Ron Marchini

Ron Marchini (born March 4, 1945 in Stockton, California[1]) is an American karateka who according to many martial artists was one of the top then karate tournament fighters of all time.[2]

Martial arts

Marchini is a member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame.[3] In 1967, Marchini won the Pacific Coast Tournament.[4] In 1969, Marchini was the number one ranked karate fighter in the United States.[3] Marchini won Henry Cho's Tournament of Champions in 1968.[5] According to Chuck Norris, Marchini was among the toughest opponents he ever faced.[2] Marchini was considered to be the best defensive fighter in karate from 1967 to 1970.[6] In 1972, Marchini was ranked the number 3 karate fighter in the United States.[7]

Personal life

Marchini was a soldier and drill sergeant in the U.S. Army.[1] Marchini worked as a martial arts tournament fighter, school owner, actor, and producer.[8] Marchini was the survivor of a drive-by shooting.[9]

Media

Marchini is the author of the book Power Training in Kung-Fu and Karate.[2] Marchini starred in the 1990 movie Omega Cop and its 1991 sequel Karate Cop[10] as well as the movie Death Machines.[11]

References

  1. 1 2 "Power Training in Kung-Fu and Karate". google.com.
  2. 1 2 3 "Black Belt July 1987". google.com.
  3. 1 2 "Black Belt March 1970". google.com.
  4. "Black Belt November 1967". google.com.
  5. "Black Belt January 1977". google.com.
  6. "Black Belt June 1974". google.com.
  7. "Black Belt October 1972". google.com.
  8. "Black Belt January 1977". google.com.
  9. "Black Belt February 1991". google.com.
  10. "The American Martial Arts Film". google.com.
  11. "Ronald L. Marchini". IMDb.
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