Instead of American martial artist Chuck Norris’ significant contributions to the MMA field, he is hailed as an industry pioneer. In addition to earning a black belt in various fighting disciplines, he also founded his own, Chun Kuk Do. However, he once felt helpless, despite his undeniable courage.
In a YouTube interview, he once talked about a time when his wife was in labor and the intense emotions that followed. Unlike Norris’ usual persona, he revealed that he felt quite helpless at the moment. What really happened there? Let’s find out more about the episode.
Chuck Norris once felt helpless
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Speaking in an interview for ‘Hero and Terror,’ the 82-year-old actor once spoke candidly about his emotions while his wife was giving birth. He recounted the example as a “hopeless” point of his life. Additionally, he admitted to feeling unstable and had to flee the scene to compose himself. “I don’t know what to do to help him, and here I am a karate fighter. the actor revealed.
Norris said he stood next to his wife as she gave birth. Overwhelmed by his pain, he tried to console her, but all was in vain. Therefore, the mighty fighter felt weak and vulnerable. Furthermore, he added, “As I looked at her trying to console her, I felt blood draining from my face and I felt dizzy…”
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He continued, “… And I had to go to the bathroom to put water on my face. Even though the US Air Force veteran was trained to deal with harsh scenarios, coping with childbirth was an unexpected challenge for him. Nevertheless, this is not the first time that he has sweated in a situation other than karate.
Norris has already faced his worst fear
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According to an interview with CBN, the pro once talked about an episode of stage fright during a demonstration in front of 400 spectators. Justifying his terror, he said it was something he had been deprived of as a child. Apparently his single mother raised Norris. Thus, due to the lack of a father figure, he became a timid and non-athletic individual.
“I was able to crack that egg of insecurity that I had carried for 21 years by doing this. I kept forcing myself to keep doing this, and eventually, I was able to overcome it. he told.
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It’s quite disconcerting that warrior Chuck Norris struggled to fight his inner demons. Eventually, rising above, his name is now synonymous with prowess and heroism. Why do you think his fighting flair failed him in the work room? Was it because he couldn’t watch his beloved wife suffer? Let us know in the comments.