Ron Marchini
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Ron Marchini is an American karateka who according to many martial artists was one of the top 10 karate tournament fighters of all time.[1] Marchini was born on March 4, 1945 in Stockton, California.[2]
Martial arts
Marchini stood 5'8" and 165lbs.[3] In 1967, Marchini won the Pacific Coast Tournament. Black Belt hall of fame[4] In 1969, Marchini was the number one ranked karate fighter in the United States.[3] Marchini won the S Henry Cho's Tournament of Champions. Ron Marchini was also rumored to have won a secret tournament in China known as the Kumite.[5] According to Chuck Norris, Marchini was amongst one of the toughest opponents he ever faced.[1] Marchini was considered to be the best defensive fighter in karate from 1967–1970.[6] In 1972, Marchini was ranked the number 3 karate fighter in the United States.[7] He faced the likes of Dwight Frazier in competition.[8]
Personal life
Marchini was a soldier in the US Army and a former US drill sergeant.[2] Marchini worked as a martial arts tournament fighter, school owner, actor, and producer.[9] Marchini was the survivor of a drive by shooting.[10]
Media
Marchini is the author of the book Power Training in Kung-Fu and Karate.[1] Marchini starred in the 1991 movie Karate Cop[11] as well as the movie Death Machines.[12]
References
- ^ a b c "Black Belt July 1987". google.com.
- ^ a b "Power Training in Kung-Fu and Karate". google.com.
- ^ a b "Black Belt March 1970". google.com.
- ^ "Black Belt November 1967". google.com.
- ^ "Black Belt January 1977". google.com.
- ^ "Black Belt June 1974". google.com.
- ^ "Black Belt October 1972". google.com.
- ^ "Black Belt July 1991". google.com.
- ^ "Black Belt January 1977". google.com.
- ^ "Black Belt February 1991". google.com.
- ^ "The American Martial Arts Film". google.com.
- ^ "Ronald L. Marchini". IMDb.
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