★ HOW OLD IS PETER AERTS?
Peter Aerts is 55 years old, born October 25, 1970 in NL · Scorpio.
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About
Peter Aerts earned the nickname "The Dutch Lumberjack" for his devastating high kicks, becoming one of the greatest heavyweight kickboxers of all time. Born in Eindhoven on 25 October 1970, he won the K-1 World Grand Prix three times—in 1994, 1995, and 1998—with his 1998 victory considered the pinnacle of his career. As a Scorpio, his intense, strategic approach to the sport defined his dominance in heavyweight kickboxing.
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Biography
Peter Aerts, a Dutch retired kickboxer, dominated heavyweight competition through the 1990s and early 2000s with technical precision and devastating striking power. Born in Eindhoven on 25 October 1970, he began training in Taekwondo at fourteen and won his first world title at nineteen in 1990, claiming the International Kick Boxing Federation's Heavyweight Championship. He added the Dutch heavyweight title and World Muay Thai Association's heavyweight title before competing in Japan, where the K-1 World Grand Prix became his stage.
Aerts debuted at the inaugural K-1 World GP in 1993 but was eliminated by Ernesto Hoost. His breakthrough came in 1994 when he defeated Rob van Esdonk and Patrick Smith before taking a unanimous decision over Masaaki Satake in the finals. He won again in 1995, stopping Toshiyuki Atokawa and Ernesto Hoost before defeating Jérôme Le Banner in the final. His 1998 victory is widely considered one of the greatest K-1 performances ever: he stopped Masaaki Satake with a knee strike in the quarters, forced the referee to halt his semi-final against longtime rival Mike Bernardo, and knocked out Andy Hug with his signature high kick in the final—completing the tournament in six minutes and forty-three seconds, the quickest K-1 GP win at that time. This record stood until 2009 when Semmy Schilt broke it. Although Aerts reached three more finals (2006, 2007, 2010), 1998 marked his final Grand Prix victory. As a Scorpio born in October, Aerts embodied the sign's focus and relentless drive. Kickboxers perform at the highest levels of combat sport, blending technical mastery with physical dominance.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Peter Aerts began his martial arts journey at fourteen, training in Taekwondo in his native Eindhoven, Netherlands. At nineteen years old in 1990, he won his first world title—the International Kick Boxing Federation's Heavyweight Championship—establishing himself as a prodigy in combat sports.
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Trivia
- Aerts' nickname "The Dutch Lumberjack" came from his devastating high kicks, a signature technique that defined his fighting style.
- He competed in every K-1 World Grand Prix except one, in 2009, demonstrating extraordinary longevity at the sport's highest level.
- His 1998 K-1 World Grand Prix win in six minutes and forty-three seconds held the record for the fastest tournament victory until Semmy Schilt broke it in 2009.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Peter Aerts release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Peter Aerts?
- Peter Aerts is 55 years old (born October 25, 1970).
- When is Peter Aerts's birthday?
- Peter Aerts was born on October 25, 1970.
- What is Peter Aerts's zodiac sign?
- Peter Aerts is a Scorpio, born October 25, 1970.
- What is Peter Aerts's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Peter Aerts was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Peter Aerts from?
- Peter Aerts is from NL.
- What does Peter Aerts do?
- Peter Aerts is a actor.
- Is Peter Aerts still alive?
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