Ron Marchini (born March 4, 1945, in Stockton, California[1]) is an American karateka and actor who, according to many martial artists, is one of the top karate tournament fighters of all time.[2]
Ron Marchini | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 4, 1945 Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Martial Artist |
Martial arts
editMarchini 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
editMarchini was a soldier and drill sergeant in the United States Army.[1] Marchini worked as a martial arts tournament fighter, school owner, actor, and producer.[8] Marchini is the survivor of a drive-by shooting.[9]
Media
editMarchini is the author of several books, including Power Training in Kung-Fu and Karate, The Ultimate Art: Renbukai Volume 1, The Ultimate Art: Renbukai Volume 2, The Ultimate Art: Renbukai Volume 3, and The Ultimate Art: Renbukai Volume 4.[2] Marchini starred in the 1990 movie Omega Cop and its 1991 sequel Karate Cop[10] as well as the movie Death Machines.[11]
Filmography
edit- Karate Raider (1995)
- Karate Cop (1991)
- Omega Cop (1990)
- Arctic Warriors (1989)
- Return Fire (1988)
- Forgotten Warrior (1986)
- Jungle Wolf (1986)
- Ninja Warriors (1985)
- Dragon's Quest (1983)
- Death Machines (1976)
- Murder in the Orient (1974)
- New Gladiators (1973) (documentary)[12]
References
edit- ^ a b Marchini, Ron; Fong, Leo (1974). Power Training in Kung-Fu and Karate. ISBN 9780897500470.
- ^ a b c "Black Belt July 1987". google.com. July 1987.
- ^ a b "Black Belt March 1970". google.com. March 1970.
- ^ "Black Belt November 1967". google.com. November 1967.
- ^ "Black Belt January 1977". google.com. January 1977.
- ^ "Black Belt June 1974". google.com. June 1974.
- ^ "Black Belt October 1972". google.com. October 1972.
- ^ "Black Belt January 1977". google.com. January 1977.
- ^ "Black Belt February 1991". google.com. February 1991.
- ^ Ray Lott, M. (January 2004). The American Martial Arts Film. ISBN 9780786418367.
- ^ "Ronald L. Marchini". IMDb.
- ^ "Ronald L. Marchini". IMDb.