Carlos Ray Norris, better known by his stage name Chuck Norris, is a successful actor, businessman, and martial artist. Most of Norris’ fame came from the “Walker, Texas Ranger” television series. Norris also established the United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) and the National Tang Soo Do Congress (NTC).
He was born in Ryan, Oklahoma, on March 10, 1940, to Wilma and Ray Dee Norris. He made acquainted with martial arts expert and actor Bruce Lee there after winning the international karate championship.
Is Chuck Norris a legitimate martial artist?
Absolutely. The first westerner to ever achieve his rank in taekwondo, he trained with Bruce Lee, competed in martial arts tournaments all over the world, and not only did he go on to master many other styles, but he also invented one of his own. Chuck Norris is a genuine character.
Is Chuck Norris a black belt?
He holds black belts in judo, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and Tang Soo Do. Norris won numerous martial arts competitions after serving in the US Air Force, and he later created his own style, Chun Kuk Do. Soon after, Norris taught martial arts to famous people in Hollywood.
