"Iron Man" Becomes Karate Kid

Posted May 8th 2008 1:11PM by TMZ Staff

Former drug addict-turned-"Iron Man" Robert Downey Jr. is riding a new high these days -- and has the kicks to prove it.

The 43-year-old box office superhero (left) channeled his inner Ralph Macchio while practicing martial arts with an instructor in his L.A. driveway on Wednesday.

Is Mr. Miyagi in the Avenger Initiative, too?!

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31. RD Jr has AIDS and has lipodystrophy. So does David Spade.

Don't you see how their cheeks have sunken in from the AIDS drugs.

Tell me RD Jr didn't get it in the booty in prison.

Posted at 12:34PM on May 9th 2008 by dc-20008

32. Maybe he is just effeminate and not gay. There is a difference.

Posted at 10:02PM on May 9th 2008 by Quinn

33. He trains as a "BITCH"!

Posted at 7:18PM on May 10th 2008 by Bob

34. OK. OK, OK... that's enough. When looking at this picture it reminds me of a song from the 70's "Everyone was Kung Fu Fighting." Great Actor, medium in looks.. but do we really need to see this picture? It's like his legs are fatter than his body. EWW... Is he on drugs AGAIN?

Posted at 2:11PM on May 17th 2008 by Momma Mia

35. If he where binding over I would believe he was someones bitch. Have you seen his wife? I would rather be a beefcakes bitch than be with her. She is done right ugly! And now he is talking about breeding with her. YUCK!

Posted at 2:20PM on May 17th 2008 by Momma Mia

36. Robert Downey Jr. is....WOW ...what can you say.!!! I've been rewatching his movies after Ironman (awesome!!) came out and it has made me realize just why he is a great actor. Ironman might have been the most resent but it did not just fall in his lap. He worked for it proving that he deserved it. He is flying high right now and I'm proud that he has recaptured his life, happily married and is heading in the right direction!!!

Love you RDJ, Good Luck.....Goooooo get them baby !!!!

Posted at 6:46AM on May 21st 2008 by Deb

37. WOW.........Robert Downey Jr....you have my heart and always have !!!

Posted at 6:52AM on May 21st 2008 by Deb

38. You are such a wonderful example, Robert, how one can change... That would be nice if you would go to speak to groups about what you have gone thru (like speaking to high school kids). I say Bravo to you. I hope you win an Academy Award, some where down the line.. You are a wonderful actor....You go!!!

Posted at 7:40AM on May 21st 2008 by Jayne

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