Arnold Schwarzenegger was struck by a flying kick at a sports event in South Africa on Saturday, though the actor and former California governor later reassured fans there was no need to worry.

Schwarzenegger, 71, was kicked from behind while chatting with fans at the Arnold Classic Africa, an event showcasing bodybuilding and other sports, in Johannesburg.

Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) And if you have to share the video (I get it), pick a blurry one without whatever he was yelling so he doesn’t get the spotlight.



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“There is nothing to worry about,” the star of the Terminator films wrote on Twitter, thanking fans for their concern. “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.”

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A video of the incident posted by Schwarzenegger showed he was not felled by the kick. The assailant was quickly restrained by a security guard.

“Do me a favor,” Schwarzenegger wrote. “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 …

“And if you have to share the video (I get it), pick a blurry one without whatever he was yelling so he doesn’t get the spotlight.”