Started martial arts training at the age of 14. Started with Aikido, and later took up Karate in which he has a black belt. Also trained in tricking with stunt group Cascade.
During the shoot of Ninja shadow of a tear, actor Scott Adkins injured his back forcing production to use Brahim Achabbakhe to double Adkins for some of his trademark aerial kicks.
Used to be a phone salesman in Paris France before beginning his movie career.
Often works with action director, fight choreographer Tim Man.