The multi-talented rapper and actor, Jaden Smith who became a household name following his appearance in The Karate Kid movie recently took a trip down memory lane to his 2010 movie alongside Jackie Chan. Recalling the filming experience and the skills he had to learn, Smith noted one particular stunt that was particularly difficult for him.

Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith in The Karate Kid (2010) | image: Columbia Pictures

Yes, it’s apparently the painful journey of mastering the splits—which was a crucial part of his character’s development—that had a lasting impact on him. Revealing how he initially struggled with the stunt, Smith referred to it as his biggest and craziest experience from filming The Karate Kid.

Jaden Smith Recalled His Journey of Mastering the Splits

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