Arnold Schwarzenegger Got Kicked in the Back While in South Africa

Arnold Schwarzenegger was attacked on Saturday during his visit to South Africa.

The 71-year-old actor and former California governor was in the country for Arnold Classic Africa, a multi-sport event held in Johannesburg each May.

A video shows Schwarzenegger on the sidelines filming a rope-skipping competition on a phone. As he turns around to hand the phone over, a man runs from behind and jump-kicks Schwarzenegger in the back.

I’m not an etiquette expert, but pretty sure if you want to ask Arnold Schwarzenegger for a Lamborghini, flying kicking him in the back is not a good start. pic.twitter.com/1vqV7yLSoy

— The Kiffness (@TheKiffness) May 18, 2019

Security quickly grabbed the man and took him away. A few moments later, a person can be heard repeatedly shouting, “Help me! I need a Lamborghini!”

Schwarzenegger did not seem fazed. The video shows him leaving the venue soon after. A few hours later, he posted a video of himself on Twitter greeting fans as though nothing happened.

“Make sure to tune into my @Snapchat to see all 90 sports we have here at the @ArnoldSports Africa! Fitness is for everyone,” he wrote on Twitter.

Make sure to tune into my @Snapchat to see all 90 sports we have here at the @ArnoldSports Africa! Fitness is for everyone. pic.twitter.com/bNjSTQS9Aj

— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) May 18, 2019

Eventually, Schwarzenegger addressed the incident and reassured everyone he was fine.

“Thanks for your concerns, but there is nothing to worry about. I thought I was just jostled by the crowd, which happens a lot. I only realized I was kicked when I saw the video like all of you. I’m just glad the idiot didn’t interrupt my Snapchat,” he wrote.

Thanks for your concerns, but there is nothing to worry about. I thought I was just jostled by the crowd, which happens a lot. I only realized I was kicked when I saw the video like all of you. I’m just glad the idiot didn’t interrupt my Snapchat.

— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) May 18, 2019

Schwarzenegger also asked fans to take the focus off the man who attacked him by instead sharing videos of the young athletes at the festival.

“Do me a favor: instead of sharing the video of the guy who wants to be famous, watch some of our @ArnoldSports athletes like this young hero proving that fitness is for everyone who deserve to be famous. They’re on my Snapchat.”

Do me a favor: instead of sharing the video of the guy who wants to be famous, watch some of our @ArnoldSports athletes like this young hero proving that fitness is for everyone who deserve to be famous. They’re on my Snapchat. pic.twitter.com/EuMynJ7t1n

— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) May 18, 2019

Twitter Reactions From Arnold Fans

One person responded, “It was the equivalent of kicking a brick wall…” and added the hashtag: #TheOak.

It was the equivalent of kicking a brick wall… #TheOak

— Johnny ⚜ (@Mr_Johnny_E) May 18, 2019

“Never mind you, is the man’s foot ok??” another quipped.

Never mind you, is the man’s foot ok??

— James Harrison (@JHarris0n1979) May 18, 2019

While another person commented, “What a coward hitting you from behind. Probably broke a leg off your back.”

What a coward hitting you from behind. Probably broke a leg off your back ???? #ArnoldSchwarzenegger pic.twitter.com/gKXRsfDUTL

— JASON BICKERSTAFFE (@Jason6286) May 18, 2019

Schwarzenegger is best-known for his role as the Terminator in “Terminator” (1984), “Predator” (1987), and “Total Recall” (1990), according to IMDb.

He also served as the governor of California from 2003 to 2011.

NTD News reporter Tiffany Meier contributed to this article.