Sanjay Dutt to learn kickboxing

17 March,2010 06:38 AM IST |   |  Tushar Joshi

Will fly down a special trainer to learn kickboxing


Will fly down a special trainer to learn kickboxing

After getting brickbats for his bulges in Blue, Sanjayu00a0 Dutt went on a diet-and-workout routine. He even stopped drinking. As a result of that effort, the actor is now looking fitter than he has in a long time.

Next on Sanju's list is learning kickboxing from Silvio Simac, who worked with him in Sohail Maklai's Knockout.



Kickboxing is the answer
A source reveals, "Sanju was super-impressed by Silvio, when they worked together. The actor was convinced that kickboxing was the answer to all-round stamina increase and fitness. Although Silvio is based in the UK, they discussed the possibilities of training together.u00a0 Sanju is keen to train in martial arts and kickboxing. He wants to retain his flexibility and increase stamina."u00a0

Dutt confirms, "I've been training by myself for the last few months. I am very keen to get Silvio Simac down to

Who is Silvio Simac?

Silvio Simac is a Croatian/Italian martial artist who has appeared in many mainstream American action movies. He is a former Taekwondo world champion and also briefly trained for MMA combat, he also holds a degree in Economics from Thames Valley University in London.

Mumbai for six months to train me. I don't mind even flying down to UK for a couple of months and staying there to get trained and learn kickboxing from Silvio but I would like him to come to India for the first four months here."


Diet talk
The actor adds that he has now discontinued the ketosis diet. "I stopped it as one can only follow that for a month. Now I am only on a diet of boiled fish and chicken."
u00a0In the past, Sanju had hired the services of a special body building trainer from the US -- Lawrence Gonsalves during the making of Blue.
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