For decades,Willie Nelsonhas entertained millions with his famous country music ballads.

As a youngster, I loved Charles Atlas, Bruce Lee, and kung fu.

But when I lived in Nashville I switched to doing taekwondo.

Willie Nelson performing and smiling

Last year, at the age of 78, I got my second degree black belt."

If it don’t feel good, don’t do it."

“I played shortstop.

Willie Nelson performing

I was a pole vaulter.

Then, when I went toNashville, I got into some martial arts and kung fu.

I liked it.”

Willie Nelson receiving his 5th degree black belt award from Grand Master Sam Um

If they bring it to you, you feel confident you’re able to handle it.

It’s not anything I worry about, because I’m not really afraid of it.

I don’t really think I’m afraid of anything."

An astonished Combs remarked, “That’s my moment.

I’ve had my moment.”

Nelson has been studying the martial art style known as Gong Kwon Yu Sul since his 60s.

I think a lot of it has to do with the exercise that you do.

I think martial arts is one of the best exercises you could do.

Mentally, spiritually, physically, everything.

I’m sure that’s helped."