Well, it’s one way to fend off girls, Russell Brand

Russell Brand, in fetching red shorts, looked prepared for anything as he practised martial arts moves yesterday.

Flash dance: Brand kicks out with his martial arts technique while filming in Central Park

But the outrageous British comic was unlikely to deter muggers — or girl fans — as he clumsily kicked and chopped his way around New York's Central Park.

Chop chop: Brand and Hill's karate-style moves for the camera

Brand, 34, was snapped while filming a scene for his new movie, Get Him To The Greek, alongside American actor Jonah Hill.