Ron Marchini (born March 4, 1945 in Stockton, California) is an American

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who, according to many martial artists, is one of the top karate tournament fighters of all time.

Martial arts

Marchini is a member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame. In 1967, Marchini won the Pacific Coast Tournament. In 1969, Marchini was the number one ranked karate fighter in the United States. Marchini won Henry Cho's Tournament of Champions in 1968. According to

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, Marchini was among the toughest opponents he ever faced. Marchini was considered to be the best defensive fighter in karate from 1967 to 1970. In 1972, Marchini was ranked the number 3 karate fighter in the United States.

Personal life

Marchini was a soldier and drill sergeant in the

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. Marchini worked as a martial arts tournament fighter, school owner, actor, and producer. Marchini is the survivor of a drive-by shooting.

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''. Marchini starred in the 1990 movie ''

Omega Cop ''Omega Cop'' is a 1989 film starring Adam West, Ron Marchini, Stuart Whitman, and Troy Donahue. It was also released under the title ''John Travis: Solar Survivor''. This film was also written and produced by Ronald L. Marchini, and executive- ...

'' and its 1991 sequel ''

Karate Cop ''Karate Cop'' is a 1991 direct-to-video martial arts action film. It is the sequel to the film '' Omega Cop''. It is set in the post-apocalyptic near-future about a karate-trained police officer struggling to keep order in a chaotic, unstable ...

'' as well as the movie ''Death Machines''.

Filmography

*'' Karate Raider'' (1995) *''

'' (1991) *''

'' (1990) *'' Arctic Warriors'' (1989) *'' Return Fire'' (1988) *''

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'' (1986) *''

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'' (1986) *'' Ninja Warriors'' (1985) *'' Dragon's Quest'' (1983) *''

Death Machines Death is the irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain an organism. For organisms with a brain, death can also be defined as the irreversible cessation of functioning of the whole brain, including brainstem, and brain ...

'' (1976) *''

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'' (1974) *'' New Gladiators'' (1973) (documentary)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Marchini, Ron 1945 births American male karateka Living people Sportspeople from Stockton, California