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Carlos Ray Norris (born March 10, 1940) is an American martial artist, actor, film producer and screenwriter. After serving in the United States Air Force, he competed as a martial artist, won many championships, and he has since founded his own school of fighting, Chun Kuk Do. Norris is also a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu and Judo.[3]
Norris appeared in a number of action films, such as Way of the Dragon, in which he starred alongside Bruce Lee, Good Guys Wear Black, The Octagon, Lone Wolf McQuade, Code of Silence, The Delta Force, and Missing in Action 1, 2, & 3. He was The Cannon Group's leading star in the 1980s.[4][5] He played the title role in the television series Walker, Texas Ranger from 1993 until 2001. Since 1997, he and model Christie Brinkley have been the main spokespersons for the Total Gym infomercials.
Norris has written several books, with subject matter varying from martial arts, exercise, philosophy, politics, Christian religion, western novels, to biography. He was twice a New York Times best-selling author, firstly with his book on his personal philosophy of positive force and the psychology of self-improvement based on personal anecdotes called The Secret of Inner Strength: My Story (1988). His second New York Times Best Seller, Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America (2008), was about his critique on current issues in the USA.
In 2005, Norris became an internet star with the comical Chuck Norris facts, which documents fictional and often absurd feats associated with him. With this new found popularity he was hired to endorse many products that incorporated Chuck Norris facts in their commercials. This phenomenon also spawned six books, two of them New York Times Best Sellers, and two video games.
He joined the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman (AP) in 1958 and was sent to Osan Air Base, South Korea. It was there that Norris acquired the nickname Chuck and began his training in Tang Soo Do (tangsudo), an interest that led to black belts in that art and the founding of the Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way") form.[13] When he returned to the United States, he continued to serve as an AP at March Air Force Base in California. Norris was discharged from the U.S. Air Force in August 1962.
Following his military service, Norris started to participate in martial arts competitions. He was defeated in his first two tournaments, dropping decisions to Joe Lewis and Allen Steen. He lost three matches at the International Karate Championships to Tony Tulleners. By 1967 Norris had improved enough that he scored victories over the likes of Lewis, Skipper Mullins, and Vic Moore. Norris would be a two-time winner at S. Henry Cho's All American Championship.[14] In early 1968, Norris suffered the tenth and last loss of his career, losing an upset decision to Louis Delgado. On November 24, 1968, he avenged his defeat to Delgado and by doing so won the Professional Middleweight Karate champion title, which he held for six consecutive years.[10] In 1969, he won Karate's triple crown for the most tournament wins of the year, and the Fighter of the Year award by Black Belt magazine.
Norris also worked for the Northrop Corporation and opened a chain of karate schools including a storefront school in his then-hometown of Torrance, CA on Hawthorne Boulevard. Norris's official website lists celebrity clients at the schools; among them Steve McQueen, Chad McQueen, Bob Barker, Priscilla Presley, Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond.[15]
In 1968, when Norris competed for the World Title, Bruce Lee, who at the time was known for the TV series The Green Hornet, noticed him. They developed a friendship and trained together for the next two years, until Lee returned to Hong Kong to pursue his movie career.[16]
Norris appeared in a number of action films, such as Way of the Dragon, in which he starred alongside Bruce Lee, Good Guys Wear Black, The Octagon, Lone Wolf McQuade, Code of Silence, The Delta Force, and Missing in Action 1, 2, & 3. He was The Cannon Group's leading star in the 1980s.[4][5] He played the title role in the television series Walker, Texas Ranger from 1993 until 2001. Since 1997, he and model Christie Brinkley have been the main spokespersons for the Total Gym infomercials.
Norris has written several books, with subject matter varying from martial arts, exercise, philosophy, politics, Christian religion, western novels, to biography. He was twice a New York Times best-selling author, firstly with his book on his personal philosophy of positive force and the psychology of self-improvement based on personal anecdotes called The Secret of Inner Strength: My Story (1988). His second New York Times Best Seller, Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America (2008), was about his critique on current issues in the USA.
In 2005, Norris became an internet star with the comical Chuck Norris facts, which documents fictional and often absurd feats associated with him. With this new found popularity he was hired to endorse many products that incorporated Chuck Norris facts in their commercials. This phenomenon also spawned six books, two of them New York Times Best Sellers, and two video games.
He joined the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman (AP) in 1958 and was sent to Osan Air Base, South Korea. It was there that Norris acquired the nickname Chuck and began his training in Tang Soo Do (tangsudo), an interest that led to black belts in that art and the founding of the Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way") form.[13] When he returned to the United States, he continued to serve as an AP at March Air Force Base in California. Norris was discharged from the U.S. Air Force in August 1962.
Following his military service, Norris started to participate in martial arts competitions. He was defeated in his first two tournaments, dropping decisions to Joe Lewis and Allen Steen. He lost three matches at the International Karate Championships to Tony Tulleners. By 1967 Norris had improved enough that he scored victories over the likes of Lewis, Skipper Mullins, and Vic Moore. Norris would be a two-time winner at S. Henry Cho's All American Championship.[14] In early 1968, Norris suffered the tenth and last loss of his career, losing an upset decision to Louis Delgado. On November 24, 1968, he avenged his defeat to Delgado and by doing so won the Professional Middleweight Karate champion title, which he held for six consecutive years.[10] In 1969, he won Karate's triple crown for the most tournament wins of the year, and the Fighter of the Year award by Black Belt magazine.
Norris also worked for the Northrop Corporation and opened a chain of karate schools including a storefront school in his then-hometown of Torrance, CA on Hawthorne Boulevard. Norris's official website lists celebrity clients at the schools; among them Steve McQueen, Chad McQueen, Bob Barker, Priscilla Presley, Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond.[15]
In 1968, when Norris competed for the World Title, Bruce Lee, who at the time was known for the TV series The Green Hornet, noticed him. They developed a friendship and trained together for the next two years, until Lee returned to Hong Kong to pursue his movie career.[16]
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Chuck Norris hears his own facts...
his reaction from best damn sports show period...
Thank you, my friend Maj Marty Hogan for making us aware that Match 10 is the anniversary of the birth of USAF veteran, American martial artist, actor, film producer and screenwriter
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris
He enlisted after high school in 1958 and served as USAF Air Policeman (AP) with the goal of training in the Security Police in preparation for a career in law enforcement. In 1970, Norris' younger brother Weiland was killed in Vietnam. This sad event inspired Chuck Norris later dedicated his Missing in Action films to his brother's memory
Happy 79th Birthday Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris with many happy returns!
"In 1958, after high school, Norris joined the Air Force as an Air Policeman (AP) with the goal of training in the Security Police in preparation for a career in law enforcement.
Norris was sent Osan Air Base, South Korea where he began his training in Tang Soo Do (tangsudo), an interest that led to the founding of the Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way") form.
When he returned to the United States, Norris continued to act as an AP at March Air Force Base, California, until he was honorably discharged in August 1962.
Norris was defeated in his first two martial arts tournaments, to Joe Lewis and Allan Steen; and three matches at the International Karate Championships to Tony Tulleners. But by 1967 Norris had scored victories over Lewis, Skipper Mullins, Arnold Urquidez, Victor Moore, Ron Marchini, and Steve Sanders. In early 1968, Norris suffered the tenth and last loss of his career to Louis Delgado. On November 24, 1968, he avenged his defeat to Delgado and won the Professional Middleweight Karate champion title, which he held for six consecutive years. In 1969, he won Karate's triple crown for the most tournament wins of the year, and the Fighter of the Year award by Black Belt Magazine.
Encouraged by his actor friend Steve McQueen, Norris made his acting debut in the film The Wrecking Crew in 1969.
At a martial arts demonstration in Long Beach, Norris met the martial artist Bruce Lee, and found a way to combine his love of both acting and martial arts. In 1972 he acted as Lee's nemesis in the movie Way of the Dragon, which is widely credited with launching Norris toward super-stardom.
In 1970, Norris' younger brother Weiland was killed in Vietnam. Norris later dedicated his Missing in Action films to his brother's memory.
Chuck Norris retired with a karate record of 183-10-2. He held the world middleweight karate champion title for six years, and was named Black Belt magazine's "Fighter of the Year" in 1969. He founded 32 martial arts schools, and was actor Steve McQueen's karate teacher.
Over the next four years, Norris became a prominent star, appearing in eight films, including Code of Silence, The Delta Force, and Firewalker. Many of the films were produced by Chuck Norris's brother Aaron, as were several episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger, in which Norris starred. In 1986, he was involved in the production of the cartoon Karate Kommandos.
In 1997, Norris achieved the rank of Tae Kwon Do 8th Degree Black Belt Grand Master. On July 1, 2000, Norris was presented the Golden Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.
Norris has been a spokesman on behalf of the Veteran's Administration and hospitalized veterans. In 1990 he created the education associations United Fighting Arts Federation and "KickStart" (formerly "Kick Drugs Out of America"), a middle school and high school-based program intended to give at-risk children a better chance in life, through martial arts training.
In 2005, Norris founded the World Combat League (WCL), a full-contact, team-based martial arts competition. A portion of the proceeds from the World Combat League are dedicated to support Norris' charity KickStart.
On March 28, 2007, Commandant Gen. James T. Conway made Norris an honorary United States Marine."
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Chuck Norris hears his own facts...his reaction from best damn sports show period...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYLvdLWkhk8
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Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris
He enlisted after high school in 1958 and served as USAF Air Policeman (AP) with the goal of training in the Security Police in preparation for a career in law enforcement. In 1970, Norris' younger brother Weiland was killed in Vietnam. This sad event inspired Chuck Norris later dedicated his Missing in Action films to his brother's memory
Happy 79th Birthday Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris with many happy returns!
"In 1958, after high school, Norris joined the Air Force as an Air Policeman (AP) with the goal of training in the Security Police in preparation for a career in law enforcement.
Norris was sent Osan Air Base, South Korea where he began his training in Tang Soo Do (tangsudo), an interest that led to the founding of the Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way") form.
When he returned to the United States, Norris continued to act as an AP at March Air Force Base, California, until he was honorably discharged in August 1962.
Norris was defeated in his first two martial arts tournaments, to Joe Lewis and Allan Steen; and three matches at the International Karate Championships to Tony Tulleners. But by 1967 Norris had scored victories over Lewis, Skipper Mullins, Arnold Urquidez, Victor Moore, Ron Marchini, and Steve Sanders. In early 1968, Norris suffered the tenth and last loss of his career to Louis Delgado. On November 24, 1968, he avenged his defeat to Delgado and won the Professional Middleweight Karate champion title, which he held for six consecutive years. In 1969, he won Karate's triple crown for the most tournament wins of the year, and the Fighter of the Year award by Black Belt Magazine.
Encouraged by his actor friend Steve McQueen, Norris made his acting debut in the film The Wrecking Crew in 1969.
At a martial arts demonstration in Long Beach, Norris met the martial artist Bruce Lee, and found a way to combine his love of both acting and martial arts. In 1972 he acted as Lee's nemesis in the movie Way of the Dragon, which is widely credited with launching Norris toward super-stardom.
In 1970, Norris' younger brother Weiland was killed in Vietnam. Norris later dedicated his Missing in Action films to his brother's memory.
Chuck Norris retired with a karate record of 183-10-2. He held the world middleweight karate champion title for six years, and was named Black Belt magazine's "Fighter of the Year" in 1969. He founded 32 martial arts schools, and was actor Steve McQueen's karate teacher.
Over the next four years, Norris became a prominent star, appearing in eight films, including Code of Silence, The Delta Force, and Firewalker. Many of the films were produced by Chuck Norris's brother Aaron, as were several episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger, in which Norris starred. In 1986, he was involved in the production of the cartoon Karate Kommandos.
In 1997, Norris achieved the rank of Tae Kwon Do 8th Degree Black Belt Grand Master. On July 1, 2000, Norris was presented the Golden Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.
Norris has been a spokesman on behalf of the Veteran's Administration and hospitalized veterans. In 1990 he created the education associations United Fighting Arts Federation and "KickStart" (formerly "Kick Drugs Out of America"), a middle school and high school-based program intended to give at-risk children a better chance in life, through martial arts training.
In 2005, Norris founded the World Combat League (WCL), a full-contact, team-based martial arts competition. A portion of the proceeds from the World Combat League are dedicated to support Norris' charity KickStart.
On March 28, 2007, Commandant Gen. James T. Conway made Norris an honorary United States Marine."
From militaryhub.com/military-people?id=39
Chuck Norris hears his own facts...his reaction from best damn sports show period...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYLvdLWkhk8
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Thank you LTC Stephen Ford for that wonderful video clip!!! I've never seen him in a humorous video before... He is real people, not just a play actor... Loved it!!!
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Wow!!! What a clip!!! Thank you for posting, MAJ Eugene Chu. I've never seen Chuck Norris lose a fight before. Bruce Lee was certainly a gifted man!!!
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