Early on in "Empress Ki," Ha Ji Won and Ji Chang Wook race their horses down Dae Chang Do beach. It's a beautiful scene because the actors are both skilled riders.

Riding horses is one of Ha Ji Won's many off screen hobbies. She is also no stranger to the expert moves required for sword fighting.

The actress is an expert at Kendo, a modern Japanese martial art that is descended from sword fighting and whose followers now uses bamboo sticks. And she could probably flip you on to your back without much effort.

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