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.
Replaced Kris Van damme for the part of Nardo on the movie Pound of flesh.