Chuck Norris | Taekwondo Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Chuck Norris in 1976 Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (born March 10, 1940) is an actor and practitioner of Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo / Tang Soo Do . He is the originator of his own martial arts style - a variant of the above styles - called Chun Kuk Do . Norris was the first person ever voted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame. From 1965 through 1980, he won many state, national, and international championships. Norris received the Competitor of the Year award in 1968 and was the first man ever to win the World Professional Karate Championship. In 1975, Norris received the Instructor of the Year award, and in 1977, the Competitor of the Year.

Norris is founder of the United Fighting Arts Federation with more than 2,300 Chun Kuk Do Black Belts all over the world. In 1997, Norris reached another milestone in his life: he was the first man ever in the western hemisphere to be awarded an 8th degree Black Belt Grand Master recognition in the Tae Kwon Do martial arts system. Chuck Norris Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Film & Theater Personalities Chuck Norris Biography Chuck Norris is a martial artist and actor who founded his own school of martial art, Chun Kuk Do. This biography of Chuck Norris provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline. Quick Facts Mike Norris, Eric Norris, Danilee Kelly Norris, Dakota Alan Norris, Dina Norris,, education United Fighting Arts Federation, KickStart, Net worth 2001 - Veteran of the Year award for significant contributions and continued patriotism. Image Credit Carlos Ray âChuckâ Norris is a martial art expert who has appeared in a number of action films and television roles. He is most famous for being a martial artist and for founding his own school of martial arts, Chun Kuk Do.

For this highly respected individual, who grew up as a mediocre and shy child who was not in the least athletically inclined, name and fame seemed to be a farfetched dream. While serving in the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman he was stationed at the Osan Air Base in South Korea where his interest in martial arts began. He began training in Tang Soo Do and earned black belts in that art which paved the way for him to become a martial artist. He went on to open a chain of Karate schools after his discharge from the Air Force and founded his own martial arts school, the Chun Kuk Do. In his illustrious career as a martial artist, he has scored victories over renowned experts like Skipper Mullins, Victor Moore and Steve Sanders. He not only won the Professional Middleweight Karate champion title, but also held it for six consecutive years. In addition to being a martial artist and an actor, Norris is also a well known author of Christian books. Childhood & Early Life He was the eldest son of Wilma and Ray Norris. His father who did odd jobs, such as, mechanic, bus and truck driver, was an alcoholic.

His parents divorced when he was a teenager and his father dropped out of his life. He helped his mother raise his younger brothers. He attended North Torrance High School. He was a shy and average student who did not think much of himself. Career He began his career in the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman in 1958. He was sent to Osan Air Base in South Korea where he became interested in martial arts. He began training in Tang Soo Do and earned black belt in that art. He continued working as an Air Policeman after returning to the United States at the March Air Force Base in California. He started working for the Northrop Corporation after being discharged in 1962. He opened a chain of Karate schools numbering more than 30 schools spread over different cities during the 1960s. He was very popular as an instructor and had several celebrity students including Steve McQueen, Bob Barker, and Priscilla Presley. He also participated in various martial arts tournaments. He lost his first two tournaments to Joe Lewis and Allen Steen. He also lost three matches at the International Karate Championships to Tony Tulleners. However, he was not someone to be disheartened easily.

By the late 1960s, he had worked on his technique and won the Professional Middleweight Karate champion title on 24 November, 1968; he would defend this title five more times till 1974. He won Karateâs Triple Crown for the most tournament wins of the year in 1969. He decided to try his hand at acting at the urging of his celebrity student, Steve McQueen. He made his acting debut in 1969 in the movie, âThe Wrecking Crewâ. This role was however uncredited. He met the martial artist Bruce Lee during a martial arts demonstration in Long Beach. He appeared as Colt in Bruce Leeâs directorial debut, âWay of the Dragonâ in 1972. The movie was a super hit. At the behest of McQueen he began receiving acting classes at MGM. He had his first starring role in the 1977 action film âBreaker! Breaker!â in which he played a trucker whose friend is killed by a policeman.

He proved to be quite a bankable actor during the 1980s. He appeared in a series of action films that included âThe Octagonâ (1980), âLone Wolf McQuadeâ (1983), âCode of Silenceâ (1985), and âHero and the Terrorâ (1988). In 1990, he created the martial art style, Chun Kuk Do which is based on the Tang Soo Do art form. The Korean term Chun Kuk Do is loosely translated as âThe Universal wayâ in English. The United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) holds the Chun Kuk Do world championship tournament in Nevada. In 1990, he became the first ever Westerner in the history of Tae Kwon Do to be given the rank of 8th Degree Black Belt Grand Master. He starred in the long-running action crime drama television series, âWalker, Texas Rangerâ which ran for eight seasons from 1993 till 2001.

The series was broadcast in over 100 countries and was famous for its moral values. A television movie, âWalker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fireâ was made in 2005 which was based on the popular television series of the same name. Norris reprised the role of Cordell Walker in the movieâthe same role he had portrayed in the series. Major Works He founded the martial arts, Chun Kuk Do, which is a hybrid martial art style. It evolved from Tang Soo Do and borrows from elements of different fighting styles. The art form includes a code of honour and rules to live by. Awards & Achievements He was named the Fighter of the Year by the âBlack Belt Magazineâ in 1969. He was presented by the Golden Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000 by the World Karate Union Hall of Fame. Personal Life & Legacy He married Dianne Holechek in 1958 and had two sons with her. He also had a daughter named Dina with a different woman even while he was married. He and Dianne divorced in 1988.

His second marriage was to former model Gena OâKelley in 1998. The couple had twin children in 2001. He also has several grandchildren. He is well known for his philanthropy and contributes towards organizations like Funds for Kids, the United Way, Vijay Amritraj Foundation, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Trivia This martial artist is the subject of an ironic internet meme which lists absurdly heroic and funny fictional facts about him. Translate this page to Spanish, French, Hindi, Portuguese Pictures of Chuck Norris 1000+ images about Tang Soo Do on Pinterest | Chuck norris, Kyokushin and Michael jai white Forward Tang Soo Do (당수도, pronounced [taŋsudo]) is a Korean martial art "incorporating fighting principles from Soo Bahk Do (as described in the Kwon Bup Chong Do) and techniques from northern and southern Chinese Kung Fu.". The techniques of what is commonly known as Tang Soo Do are primarily shotokan karate, subak, taekkyon and kung fu. Tang Soo Do literally means "China Hand Way".

Chuck Norris, popularized Tang Soo Do in the United States, and evolved the martial art Chun Kuk Do from it. See More Chuck Norris | MUGEN Database | Fandom powered by Wikia Origin N/A Chuck Norris is a famous American martial artist and actor. He's famous for starting his own type of martial arts fighting style called Chun Kuk Do and also playing the starring role in the television series, Walker, Texas Ranger. Since his appearance on this TV series, Chuck Norris has become an Internet phenomenon in a feature known as Chuck Norris Facts. These facts are normally absurd hyperbolic claims about Chuck's toughness, attitude, virility, sophistication, and masculinity, with some of these facts even going as far as portraying Chuck Norris as a god. There is a similar meme in which it is called "Chuck Norris is perfect", and the meme is explained by the title. In M.U.G.E.N , his character is based off of these "facts." He was considered one of the cheapest characters in M.U.G.E.N, mainly due to him being seemingly invincible.

However, over recent years Chuck Norris has been suppressed by cheaper characters, such as the ONI-MIKO series , Crazy Catastrophe , and Ancient Donald (12p) , making him lose his spot as the "cheapest" character. Contents [ show ] Gaelik's version Chuck Norris sprites are simply a palette swap of Joseph Joestar from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. He has, however, had major modifications done to his movelist by some of the most famous cheap character makers such as Ironcommando , Lunatic, TROY, hsiehtom, Shishido-Kuon, etc... Read more... Non-Cheap Edit This version is a Non-Invincible version of Chuck Norris by luigibarqs. It is a Joseph Joestar edit and does not have overpowered Specials or Hypers. Hittable version This version is a Hittable version of Chuck Norris by leandroff5/leandroff5sfz3. It is basically Chuck Norris, only with his coding altered and CLSN boxes added so he can be defeated by normal means. Beware though, as he still possesses all of his Specials and OHKO Hyper moves unlike the non-cheap version.

bumble_vin's version This character can use weapons such as a Rifle, Shotgun, Flamethrower & Rocket Launcher. This version has a very easy AI. Videos Martial Arts for kids facts and guide for parents | Ideas, reviews and activities for kids What other parents say about... Kids' Fun Martial Arts: Facts & Ideas Interesting facts about Kids' Fun Martial Arts: Facts & Ideas The term ‘Martial Art’ is Latin and means the art of Mars, referring to the Roman God of war. The 2010 remake of “The Karate Kid” depicts American teen actor, Jayden Smith, actually doing Kung Fu. Famous Martial artist Bruce Lee invented his own style called ‘Jeet Kune Do.’ Wing Chun is a form of Kung Fu invented by a small woman to defend herself against attacks from large men. Actor Chuck Norris was a student of Tang Soo Do in Korea in the 1960s and has since founded his own martial arts school. In the film ‘Way of the Dragon’, Bruce Lee fought Chuck Norris in the Roman Colosseum. Earning a black belt in any martial arts is usually the end goal for most students.

This can take anywhere between 3 and 10 years, it all depends how much effort you put in! How to pick a martial arts class for your child about Kids' Fun Martial Arts: Facts & Ideas Some key points to consider when choosing a Martial Arts club/class for your child: What ages and skill levels does it cater for? Does this suit your child? What is your child hoping to gain from Martial Arts classes? Confidence? Self-defence skills? Fitness? Strength? Will this style of class achieve these aims? What style or form of Martial Art does the teacher use? What style is your child interested in learning? What should your child wear for the classes? Do you need to buy anything specific prior to starting? National associations & clubs about Kids' Fun Martial Arts: Facts & Ideas NAKMAS (National Association of Karate and Martial Arts Schools) - Established in 1992, NAKMAS is a National Governing Body which provides insurance, documentation, grading, etc. to its members. The Jitsu Foundation - Jitsu is a martial art based on the traditional styles of Jiu Jitsu.

Qualifications & exams about Kids' Fun Martial Arts: Facts & Ideas Qualifications/grades for children Most martial arts use a grading system based on coloured items such as a belt or a sash. The basic system starts with yellow, then green, blue, purple and black but may incorporate more colours between, before or after. Individual differences occur between different martial arts so it is important to understand how the grading system of your chosen style works. If your child starts a martial art, it is a general guide that he/she will advance one grade per year at the very least. Therefore a child starting at age 8 years old is likely to have their black belt by the age of 18 at the latest. Qualifications of tutors/coaches etc This again is dependent on the individual sport. Different teachers will have different qualifications for the type of martial art they wish to instruct so it is important to check that the qualification the instructor holds is relevant to you. Learning from the activity about Kids' Fun Martial Arts: Facts & Ideas Balance Stealth Discipline Each martial art has a different focus. A parent needs to consider what a child hopes to gain from a martial arts class (e.g.

fitness, self-confidence, spirituality, self-defence, flexibility, strength, social skills, etc.) and then can research the different styles available, choosing the one that best provides the skills required. Famous people about Kids' Fun Martial Arts: Facts & Ideas Sherlock Holmes was supposedly a master of the uncommon but very real form of British martial arts “Bartitsu”, which helped Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s hero defeat his nemesis, Professor Moriarty. Batman star Christian Bale (born January 30, 1974) and Chaplin actor Robert Downey Jr (born April 4, 1965) both have trained in Wing Chun, a form of Kung Fu. Elvis (1935 – 1977) – Pop star during the day, master of Chito-ryu (Japanese form of karate) by night. Earning a black belt in this, the 60s singer also dabbled in Shotokan karate and Taekwondo. Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan (born April 7, 1954) is a Chinese martial artist widely known for injecting physical comedy into his martial arts performances and for performing all his own complex stunts.

He has appeared in more than 150 films starting his acting career by being a stuntman in Bruce Lee films. Bruce Lee (1940-1973) learnt Wing Chun (a close range combat martial art) from the age of 12 years old, before developing his own style of martial art as an adult. He was very much focused on the acrobatics and fitness side of the sport and managed to translate this into his role as a film actor and director. YouTube about Kids' Fun Martial Arts: Facts & Ideas CCMAA CNY 2012 Martial Arts Demonstration (Multiple) - A Martial Arts demonstration celebrating Chinese New Year in Boston 2012. Black belt karate kid 8 year old - A film of Mark Garry who was the youngest person to achieve Karate Black belt at only 8 years old. 9 Year Old Jake Ramos Testing for Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do - There are lots of films out there of cute children trying different martial arts but this one is really worth watching. 9 year old Tae Kwon Do student, Jake Ramos, testing for his Black belt after 6 years of training.

Interesting articles about Kids' Fun Martial Arts: Facts & Ideas Facts about martial arts - A short article about choosing martial arts instruction for children. Why is Chuck Norris famous? Why is Chuck Norris famous? Mar 21, 2011 Share Why is Chuck Norris famous? Carlos Ray ChuckÃ¢â‚¬ Norris was born in 1940 on 10th March. He is an American Martial Artist and actor. He was in United States Air Force for some time. Later, he left the Air Force and started becoming popular in Martial Arts. He founded a school of his own in Martial Arts called as Chun Kuk Do. He appears to be a tough guy. An internet gala has started from 2005 which is called as Chuck Norris Facts that formed as a source for some excellent feats of Norris. Norris featured in various action films like Way of the DragonÃ¢â‚¬ where he acted along with Bruce Lee. Norris was also a famous star in The Cannon GroupÃ¢â‚¬ in 1980.

His next participation was in a television series Walker, Texas RangerÃ¢â‚¬ which was telecasted from 1993 to 2001. It is special to say about Norris that he is very religious Christian. He has authored many books related to Christianity and has given them to Republican causes. He delivered speeches on behalf of former Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee in 2007 and 2008. Mike contested from the republican side for President in the year 2008. The conservative website called WorldNet Daily was contributed with the columns from Norris. Norris lost in Karate matches in his first two tournaments at the International Karate championship. In 1968 and on 24th of November, Norris won the professional middleweight karate championship title. He could hold this title for about 6 years. He could manage to win Triple Crown of Karate in the year 1969 by winning many tournaments in this year. Norris also won The fighter of the YearÃ¢â‚¬ award in 1969 given by Black Belt Magazine.

In the same successful year of 1969, he did his debut film The Wrecking CrewÃ¢â‚¬ by Dean Martin. Later, he acted in many films and in one of them he worked along with Academy award winner Louis Gossett Jr. Norris created history when he was found as a part of the documented history of Tae Kwon Do as he was the first westerner to be portrayed as such. He was given a rank of eighth degree Black Belt Grand Master. In 2000, he was awarded with Golden Lifetime achievement award by World Karate Union Hall of fame. Similar Posts: Top martial art actors How Bruce Lee changed the world The History Channel’s “How Bruce Lee Changed the World” explores the amazing multitude of ways that Bruce Lee – the first international Asian superstar–has influenced pop culture. Calling Lee the biggest movie star in history is a bit of a stretch (though every shot of this hypnotically charismatic performer argues that he might have...

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Koepfer Sutemi waza Taekwondo Tai Chi Chuan Thai boxing Throw (grappling) Todd Shawn Tei Tony Capraro training Wing Chun Wing Tsun Wushu MartialArtsTube | Privacy Policy | "Way of the dragon (Bruce Lee vs Chuck Norris) video" is powered by Youtube This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More Translate » Top 75 Martial Arts Movie Stars and their Training Backgrounds | Martial Arts Action Movies - DVD\'s - Blu-rays Select Page Top 75 Martial Arts Movie Stars and their Training Backgrounds You know they’re deadly. You’ve seen them move and kick ass on screen performing incredible feats of acrobatic martial arts at a speed and intensity that you’d probably pass out from. But are they any good? (lol) More specifically, how did these Martial Arts actors become so skilled and powerful at what they do, which path did they take – what style? I want in!

I’ve been wondering for years what some of the best in the industry do to harness their skill and sharpen their blade (so to speak), so I’ve spent weeks researching, digging and finding out exactly what each of the following actors trains in that makes them so god damn awesome at what they do. So no more foreplay and following up on my this list will pick up where my “ Celebrities Black Belts / Martial Artists ” left off, here we go (in no particular order) Bruce Lee I had to start with the most famous Martial Artist of our time – The little dragon himself, Bruce Lee. There’s no simple ‘style’ here, as many know this man with the ‘style of no style’ has lots of styles under his belt…. (what?). He first learned a little Tai Chi from his father, some fencing from his older brother the fencing champion, and of course the background in Wing Chun that established his base before moving to America and picking up various arts from other practitioners.

Here’s the breakdown: Jeet Kune Do (founded) Jun Fan Kung Fu (founded) Wing Chun under Ip Man (or Yip Man for the purists) Boxing, he was a highschool boxing champion in Hong Kong, furthered his study in the US Fencing Karate – trained with Karate fighters, knows the movements but not formerly ranked. Judo (learned from Judo legend Gene Lebell) Kali/Escrima from Dan Inosanto Endless Various arts through research and reading. Chuck Norris He mastered the art of concealing his deadly fist within his beard (that’s why I grew my beard 😉 ) and he destroys everything in his path – well, this is all after 1972 when Bruce Lee kicked his ass in Way of the Dragon and of course the small parts he had in other movies. But Chuck Norris is no slouch, he is one of the greatest martial artists of our time holding world titles in Karate and several belts aswell as his own style of martial arts. More than that he has been a shining example and role model for everyone who looks up to him – spawning a movie about a kid who is obsessed with Chuck Norris called Sidekicks .

He’s the freakin man. Here’s the credentials he has under his belt: Chun Kuk Do 10th Dan Black Belt (founded) Tang Soo Do 9th Dan Black Belt Taekwondo 8th Dan Black Belt Karate 5th Dan Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under the Machados Judo Black Belt Jeet Kune Do learned from Bruce Lee Chuck’s list is inspiring and perhaps the most impressive I think I’ve ever seen. Jason Statham Expendables, Transporter, Crank… Yeah, the Stathe-man has some moves and some movies. He may not be the world class martial artist we all come to expect from mainstream martial arts actors these days but he’s still got a solid background and well and truly beyond what the ‘average’ martial artist achieves in his time. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt Wing Chun Kickboxing/Muay Thai Jean Claude Van Damme You know him from Bloodsport, Kickboxer and Universal Soldier (among a heap of other movies) and he is a former Karate World Champion. It’s one of Hollywood’s most ever popular martial arts stars Jean Claude Van Damme!

He’s a skilled man, despite what some people may think, he fought in 19 full contact kick boxing fights being defeated only once and winning the other 18 by knockout. Damn! He’s a man to be taken seriously… Shotokan Karate 2nd Dan Black Belt Kickboxing Michael Jai White Michael Jai White is another martial arts star who really has some other worldly skills and credentials that has even UFC fighters and commentators like Joe Rogan stating quite boldy “Michael Jai White is no joke“. This guy has been in the movies, has high ranks in a handful of arts and still competes in bare knuckle Kyokushin Karate Kumites. He’s as real as they get when you take martial artists from the movies and put them alongside guys who can really fight. Here’s a look at Michael Jai White’s crazy impressive background: Note: I don’t have his exact ranks but he is a highly ranked black belt in some of these arts. Kyokushin Karate Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, trained in Wesley Snipes This guy is so cool, I mean he was Blade after all!

Wesley Snipes has been training since he was a child and is a very serious martial artist with some killer credentials, just check them out! Shotokan Karate 5th Dan Black Belt Taekwondo 3rd Dan Black Belt Hapkido 2nd Dan Black Belt Kung Fu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Loren Avedon I remember when I first saw this guy in The King of Kickboxers , the energy was crazy and the movie was cool. But I had never heard of Loren before I saw that film and since then have become a fan, and it’s no wonder why – check out his credentials: Taekwondo 5th Dan black belt Hapkido 8th Dan black belt Jackie Chan The world’s greatest stuntman, Jackie Chan, is no one to be messed with! If falling from crazy heights and nearly killing himself on a regular basis isn’t enough to take him seriously, here’s what else he’s trained in: Peking Opera Stunt Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Mark Dacascos Mark is as serious a martial artist as any.

He grew up with a father who was a high ranking martial artist and has (obviously) built a portion of his career around his martial arts skills and has won several tournaments in his younger years. Don’t mess with Mark! Wun Hop Kuen Do 8th Dan Black Belt Muay Thai Black Tiger Northern Dhaolin KungFu Boxing Jimmy Wang Yu The one armed Swordsman himself is very well known in Hong Kong cinema, very much disliked by most of his co-stars for being an A-grade dickhead (putting flies in his mouth for kissing scenes?) and he was charged with murder in 1981 – but released for lack of evidence. Jimmy Wang Yu definitely has a colorful background. The totality of Jimmy’s training is numerous street brawls and his swimming training – but he’s go no formal training. Not bad for one of Hong Kong’s most famous Martial Arts stars. No formal training Dolph Lundgren Dolph is the man! He’s fought Stallone’s Rocky, Van Damme’s Luc Deveraux and has even popped up in the background of an earlier James Bond film. He’s a tall, built and powerful guy with a strong background in martial arts.

Dolph has won several full contact Karate tournaments almost defeating one world champion, a second degree black belt when he was still only a green belt! Crazy. Kyokushin Karate 3rd Dan Black Belt Goju Ryu Karate Judo Steven Seagal This ex CIA, ex KGB ex tough guy turned cook or peaceful nobody will use his skills to kill you and you’re entire posse if you mess his shit up. Well, this fits the characters Steven Seagal plays, but he’s really just another actor with a strong background in traditional martial arts: Aikido 8th degree Kenjutsu Black belt Gary Daniels Gary Daniels has played some top roles and been in some awesome fights over the years (well, in films) but he’s also got a strong background in kicking style martial arts, although I’m sure his hands are good too 🙂 Here’s what Gary Daniels has under his belt: Taekwondo 2nd Dan Kickboxing – Former Professional, WKBA & PKA Light Heavy Weight Champion Jet Li Jet Li is one of the biggest names in martial arts cinema and one of the top handful of Hong Kong martial arts actors.

It’s funny though, he doesn’t have as varied a background as those alongside him, but his credentials are still very impressive: Wushu performer on Beijing Wushu team 15 Gold Medals one Silver Medal Donnie Yen You can’t have a list like this without including Donnie Yen – who is one of the all time best in the martial arts movie industry. Donnie has a strong background and is known for expressing different styles of fighting and martial arts in his movies. Donnie’s really done his fans justice by bringing his training experience to film. Tai Chi Mixed Martial Arts Yanin Jeeja The star of Chocolate also has a strong Martial Arts background. She’d have to in order to pull off some of the moves she does! Here’s what this Thai actress has up her sleeve: Taekwondo 3rd Dan Black Belt Muay Thai Matt Mullins Former Extreme Martial Arts (XMA) champ and current Martial Arts movie actor Matt Mullins has a pretty solid background also, and you’ve seen him move!

Matt’s fairly high ranked for a guy in his mid 30’s: Shorei Ryu Karate 4th Dan Chris Casamassa He was Scorpion in Mortal Kombat, and he’s played many fighters and performed many stunts in American Martial Arts films. Chris has definitely got a solid background in the arts: Red Dragon Karate 8th Dan Black Belt Shorin Ryu 3rd Dan Black Belt Simon Rhee He’s up there! Simon Rhee from The Best of the Best movies is a well renowned martial artist with a background in a handful of styles. Taekwondo 7th Dan Black Belt Hapkido 4th Dan Black Belt Wing Chun Phillip Rhee Phillip Rhee was also in The Best of the Best series and is known for his solid Martial Arts background. Check it out! Taekwondo 6th Dan Black Belt Hapkido 3rd Dan Black Belt Wing Chun Boxing Jerry Trimble Another solid American Martial Artist, Jerry Trimble shows off his powerful kicks from years of training in Taekwondo!

Taekwondo 6th Dan Chuck Jefferys A fight Coordinator, stunt man and veteran of Martial Arts movies, Chuck Jefferies has a solid foundation Shaolin Wushu. Shaolin Wushu 5th Dan Black Belt Noah Ringer This kid was The Last Airbender and actually has a solid training background himself despite being born in 1996! So far he’s earned himself a 2nd Degree black belt. Taekwondo 2nd Dan Brandon Lee Seems Obvious, the son of Bruce Lee would have some martial arts experience right? I shouldn’t need to say more than that but he trained quite heavily into his adult years before his tragic death at 28. Here’s what Brandon had knowledge in: Jeet Kune Do Wushu Iko Uwais This guy, working alongside Gareth Evans, has helped to set a whole new standard for martial arts films in the last 10 years. If you’re not familair with him, familiarize yourself! Watch The Raid & The Raid 2 Now!

Pencak Silat former National Champion (2005) Michelle Yeoh Michelle Yeoh is one of the biggest names in martial arts film, if not the biggest name in female martial arts film. So you’d expect she has some abilities! Well, She has a tiny amount of training Taekwondo and the rest was learned as she worked on films… Michelle Yeoh has no formal training or rank! Jacky Wu Jing Holy shit this guy had potential, until he recently suffered a severe career threatening injury (get well soon brother!). Let’s hope it all pans out because Jacky Wu Jing has a solid background with Fatal Contact and SPL: Killzone under his belt. Lucky we have Wolf War and SPL 2 on the way 🙂 Jacky Wu Jing’s training is mainly: Wushu Beijing team Sammo Hung Sammo is a legend of Hong Kong cinema and one of the 3 dragons (Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao and Sammo) who helped raise the bar in terms of intensity and quality of martial arts choreography.

Here’s his background: Bak Pei Peking Opera School Lam Kuen Wing chun Yuen Biao The third dragon and perhaps the most physically capable of the 3, Yuen Biao is one of the most underrated martial arts actors of all time. He’s been through the same grueling upbringing as Jackie and Sammo. Black Belt Magazine called him “one of the most acrobatic martial artists ever”. Bak Pei Peking Opera School Richard Norton Richard Norton is one of Australia’s greatest Martial Artists and one of the friendliest I’ve ever met. I’m glad because he’d easily kick my ass, here’s his credentials: Goju Kai Karate 5th Dan Black Belt Zen Do Kai Freestyle Karate 8th Dan Black Belt Chun Kuk Do 5th Dan Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4th Dan Black Belt under the Machados Kickboxing Mixed Martial Arts Gordon Liu This Shaw Brothers star has had a life of training in Kung Fu, and it shows in his movies.

Hung Gar Kung Fu Bolo Yeung Training since the age of 10, adding a few more squats, bench presses and deadlifts than the average martial artist (that’s a bad joke BTW) and Mr Hong Kong (bodybuilding champion), Bolo Yeung is an instantly recognizable icon of martial arts cinema – especially since he played the role ‘Bolo’ in Enter the Dragon across from Bruce Lee. Tai Chi Several Forms of Kung Fu Jeff Speakman Jeff Speakman is another truly serious martial artist who carries the torch in his style. He’s the perfect weapon, and is insanely high ranked! American Kenpo Karate 9th Dan Black Belt Goju Ryu Karate 9th Dan Black Belt Sonny Chiba The Street Fighter himself, Sonny Chiba trains in several styles when he’s not ripping the abused genitals of movie rapists straight from their groin. He’s every bit the knowledgable and deadly martial artist we’ve come to see him as in his movies. Seriously?

Damn: Kyokushin Karate 4th Dan Black Belt Ninjutsu 4th Dan Black Belt Goju-ryu karate 2nd Dan Black Belt Shorinji Kempo 2nd Dan Black Belt Judo 2nd Dan Black Belt Kendo 1st Dan Black Belt Cheng Pei Pei Cheng Pei Pei is one of the true Pioneers of Hong Kong cinema with her performance in the 60’s classic Come Drink with Me , she came full circle when she appeared in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon almost 40 years later. Studied Northern Style Kung Fu Toshiro Mifune The guy can be seen in a big chunk of Japan’s samurai classic films such as Seven Samurai . A true icon of martial arts cinema going back as far as the 50’s, Toshiro Mifuine is a legend. His acting style and realistic portrayal of combat on screen elevated these classic films to the next level. Toshiro has little to no formal martial arts training. That’s a true surprise!…. but I had to mention him 🙂 Chow Yun Fat Chow Yun Fat has been a modern leading man in Martial Arts movies from Hong Kong and the USA.

He’s made his mark as a martial arts hero despite the fact he looks pretty ordinary in his fight sequences. Chow Yun Fat has little no formal training. Not really a surpise. (there’ll be no more of these “has no training” entries I promise!) Tomisaburo Wakayama He’s the Lone Wolf who travels with his Cub. He’s a big name in Japanese martial arts film and he’s got some solid skills! Tomisaburo Wakayama earned himself a 4th Degree Black Belt in Judo! Judo 4th Dan Black Belt Stephen Chow He’s the master of Kung Fu comedy, without a doubt one of the funniest guys in the action genre. But Stephen Chow isn’t just a comedic actor, he’s actually a formally trained martial artist. He started by teaching himself, watching TV but eventually followed the steps of his idol, Bruce Lee, and started studying Wing Chun and has good level of training, although he proclaims himself that “I’m not good at kung-fu at all.

I have been learning, but obviously I am not an expert.” Wing Chun Hiroyuki Sanada The protege of Sonny Chiba, Hiroyuki Sanada has become a sought after Japanese martial arts actor in both Japan and in the United States. Being the protege of Chiba, he also studied Shorinji Kempo before sinking his teeth into Kyokushin Karate. Shorinji Kenpo Kyokushin Karate Joe Taslim Joe Taslim is the Indonesian actor best known for leading the squad of cops into the terrible tower in ‘ The Raid ‘ alongside Iko Uwais. He’s got a very solid background and career in martial arts and shows a lot of promise for future roles in film. He already made his way into the US by starring in Fast & Furious 6. This guy is worth keep an eye on! Judo Gold & Silver Medalist Shotokan Karate Angela Mao Angela Mao, star of the film Hapkido , has trained in the art of Hapkido from a young age! Hapkido ‘Honorary’ 2nd Dan Black Belt (is actually quite proficient) Collin Chou Collin Chou has been training in martial arts since the age of 5!

The main art he has mentiond in interviews though is Taekwondo alongside “movie martial arts”. Taekwondo Vincent Zhao Vincent is another big name in modern kung fu cinema, having starred in a number of films and proving himself to be decent leading man. He started martial arts at 5 years old, quit and started again at 8! He then dedicated himself to Wushu and Tai Chi. Wushu Tai Chi Yuen Wah Another veteran of Kung Fu films, Yuen Wah is quite the accomplished martial arts actor. Like Jackie Chan, he learned a lot of his skills from a Peeking Opera school under Yu Jim yuen. Yu Jim Yuen’s Peking Opera School Sho Kosugi The Ninja himself! Sho Kosugi has a very extensive martial arts background which it seems has been somewhat passed onto his son Kane Kosugi ( Ninja 2 ). Check out this list!

Shindō Jinen-Ryū Karate Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Black Belt Pai Lum Tao Kung Fu Black Belt Cung Le A top notch Martial Arts movie star and a powerful force in the UFC, Cung Le is every bit the weapon he portrays in the movies and perhaps one of the most proven fighters to star in Martial Arts film (come on, he competed in the UFC!). Sanshou Black Sash Taekwondo 1st Dan Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt Professional Mixed Martial Artist and former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Randy Couture Randy Couture is fresh from the UFC and stepped into action and martial arts films. But his background isn’t really a mystery! 5 Time UFC (MMA) World Champion Greco Roman Wrestler Jim Kelly “Man, you come right out of a comic book” Jim Kelly was a cool dude in Enter the Dragon, and if only John Saxon’s agent didn’t throw a little tanty over Saxon’s character being killed, Williams would have survived the film’s plot! Anyway, I’m whining, here’s what Jim Kelly has experience with in his training.

Shorin-Ryu Karate Middleweight Champion Billy Blanks Whenever I hear the name “Billy Blanks” I think of the Tae Bo infomercial! But this guy is a serious martial artist with a solid foundation with 6 black belts to his name, check it out: Taekwondo 8th Degree Black Belt Kung Fu 4th Dan Black Belt Tang Soo Do Black Belt Boxing Golden Gloves Champion Tae Bo (duh) (more information about Billy Blanks’ martial arts history is quite difficult to find – he actually has more Black Belts than mentioned above) Louis Fan Louis fan has been training since the age of 14 and, if you saw him in The Story or Ricky , you’d know he was a beast in his younger years! Here’s what he knows: Kung Fu Taekwondo Bob Wall Bob Wall is as serious a martial artist as they get. He was O’Hara in Enter the Dragon and a Karate World Champion.

In reality, he’s one of the most accomplished martial artists out there, here’s his credentials: Tang Soo Do 9th Dan Black Belt Chun Kuk Do 9th Dan Black Belt Taekwondo 8th Dan Black Belt Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate Black Belt Okinawan Okinawa-te Black Belt Judo Black Belt under Gene Lebell MNA Black Belt under Gene Lebell Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under the Machados Robin Shou No, he’s not a Shaolin Monk, that’s Liu Kang. Robin Shou is a well trained martial artist though, with a decent enough background to break into the Hong Kong movie industry when he was young. Here are the styles Robin has trained in: Kenpo Karate Wushu Darren Shahlavi The (unfortunately) late action Star Darren Shahlavi was an exceptional actor and, if you’ve ever watched Ip Man 2 , played an awesome and almost crazed villian quite convincingly. An awesome martial arts actor, his background consisted of: Shotokan Karate Muay Thai Nicholas Tse I’m not super impressed by Nicholas tse’s abilities on screen and I never thought he’d even trained in martial arts.

Guess I was wrong, he has training in Wing Chun and has learned from Jackie Chan, Phillip NG and Chung Chi Li. Wing Chun Johnny Nguyen Here’s a guy who is impressive. Johnny Nguyen has some serious gravity defying moves and a solid background. See below! Wushu – US Wushu Team Aikido Dan Inosanto His appearances are few and far between, but his notable fight against his friend and fellow martial arts practitioner Bruce Lee in Game of Death puts him out there. He has an astonishing background and they don’t call him the “martial arts guru” for nothing, check it out: Jeet Kune Do – world’s foremost expert and the first qualified by Bruce Lee Eskrima, teaches Savate Ernie Reyes Jr He was a pizza delivery man who met the ninja turtles at a young age, he then trained hard and became Ernie Reyes Jr. That’s my version of his story, as he starred in the second live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film . Okay, so he’s an American/Filipino Stuntman and Martial Arts actor – here’s his background: Tae Kwon Do 4th degree black belt Muay Thai Karate.

Gina Carano She’s a looker and a top notch martial arts actress. Gina Carano is doing well for herself by transitioning from the professional fighting circuit to Hollywood. Here’s her highly decorated experience: Muay Thai Professional Fighter Brazilian Jiu Jitsu White Belt Jon Foo Jon Foo is a Chinese-British Martial Arts Actor who has some very nice moves. He has potential which I hope is realized in the next few years but hasn’t quite had his break yet. His training is primarily in Wushu. Wushu Yayan Ruhian He is the ‘Mad Dog’ from the Raid. An Indonesian Martial Artist, he trains in Pencak Silat. Pencak Silat Mark Zaror This Chilean actor, known as Dolor in Undisputed 3 is another powerful guy that has trained in martial arts for most of his life. Taekwondo Wing Chun Maggie Q She is Nikita and has played many roles where she’s had to use martial arts to take apart her enemies.

Maggie Q has experience in a handful of styles, mostly for her movie career: Wushu Wing Chun Bren Foster I’m a big fan of Bren Foster (being a fellow Aussie) and hope to see him kicking more ass very soon! He’s got a very extensive background and is considered one of Australia’s top martial artists. Here’s a little on his background: Taekwondo 6th Dan Black Belt Muay Thai Instructor Hapkido 1st Dan Black Belt Hwarangdo 1st Dan Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace He fought Jackie Chan in the early days and has appeared in many other martial arts films. Bill Wallace is a legend of Martial Arts, here’s his credentials: The Superfoot System 10th dan “Soke” Black Belt Shorin-ryu Karate Black Belt Jujutsu Andy On Donnie Yen seems to think that Andy On will be the guy to carry the torch when he steps down as the king of modern Hong Kong action films, yet he has very little training outside of his training with Chung Chi Li. Let’s see what Andy brings to the table: Wing Chun Muay Thai Ray Park Ray Park is the real deal.

He has trained in several styles and won several tournaments in his time. You can see his fantastic abilities in a string of movies but he is most noticeable as Darth Maul in Star Wars. Ray Park has experience in the following arts: Northern Shaolin Kung Fu

Question: Which American actor founded his own martial art style called Chun Kuk Do?
Answer: Chuck Norris