Inside History on Instagram: "“Kickboxer” (1989) stands as a quintessential martial arts action classic that cemented Jean-Claude Van Damme’s place as a global action star. Famed for its intense fight choreography and timeless themes of revenge and redemption, the film delivers a powerful blend of raw emotion and brutal combat! The story begins in Los Angeles, where Kurt Sloane (Van Damme) serves as the loyal cornerman to his older brother Eric Sloane (Dennis Alexio), a celebrated American kickb