Iko Uwais

Early Life

Iko Uwais was born on February 12, 1983, in Jakarta, Indonesia. When he was a child, Iko was energetic and curious, and he loved moving his body.

At a young age, he began learning **pencak silat**, a traditional Indonesian martial art. This special sport teaches balance, respect, and self-control, not just fighting moves.

Discovering His Talent

Iko trained very hard and became very skilled at pencak silat. He practiced for many years and even worked as a delivery driver while training in his free time.

One day, a movie director saw Iko practicing silat and noticed how strong and focused he was. This moment changed Iko’s life and opened the door to acting.

Movie Success

Iko became famous after starring in the movie **"The Raid"** in 2011. The film showed his amazing martial arts skills and made him popular around the world.

After that, Iko appeared in many movies, including **"The Raid 2," "Mile 22,"** and **"Snake Eyes."** Fans liked how he performed his own action scenes with speed and control.

Hard Work and Discipline

Even though Iko plays action roles, he believes that martial arts are about discipline, respect, and staying healthy. He trains every day to keep his body and mind strong.

Iko also helps create fight scenes for movies and teaches others how to move safely. He shows that practice and patience can turn a passion into a career.

Legacy and Inspiration

Iko Uwais helped introduce pencak silat to people all over the world. Because of him, many kids and adults became curious about Indonesian culture.

His story teaches us that talent can be found anywhere and that hard work can lead to big dreams. Iko’s journey reminds kids to stay active, believe in themselves, and never give up.