursues vengeance after a personal tragedy through Malaysia's underground fight circuit, co-starring . This role underscores Moussi's ongoing evolution from to action lead, consistently selecting projects that capitalize on his real-world fighting skills for credible, high-impact portrayals.

Filmography

Feature films

Moussi's career began with independent projects and transitioned into prominent action roles, particularly in reboots and thrillers. His credited acting appearances in theatrical and releases are as follows:
YearTitleRoleAdditional Credits
2005NX Files: Discover the SecretSpike / Ronin, , coordinator
2011The DaySurvivalistNone
2014WolvesDobieNone
2016Kickboxer: VengeanceKurt SloaneFight coordinator
2017Cpt. WilliamsNone
2018Kickboxer: RetaliationKurt SloaneNone
2019AbelNone
2020Jiu JitsuJakeFight coordinator
2021NobodyBus GoonNone
2023King of KillersMarcus Garan
2024Fight or FlightNone coordinator
2025Kickboxer: Kurt SloaneNone (upcoming; in production as of November 2025)

Television appearances

Alain Moussi began his television career with stunt work in action-oriented series, leveraging his expertise to perform physically demanding roles. In , he appeared uncredited as a Tungsten security guard and in Transporter: The Series, contributing to high-intensity fight sequences in the thriller format. His stunt integration often blended seamlessly with the narrative, enhancing the realism of combat scenes without drawing focus from the principal cast. By 2014, Moussi transitioned into acting roles that highlighted his physicality. He portrayed the Bruiser Werewolf in the supernatural drama Being Human, appearing in the episode "Oh Don't You Die for Me," where his character engaged in a brutal, martial arts-infused confrontation that underscored the series' werewolf lore. That same year, he performed stunts in Lost Girl, including as stunt performer for Crow #5 in the episode "Destiny's Child," incorporating agile, fight-choreographed movements typical of the urban fantasy show's action elements. In 2016, Moussi took on a lead role in the animated Street Fighter: Resurrection, voicing and motion-capturing Charlie Nash across all four episodes. This martial arts-centric project allowed him to embody a operative in intense, combat-heavy scenarios, drawing directly from his background to inform the character's fluid fighting style. Moussi's television work continued to emphasize action in 2018 with an uncredited portrayal of Batman in Titans, featured in one episode as a shadowy vigilante executing precise, acrobatic maneuvers in a gritty superhero narrative; he also served as a stunt double, integrating his skills into the show's high-stakes brawls. He contributed to other DC series that year, including (episode "The Longbow Hunters") and (episode "Battles Lost and Won"), where his martial arts proficiency supported dynamic fight choreography. In 2019, Moussi appeared as Mr. Town's Agent #3 in American Gods, delivering a terse in the episode "The Beguiling Man," involving tactical confrontations that aligned with the fantasy drama's mythological action beats. Later that year, he recurred as the Gardener in V Wars, spanning three episodes including "Cold Cold Ground" and "The Night Is Darkening Round Me," portraying a grounded figure in vampire outbreak scenarios with subtle physicality amid the horror-thriller's escalating violence. Moussi's stunt work persisted into the 2020s, notably as a performer in the action-comedy series FUBAR during its 2025 episodes, such as "Tango and Smash," where he supported espionage-fueled sequences with his expertise in coordinated combat. Throughout his TV appearances, Moussi's contributions consistently bridged stunts and acting, prioritizing authentic execution to amplify the intensity of episodic action narratives.

Personal life

Family

Alain Moussi has been married to Janie Des Rosiers, an anesthesiologist at Montfort Hospital in , since 2010. The couple met during high school and maintains a relatively private family life, with Moussi occasionally sharing glimpses of their relationship in interviews. Moussi and Des Rosiers have one daughter, Annabelle, born in 2012. He has described fatherhood as a profound influence, emphasizing its role in shaping his priorities and commitment to work-life balance amid his demanding career in acting and instruction.

Residence and interests

Moussi resides in Orléans, a suburb in 's east end, , as of 2025, where he has lived since childhood after relocating to at age two from his birthplace in , . He co-owns and operates K2 school in the area, which serves as a central part of his professional and community life. Despite his international career in film and stunts, he has expressed a preference for remaining in to maintain close family ties and a grounded lifestyle, avoiding a full relocation to . Beyond his professional pursuits in and , Moussi's personal interests center on and physical well-being. He prioritizes time with his loved ones, including his daughter Annabelle, and values the simplicity of life in his hometown. His passions include teaching disciplines such as , jiu-jitsu, and at his school, which he founded to promote fitness and . Moussi also enjoys the adrenaline of live performances and fight , drawing from his early inspiration in action cinema.

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