He also learned climbing techniques, and how to fall and roll and jump from at least 15 feet in the air. Each broadsword used in the movie cost $10,000 and had to look weathered. He trained with an 11-pound broadsword two hours a day for three months. In preparation for the role, Schwarzenegger had weapons training, martial arts training, and horse riding lessons.Schwarzenegger had to cut down on his workout routine because his arm and chest muscles were so big that he couldn't wield a sword properly.The last thing I heard was that it would start shooting this year, and I hope that’s still the plan! While we wait for an update, I've put together a list of 15 Fun Facts for Conan the Barbarian that you might not know. I freakin’ love this movie, and one day hopefully we get that Legend of Conan sequel. If they made that movie today, the studio would want it to be cut down to a PG-13 rating, which is kind of sad. Fantasy films weren't as popular back then as they are now, and the fact that they went all-out for a violent R-rated action film is awesome. Mark Hamill and His Return of the Jedi Prop Lightsaber Reunite in Pop Culture Quest ClipĪrnold Schwarzenegger’s Conan the Barbarian is one of those rare 1980s movie gems that just kicked a ridiculous amount of ass.