Ron Marchini

Ron Marchini
Born	(1945-03-04) March 4, 1945 (age 79) 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]

Martial arts

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]

Media

Marchini 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

• 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

1. Marchini, Ron; Fong, Leo (1974). Power Training in Kung-Fu and Karate. ISBN 9780897500470.
2. "Black Belt July 1987". google.com. July 1987.
3. "Black Belt March 1970". google.com. March 1970.
4. "Black Belt November 1967". google.com. November 1967.
5. "Black Belt January 1977". google.com. January 1977.
6. "Black Belt June 1974". google.com. June 1974.
7. "Black Belt October 1972". google.com. October 1972.
8. "Black Belt January 1977". google.com. January 1977.
9. "Black Belt February 1991". google.com. February 1991.
10. Ray Lott, M. (January 2004). The American Martial Arts Film. ISBN 9780786418367.
11. "Ronald L. Marchini". IMDb.
12. "Ronald L. Marchini". IMDb.