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JamesG · 09-10-2009, 06:02 PM

I was wondering how many television stars out there are martial artists and what their ranks are?

If you know of any more names then please add:

- Bob Barker of "The Price Is Right" has a black belt in karate and a red belt in tang soo do karate under Chuck Norris.

- Ed O'Neill of Married With Children earned his black belt in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu in 2007.

Marvo301 · 09-10-2009, 06:32 PM

Chuck Norris of "Walker, Texas Ranger"is an eighth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and is also a black belt in Tung Soo Do another Korean martial art.

JamesG · 09-10-2009, 06:42 PM

- Chuck Zito of OZ has a black belt in karate.

JamesG · 09-10-2009, 08:28 PM

- Adrian Paul of Highlander has extensive background in Tae Kwon Do, Wing Chun, and boxing. He is also an accomplished swordsman of the katana.

Reverend Jim · 09-10-2009, 08:28 PM

I became casually aware that the always-lovely Nia Peeples had developed an interest in martial arts several years ago.As of this date, I remain unaware if she has kept up with it or simply given it up.If she is still involved with that,I wonder what rank she would have acheived by now.

JamesG · 09-11-2009, 05:15 PM

Lorenzo Lamas of Falcon Crest, Renegade holds a black belt in Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kempo, and Jujutsu.

Sal · 09-11-2009, 08:19 PM

And let's not forget the biggest name on this list...

Bruce Lee, who played Kato on "The Green Hornet" in 1967, died in 1973, still revered by martial arts fans the world over

JamesG · 09-11-2009, 08:57 PM

Mark Dacascos of The Crow: Stairway to Heaven, Iron Chef America is an award-winning martial artist in karate championships.
He also has background in Wun Hop Huen Do (combination fist-arts style)

comedyfreak · 09-12-2009, 08:41 AM

Ernie Reyes Jr. has a martial arts belt, forgot what it was in though.

Zebra 3 · 09-12-2009, 01:08 PM

Burt Ward of Batman had a brown belt in karate when he auditioned for the role of Robin / Dick Grayson, and showed his athletic skills to the producers by falling, tumbling, and breaking a board with his hand.

JamesG · 09-12-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comedyfreak

Ernie Reyes Jr. has a martial arts belt, forgot what it was in though.

He has a fourth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do under his father.
He also competes in Muay Thai competitions.

09-10-2009, 06:02 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,235	How Many TV Stars Are You Aware Of Who Are Martial Artists? I was wondering how many television stars out there are martial artists and what their ranks are? If you know of any more names then please add: - Bob Barker of "The Price Is Right" has a black belt in karate and a red belt in tang soo do karate under Chuck Norris. - Ed O'Neill of Married With Children earned his black belt in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu in 2007.

09-10-2009, 06:32 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	Chuck Norris of "Walker, Texas Ranger"is an eighth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and is also a black belt in Tung Soo Do another Korean martial art.
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Sal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: Oakville, Ont. Canada Posts: 6,217	And let's not forget the biggest name on this list... Bruce Lee, who played Kato on "The Green Hornet" in 1967, died in 1973, still revered by martial arts fans the world over
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Zebra 3 Striped Tomato Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 26, 2002 Location: Bay City Posts: 5,812	Burt Ward of Batman had a brown belt in karate when he auditioned for the role of Robin / Dick Grayson, and showed his athletic skills to the producers by falling, tumbling, and breaking a board with his hand.
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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,235	- Chuck Zito of OZ has a black belt in karate.

09-10-2009, 08:28 PM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,235	- Adrian Paul of Highlander has extensive background in Tae Kwon Do, Wing Chun, and boxing. He is also an accomplished swordsman of the katana.

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Reverend Jim Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 08, 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 783	I became casually aware that the always-lovely Nia Peeples had developed an interest in martial arts several years ago.As of this date, I remain unaware if she has kept up with it or simply given it up.If she is still involved with that,I wonder what rank she would have acheived by now.

09-11-2009, 05:15 PM	#6
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,235	Lorenzo Lamas of Falcon Crest, Renegade holds a black belt in Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kempo, and Jujutsu.

09-11-2009, 08:57 PM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,235	Mark Dacascos of The Crow: Stairway to Heaven, Iron Chef America is an award-winning martial artist in karate championships. He also has background in Wun Hop Huen Do (combination fist-arts style)