Martial Arts. Plus, Sho'nuff is one of the most charismatic villains in '80s cinema. Bruce Lee. When Russell was ... Tae Kwon Do, Shoji-Ryu Karate, Fu Jow Pai He has been married to Brooke Theiss since June 18, 1994. 1. He did however, excel in all sports his young friends were playing; ... Tae Kwon Do (7th Dan; Black Belt & Tae Kwon Do Hall of Fame entry). Lateef Crowder was born on November 23, 1977 in San Jose, California, USA as Lateef Crowder Dos Santos. Names like Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Jet Li were recognized, but there were hundreds of famous martial arts stars who shined a bit dimmer. The 20 Greatest Action Heroes Of All Time. His first accomplishment was that he played both Liu Kang and Shang Tsung in the video game that started a fad and 2 movies, Mortal ... Wushu, Tae Kwon Do, Shaolin & Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Lama Pai (Black Belt Hall of Fame entry; member of Professional Karate League & North American Karate Association), Actor | As a boy, he already loved Hong Kong cinema. He has been married to Belle since September 18, 2004. score: 11 of 50 (21%) required scores: 1, 2, 3, 10, 21 list stats leaders vote Vote print comments. Whether seen on the big screen or small, playing the good guy or the bad, Mark has been making audience stand up and take notice for many years.This May, Mark will be seen in highly anticipated film John Wick: Chapter ... Phillip Rhee is a master martial artist, actor and filmmaker best known for creating the "BEST of the BEST" film franchise with his producing partner and mentor Peter E. Strauss (Former Chairman of Lions Gate) and Frank Giustra, a Canadian Billionaire and founder of Lions Gate. Karate (7th Dan), Kickboxing (WKA & UK Super Middleweight Champion). NEXT: 10 Best Martial Arts Movies Of The 80s… Along with his elder brother Craig, he was raised by their parents, John and Janet (Sanders) Adkins, in a loving middle-class family. Van Damme was born Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Brussels, Belgium, to Eliana and Eugène Van Varenberg, an accountant. The fight scenes in Cobra Kai are so intense and well choreographed that fans would be forgiven for thinking every single star of the show has been trained in martial arts. They have three children. Cynthia Rothrock is a martial arts expert and athlete, who went on to become a film actress, starring in a number of highly successful B action movies. I love martial arts and have been a practitioner since I was child. Mike Chat as his friends call him, represents a new wave of Kung Fu, with over 14 years of experience, combining Okinawan Shorei-Ryu as a 4th degree black belt, Tae Kwon Do, Chinese Wushu, Kickboxing, yoga, ballet, dance and acrobatics. Simon Rhee is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and a 4th Degree Black Belt in Hap Ki Do. Grandson “Chief” gets some guidance from Bob Fabrey, who now uses his 60 years of martial arts experience to teach area youth, including his three grandsons. With Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings set to bring kung-fu back to the big screen and Cobra Kai doing a fantastic job of showcasing karate on the small screen, and all ready to go into its third season, we thought it was high time we rated the greatest martial arts stars of all time. He served as a four time US Olympic wrestling team alternate as a soldier in the U.S. Army, and is also a 6 time world heavyweight and light heavyweight UFC champion and Hall of Famer. is officially one of the fastest kickers in the world, with a hook kick clocking 118 MPH, Actor | The ability to kick butt and fight is not something that is reserved just for men, these 20 women of martial arts films are the best in the history of film. Karen Sheperd is an American actress in film, television and theatre. See more ideas about martial, martial arts, actors. A ballet dancer since age 4, ... Cynthia Rothrock is a martial arts expert and athlete, who went on to become a film actress, starring in a number of highly successful B action movies. His career started on TV, where he presented a children show ( "430 Space Shuttle" (1983)) and started becoming popular. I have also been glued to the wonderful invention that is television ever since I could sit up under my own power. Later he became know as Chinese Hercules after becoming Mr. Hong Kong bodybuilding champion. won the first "official" martial arts tournament; upon victory. Phillip Rhee is a master martial artist, actor and filmmaker best known for creating the "BEST of the BEST" film franchise with his producing partner and mentor Peter E. Strauss (Former Chairman of Lions Gate) and Frank Giustra, a Canadian Billionaire and founder of Lions Gate. He started training at the Beijing wushu academy (wushu is China's national sport, largely a performance version of various martial art styles) at age eight. Rick Yune was born on August 22, 1971 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA as Richard Yun. They have three children. Ernie Reyes Sr. grew up with his parents, working in the labor field. 467 Rated: 3. Now he trained some Wing Chun and ... Wun Hop Kuen (7th Dan), Kajukenbo (9th degree black belt), Jeet Kune Do, Northern/Southern Shaolin, Choy Lay Fut, Tai Chi, Chin-Na, Judo, Wing Chun, Hung Gar (Black Belt Hall of Fame entry). He was the martial arts choreographer for the original films and played the Referee. Coming out during Jackie Chan’s pre-Hollywood heyday, Project A features the golden trifecta of 80s martial arts actors: Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, and Jackie Chan himself. The performers on this list practice a variety of martial arts traditions and styles, including the "Jeet Kun Do" techniques innovated by people like Bruce Lee, the Muay Thai style of Tony Jaa or the traditional karate employed by Jean-Claude Van Damme. He was an executive ... Jason Statham was born in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, to Eileen (Yates), a dancer, and Barry Statham, a street merchant and lounge singer. He has been married to Lisa Reyes since November 11, 2009. She first made a name as an action actress in Hong Kong before going on to wow audiences in her home turf. This list may not reflect recent changes . The 1980s saw an array of unique film genres and trends. He took Kenpo (Karate... Wushu (International Forms Champion; former member and Gold & Silver medalist of Chinese National team; 4-time Traditional Forms Grand Champion), Kenpo. Korean-American born Ho Sung-Pak is best known for two accomplishments in martial arts. The 80s really took hold of the martial arts craze and America began to produce more homegrown films in the genre. This didn't work at school, because Ernie would be the first to fall asleep and the last being able to read. Johnny is now also an expert in Wushu, which he does for over ... Wushu (member of US National Team; Pan-American Form & Sword Gold medalist), Lien Feng Kwon, Tae Kwon Do, Vovinam, Tai Chi, Aikido. Jan 10, 2021 - Explore Ed Jarrett's board "Legends" on Pinterest. He started training at the Beijing wushu academy (wushu is China's national sport, largely a performance version of various martial art styles) at age eight. He was discovered in an open casting call for Airbender in Texas. Jason Yee is an actor, director and producer who transitioned from an acclaimed career as a professional martial artist. He is the voice of Emissary in Transformers: Titans Returns and brings Bloodshot to life in the highly-anticipated project Ninjak vs.the Valiant Universe. 10. They have two children. The first "Best of ... Japanom Yeerum was born on February 5, 1976, in the northeastern province of Surin, Thailand. The Martial Arts Master. Jeffrey Wincott (born May 8, 1956) is a Canadian actor, producer and martial artist best known for his Gemini Award-nominated lead role in the television series Night Heat. He received his first "break" while training late one night at the Karate school. A child drug addict and criminal, Trejo was in and out of jail for 11 years. The enigmatic ... Scott Edward Adkins was born on June 17, 1976 in Sutton Coldfield, England, into a family that for generations were butchers. Roberts is an Academy Award nominee for his role in Runaway Train, and a three-time Golden Globe nominee for Runaway Train, Star 80, and King of the Gypsies.In addition, Roberts received acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival for his role in A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints and It's My Party. [color maroon]Shaw Brothers Studio is largely known for its martial arts films, but only "few" of the 900 movies produced by the Hong Kong company are actually martial arts … When he was 18 years old, he joined the Marine Nationale, volunteering for their Commando ... Kickboxing (French National Champion; World Middleweight Champion), Shotokan Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Actor | His interest in acting began while studying in high school. At... Tae Kwon Do (2nd dan; ATA World & Texas State champion; 80-time ATA regional Gold medalist), Bagua Zhang, Tai Chi, Wushu (Extreme Martial Arts: Traditional Forms, Traditional Weapons, Sparring, X-Treme Forms, and X-Treme Weapons). In 1970-71, they moved to Hong Kong where Brandon became fluent in Cantonese by the age of 8. Lee also influenced martial arts as a whole. You see, Jaa comes from a Muay Thai/Muay Boran background, which is a stark contrast from the kung fu/karate/Tae Kwon Do backgrounds you'll see from most action stars.. Regardless, his breakthrough role came in Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior in 2003. is of Scottish and Japanese ancestry. This applies to movies with martial arts. Gary Edward Daniels (born 9 May 1963) is an English actor, a martial arts artist, a former World Light-heavyweight Kickboxing Champion (P.K.A. Growing up, he was full of energy and somewhat troublesome, so his parents decided to enroll him in ... Jeff Speakman was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, where he became a All-American springboard diver in high school. Michael trained at four schools and got his black belt from Richard Kim in California.At the age of 17, he ... Judo, Karate (7th Dan; 15-time Canadian/North American Forms, Weapons & Fighting Champion, 4-time American Middleweight Fighting Champion; Black Belt Hall of Fame entry). Stephen Chow was the only boy of his family, and has grown up as a Bruce Lee fan and a martial arts addict. When Liu was young, he learned martial arts from his grandfather who taught him everything from Japanese Karate to Chinese mixed martial art styles. Born in Bridge City, Texas on May 7, 1950, the 6'3", 225 pound Cobb excelled in high school football and martial arts. B. One night in 1990, when Bob Fabrey was a police officer in Ohio, a bar fight broke out between two men. Producer Roy Horan was looking for an actor/martial ... Michael Dudikoff was born on October 8, 1954 in Redondo Beach, California, USA as Michael Joseph Stephen Dudikoff. When Donnie was just two years old, the family moved to Hong Kong and then, when he was 11, to Boston, Massachusetts.There, Master Bow-sim ... Mark Dacascos is an actor, director, martial artist, and television personality. This list may not reflect recent changes . At the same time he opened a martial arts school with his brother. TVB's golden period in martial arts dramas is considered by many to be during the wake of the 1980s into the early 1990s. Chinese martial artists have also found new ways to shift the genre by combining it more distinctly with other styles, as Chinese actor, performer, and director Stephen Chow has found with his genre-crossing martial art films like Shaolin Soccer (sports), Kung Fu Hustle (slapstick), and CJ7 (sci-fi). This post is kings only, men who created their own viable martial arts systems, were accomplished fighters and were instrumental in pioneering organized fighting as we know it today. The enigmatic ... Aikido (7th Dan; Black Belt Hall of Fame entry), Kenjutsu, Karate, Judo, Shotokan Karate His parents put him on to Judo, to gain self confidence, and from there he became interested in Karate at the same school. B. The disciplines ... Goju-Ryu Karate (5th Dan), Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu (4th degree black belt), Zen Do Kai (co-founder, 5th Dan), Chun Kuk Do (5th Dan), Judo, Aikido, Muay Thai Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Determined to go to college, he worked for six years and graduated with honors from ... Kenpo (8th, 4th, and 2nd Dan under different masters; Black Belt Hall of Fame entry), Goju-Ryu Karate (7th Dan) Born Charles Kalani, he was a successful wrestler and served for over ... Former Heavyweight boxing contender Randall "Tex" Cobb has had 3 highly colorful careers; kickboxer, pro boxer, and movie actor. type to search. "The Muscles from Brussels" started martial arts at the age of eleven. Here are Top 20 Most Lethal Female Martial Arts Movie Stars of all time. An icon of Chinese cinema and one of the biggest female action stars of all time, Kara Hui has an extensive resume of film credits spanning five decades. The sixth of seven children, Russell Wong was born in Troy, New York; the son of restaurateur William Wong and Dutch-American artist Connie Van Yserloo. He continued making short films into his late teens. Along with his elder brother Craig, he was raised by their parents, John and Janet (Sanders) Adkins, in a loving middle-class family. Hakim Alston is a Kickboxing champion with over 30 years of martial arts experience. After completing his studies, Daniel moved to ... Born in Hong Kong, Sammo Hung's acting career began while he was training in acrobatics, martial arts and dance as a child at the China Drama Academy, and he received acclaim for his performance with a troupe called "The Seven Little Fortunes." Born in 1940, the year of the dragon in Chinese zodiac, Bruce Lee is the first actor that enables foreigners to have a direct understanding of Chinese martial arts. This martial arts movie is one of the most stunt-heavy entries in the genre, resulting in high-octane scenes complete with the humor that Jackie Chan movies are known for. After graduating from Beverly Hills High School in 1980, while attending college Loren Avedon signed up at the Jun Chong Tae Kwon Do Karate school in Los Angeles. He is an actor and director, known for Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993), True Legend (2010) and Hero Zheng Chengong (2001). Reality shows may not spring to mind when it comes to martial arts tv shows, but The Ultimate Fighter is all about mixed marital arts. David Livingston / Getty Images. Coming out during Jackie Chan’s pre-Hollywood heyday, Project A features the golden trifecta of 80s martial arts actors: Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, and Jackie Chan himself. Many high-level fighters and martial arts actors have credited Lee as an inspiration. They have three children. “Of the eight principles in the film, only Steve McQueen's son, Chad McQueen, who I had trained since he was a kid, had any martial arts experience,” Johnson revealed during an interview with Black Belt magazine in 1991 . Was World Karate Champion and US National Karate Champion for 3 consecutive years. That said, Macchio didn’t have any professional martial arts training of any kind. At the time of her popularity, she was ... Tang Soo Do (6th Dan), Tae Kwon Do, Eagle Claw, Wushu, Northern Shaolin, Pai Lum (black belts in all disciplines; 5-time World Champion in Weapons & Forms; Black Belt Hall of Fame entry), Actor | Karate (5th Dan), Judo (3rd Dan), Aikido (2nd Dan), Kendo. Jason Statham was born in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, to Eileen (Yates), a dancer, and Barry Statham, a street merchant and lounge singer. Michael Benardo started his martial arts training at the age of 8. He soon made the transition from kickboxing to film, like many world champions back in the 1990s. They have two children. The '80s Martial Arts Classic That Almost Starred Nicolas Cage. We ask all of our guests on the Martial Arts Radio podcast about their favorite martial arts actors. Mickey Rourke was born Phillip Andre Rourke, Jr. on September 16, 1952, in Schenectady, New York, the son of Annette (Cameron) and Phillip Andre Rourke. He is known for his work on Bad Guys (2000), Street Justice (1991) and The Alternate (2000). A wushu champion, Ho was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1991. He is an actor and producer, known for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991), The Rundown (2003) and Red Sonja (1985). He wanted to play football in high school, but his mother wouldn't let ... David Carradine was born in Hollywood, California, the eldest son of legendary character actor John Carradine, and his wife, Ardanelle Abigail (McCool). Next. We offer information about job opportunities, casting calls, and more. The fights are beyond amazing, brutal, and drawn out, which is the major highlight of the film. Jc Olivera/Getty Images . co-creator Xtreme Martial Arts. Mark Dacascos is an actor, director, martial artist, and television personality. score: 11 of 50 (21% ... Rotten Tomatoes® 80%. He is of English, German, Dutch, and ... Karate (Junior Black Belt Forms & Weapons champion) Xtreme Martial Arts (Black belt by the age of eight, and winning several junior world championships). Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich. He is known for his work on The Last Dragon (1985), Dreamers (1999) and Repeat Offenders: Jamais Vu (2011). His mother, Bow-sim Mark, was a kung fu master and his father, Kylster Yen, a newspaper editor and amateur musician. "The Muscles from Brussels" started martial arts at the age of eleven. He also began to nurture a love for martial arts from the age of seven, when his father's fondness ... Northern Shaolin (Great Britain's Martial Arts National Champion), Wushu ('95 World Championships 2nd place winner; member of British National Team), Kickboxing David Bradley was born in Plano, Texas on October 2, 1953. In a career which spanned 4 decades, he won 11 world kick-boxing championships, among them the WKA, STAR, WKC, PKO Lightheavyweight ... Born in Hong Kong, Sammo Hung's acting career began while he was training in acrobatics, martial arts and dance as a child at the China Drama Academy, and he received acclaim for his performance with a troupe called "The Seven Little Fortunes." ... Karate Shotokan, Kempo, Tai Chi and Aikido Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Iaido, Wing Chun, Judo, Jujitsu. Pages in category "1980s martial arts films" The following 47 pages are in this category, out of 47 total. Here they are, as voted on by our guests - the Top 10 Martial Arts Movie Actors.For most of them, we even have a special profile episode of them on the show. Daniel Bernhardt was born on the 31st August 1965 in Worblaufen, Bern in Switzerland. This is chronological list of action films released in the 1980s. She is mainly of Thai descent with some ... A blond-haired, fair-complexioned actor with a toothy grin and capable of an unsettling glint in his eyes, Gary Busey was born in Goose Creek, Texas, and was raised in Oklahoma. Wu Jing, born in 1974, sometimes known as Jacky Wu, is a Chinese martial artist, actor and director. Hung didn't look like the average Martial Arts actor, as he had some weight on him, but the actor could move as fast as anyone. They gained in popularity, and around the ’80s and ’90s, America had a massive martial arts movie craze introducing a new generation to the wonders of these films. His father's name is Jay, mother's name is Kim and he has one older sister, Kelsie. Her recurring guest-star role as "The Enforcer" on television's "Hercules, The Legendary Journeys", opposite Kevin Sorbo, received the highest ratings ever for the entire series. Happy pin!. He has also been a fashion model, black market salesman ... Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Michael Jai White is an American actor and martial artist who has appeared in numerous films and television series. Blue-eyed Vincent Cassel was born in Paris to a leading actor father, Jean-Pierre Cassel, and a journalist mother, Sabine Litique. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world.