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Breaking News: ‘Let’s Dance’ Star Marie Mouroum Advocates for Martial Arts in Schools
Hamburg, Germany – Marie Mouroum, a renowned Hollywood stuntwoman and star of the RTL dance show “Let’s Dance,” has made a powerful call for martial arts to be integrated into the German school curriculum. Mouroum, known for her daring stunts in films like “The Equalizer” and “James Bond 007: No Time to Die,” emphasized the importance of martial arts for fostering self-confidence and safety, particularly among girls.
Martial Arts: A Potential New School Subject
“That could actually be a basic sport in schools,” said the 32-year-old Berliner in an interview with the German press agency. “In many Eastern European countries, it is also the case that this is really part of the basic base, just as we have athletics and gymnastics in sports.” Mouroum believes that the mastery of martial arts fulfills a special function, especially for girls. “I would recommend it to children in general, girls or boys, but of course it is more important for girls, because girls naturally bring this self-confidence like little boys.”
Empowering Girls Through Martial Arts
Mouroum stressed that martial arts can significantly enhance self-confidence among girls. “I think it is very important that girls are aware of their strength, know that they could defend themselves, that they could really hit if it matters.” This newfound self-assurance, she continued, can help girls navigate the world with greater confidence and possibly deter potential threats. “I believe that you just go a little more through the world, upwards. And a strength also radiates and maybe keeps the risk away.”
Discipline and Self-Control
Discipline is another crucial aspect Mouroum highlighted. “It is really a very, very respectful relationship in martial arts. You really learn to control yourself and not to apply your martial art, which you learn there. This is also a very important topic. Nevertheless, it serves to defend in an emergency.”
Upcoming Event: “Oktagon 73”
This Saturday, June 28th, Marie Mouroum will be in Hamburg at the mixed martial arts event “Oktagon 73” as a backstage reporter for RTL+. She will provide a behind-the-scenes look for the audience, with the main fight featuring Christian Eckerlin, Germany’s best-known MMA star, making his comeback after an eight-month break. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. on RTL+.
Marie Mouroum: A Career in Stunts
The 32-year-old has been in the stunt business since she was 18. Her impressive career includes doubling for Queen Latifah in “The Equalizer” and Bond-Girl Lashana Lynch in “James Bond 007: No Time to Die.” One of her most dangerous stunts involved flying through the air from one building to another in a Bond film. “You fly through the air from one building to another. The rope stops you shortly before the ground. And that’s really a moment when you think: ‘What if this rope doesn’t keep you at the last moment?'”
Injuries: A Professional Risk
Injuries are a common part of the job for stuntpeople, and Mouroum has had her share. During a stunt in “The Equalizer,” she broke her ankle and tore ligaments after jumping from a balcony. “You jump into a kind of cardboard box that is supposed to catch the impact. These boxes should actually break.” Despite additional protective measures, she sustained significant injuries, including rib bruises.
Marie Mouroum’s advocacy for martial arts in schools is a timely and impactful call that could have lasting benefits for the next generation. Her insights into the world of stunts and her experiences as a female action star provide a unique perspective on the importance of self-defense and discipline.
