Ron Marchini
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Ron Marchini | |
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| Born | March 4, 1945 Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Martial Artist |
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]
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 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]
