Martial Artists In Movies: The Real Deal - Volume 5

1. Lucy Liu

Born to immigrants in New York City, Lucy Liu has always tried to balance an interest in her cultural heritage with a desire to move beyond a strictly Asian-American experience. Her mother, Cecilia, a biochemist, is from Beijing & her father, Tom Liu, a civil engineer, is from Shanghai. Once ...

Silat, Escrima

Trivia: studied martial arts under Dan Inosanto

Best seen in CHARLIE'S ANGELS

2. Eboni Adams

Actress | Blade

Eboni Adams is known for Blade (1998), Gangster Squad (2013) and Consequences (2017).

Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan Karate (NBL Champion)

Trivia: is also a professional dancer and model

Best seen in BLADE

3. Marrese Crump

Actor | Welcome to Sudden Death

Marrese Crump was born on January 4th, 1982 in Lakeland, Florida. Grew up as an athlete,participating in the sports of basketball, football, track and martial arts. He started his training at the age of 7 when his brother introduced him to Master Kim-Jae. Marrese has studied Muay Thai, Capoeira, ...

Karate, Muay Thai, Capoeira, Escrima, Tae Kwon Do, Ninjutsu

Trivia: opened his first martial arts facility at age 18

Best seen in THE PROTECTOR 2

4. Michael Clarke Duncan

Actor | The Green Mile

Michael Clarke Duncan was born on December 10, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. Raised on Chicago's South Side by his single mother, Jean, a house cleaner, Duncan grew up resisting drugs and alcohol, instead concentrating on school. He wanted to play football in high school, but his mother wouldn't let ...

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Trivia: worked as a bouncer prior to entering show business

Best seen in STREET FIGHTER: THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI

5. Don Ferguson

Stunts | Ultraviolet

Don Ferguson is known for Ultraviolet (2006), Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003) and The Protector (2005).

Jidokwan & Kukkiwon Tae Kwon Do (5th Dan; Thailand National Open Gold medalist; Can-Am Games Champion)

Trivia: is the founder and chief instructor of the Asia Pacific Taekwondo Academy in Bangkok

Best seen in MUAY THAI FIGHTER

6. Donnie Hair

Stunts | Mortal Kombat

Donnie Hair fell in love with Karate after reading a book called "Karate for Kids", which marked his beginning in the training in Yoshukai. Hair got interested in Full Contact Karate, now called Kickboxing and had his first bout at the age of 15. Being humble and disciplined he won most fights, but...

Yoshukai Karate (5th Dan; WKA & PKA Champion), Sanshou, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts

Trivia: thwarted a purse-snatching in 1994 with fellow martial artists Russ Fokes and Don Wilson while attending a tournament

Best seen in BLOODFIST 8

7. Jack Huang

Pacific Rim

Starting martial arts training at age 5 in different styles of Kung Fu, then Judo, Karate, Tang Soo Do, and boxing under several masters in his hometown (Tainan City, Taiwan), only for one single reason: to defend himself from the local bullies' attack.

In 1982 he was all Taiwan Teenage Nunchaku ...

Wushu (Los Angeles Open Champion), Judo, Karate, Tang Soo Do, Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, Tai Chi, Kickboxing, Krav Maga

Trivia: selected by the Taiwan government to perform a martial arts demonstration for President Ronald Reagan in 1983

Best seen in ENTER THE BLOOD RING

8. Chuck Johnson

Actor | Almost There

Chuck Johnson is an actor, stuntman and motion-capture artist based in Tokyo, Japan. A native of Michigan, he began martial arts training with Olympic Taekwondo at the age of 15. With a fanatic training schedule, he received his black belt in 2 1/2 years, and 6 days later became the Michigan State ...

Tae Kwon Do (Junior Olympics Champion; Hong Kong Intercollegiate Champion; KTAA Champion; State Games Gold medalist), Capoeira, Seishindo Karate, Judo, Kickboxing, Tai Chi, Wing Chun, Hapkido, Han Mu Do, Krav Maga

Trivia: is the founder of the Quiet Flame Demonstration Team

Best seen in DUEL IN HELL

9. Anton Kasabov

Actor | Tekken

Anton Kasabov is known for Tekken (2010), Rush Hour 3 (2007) and Fetty.

Tae Kwon Do (3rd Dan; 5-time Absolute European Champion; 6-time US National Champion; Pan-American Champion; US National Team member), Judo

Trivia: at the time of his training, it was illegal to practice martial arts in his native Bulgaria; he would have to pretend he was practicing Korean folk dances

Best seen in TEKKEN

10. Siu-Hung Leung

Stunts | Ip Man

Siu-Hung Leung is known for Ip Man (2008), The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010) and Temptation of a Monk (1993).

Karate, Wing Chun, Tae Kwon Do, Judo

Trivia: is the vice chairman of the Hong Kong Stuntman's Association

Best seen in 36 CRAZY FISTS

11. Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok

Actor | Lat sau san taam

Philip Kwok began his career as a circus acrobat and worked in the Peking Opera, unlike many others, he had not aspired to work in the film industry. He began working as a stuntman and eventually worked his way into leading roles. His performance in Boxer Rebellion caught Director Chang Cheh's ...

Northern Shaolin

Trivia: enrolled in the Lu Kwan Peking Opera school at age 14

Best seen in 5 DEADLY VENOMS

12. Jeffrey James Lippold

300: Rise of an Empire

An American Theatre, Film/TV Actor, Singer, Dancer and Martial Artist. He began studying Judo/Ju-Jutsu, in Hawaii and Japan, Continuing Martial arts in San Diego, he studied Kang's Tae Kwon-Do/Judo, and Aamka-jutsu. Having Achieved Black Belts in Karate, Tae Kwon do, Judo, Japanese ju-jutsu, ...

Aamkajutsu, Jujitsu, Sambo (AAU Champion)

Trivia: is also a competitive boxer

Best seen in SAMURAI AVENGER: THE BLIND WOLF

13. Meng Lo

Actor | Yip Man 3

Meng Lo was born on August 4, 1952 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. He is an actor and producer, known for Ip Man 3 (2015), Ip Man 2 (2010) and Hard Boiled (1992).

Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Tai Chi

Trivia: was nicknamed "Shaolin Hercules" for his impressive physique

Best seen in THE KID WITH THE GOLDEN ARM

14. Evan Lurie

Actor | Hologram Man

Evan Lurie, Gallery Director, was born in New York, as the fourth, with three other boys. His parents divorced when he was a toddler. His mother remarried a British business man, so he has lived and traveled extensively across Europe. From the time he was five until he was 17, Lurie and his mom ...

Tae Kwon Do, Mixed Martial Arts

Trivia: owns and operates the Evan Lurie Gallery in Indiana

Best seen in MARTIAL LAW II

15. Cass Magda

Starforce

Cass Magda has been conducting seminars for over ten years in the US, Canada, Australia, England, Norway, Scotland, Finland, France, Germany, and other European countries. First known throughout the world as one of Dan Inosanto's top JKD instructors and having trained with many of the top Filipino ...

Jeet Kune Do, Escrima, Silat

Trivia: was the personal assistant and training partner of Dan Inosanto for six years of touring and teaching

Best seen in HAWKE'S VENGEANCE

16. Debra Ann Miceli

Actress | WCW Monday Nitro

is a retired American professional wrestler. She is best known under her ring names Madusa (shorthand for Made in the USA) or Alundra Blayze. Her early career was spent in the American Wrestling Association, where she held the AWA World Women's Championship one time. In 1988, Miceli was also the ...

Muay Thai

Trivia: is a former pro wrestler and 3-time WWF Women's Champion

Best seen in SHOOTFIGHTER II

17. Keiji Mutô

Actor | ROH: Final Battle 2003

Keiji Mutô was born on December 23, 1962 in Yamanashi, Japan. He is an actor and director, known for ROH: Final Battle 2003 (2003), WCW Thunder (1998) and All Japan Pro Wrestling 2002 Real World Tag League Gaora TV Special (2002).

Judo

Trivia: is also a pro wrestler, having won 30 world championships

Best seen in DRAGON BLUE

18. Laura Niles

Actress | Californication

Laura Niles is an actress, stand-up comedian, writer, and director from Los Angeles, California.

Laura made her start in entertainment as a model and actress, and joined Screen Actors Guild in 1997. She has been cast in numerous TV and film roles, notably as the boxing instructor in Californication.

...

Shaolin Kung Fu

Trivia: is also an amateur boxer

Best seen in TAI CHI WARRIORS

19. Aaron Norris

Producer | Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire

Aaron Norris was born in Gardena, California, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005), Ant-Man (2015) and Not Easily Broken (2009). He has been married to Rebecca since September 15, 1981. They have three children.

Chun Kuk Do (9th Dan)

Trivia: is the president of the United Fighting Arts Federation

Best seen in OVERKILL

20. Hidy Ochiai

Actor | Hawkeye

Hidy Ochiai was born on September 26, 1939 in Japan. He is an actor, known for Hawkeye (1988) and Fight to Win (1987).

Washin-Ryu Karate (founder; 5-time PKA Champion; Black Belt & Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame entry), Kendo, Iaido, Kobudo, Judo, Jujitsu

Trivia: is the founder of the S.A.F.E. and E.K.P. martial arts programs for children

Best seen in FIGHT TO WIN

21. Winston Omega

Stunts | Marked for Death

Winston Omega is known for Marked for Death (1990), Fist of the North Star (1995) and Crosscut (1995).

Sillum Wong Gar Kune

Trivia: is the martial arts instructor of Gary Daniels

Best seen in KEYS TO FREEDOM

22. Sonny Onoo

Actor | WCW Thunder

Sonny Onoo was born on July 29, 1962 in Japan. He is an actor, known for WCW Thunder (1998), Fearless Tiger (1991) and In Your Face: The Lost Episodes of the XWF (2005). He has been married to Julie since November 12, 1981. They have four children.

Karate, Kickboxing

Trivia: competed in the PKA in the 1970s and 1980s

Best seen in FEARLESS TIGER

23. Ron Pohnel

Actor | Drifter TKD

Ron Pohnel is known for Drifter TKD (2008), No Retreat, No Surrender (1985) and Firecracker (1981). He is married to Charl Pohnel.

Tang Soo Do (9th Dan), Karate

Trivia: testified in defense of Jean-Claude Van Damme concerning his injuring of Jackson Pinckney on the set of CYBORG

Best seen in NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER

24. Mark Salzman

Actor | Iron & Silk

Mark Salzman was born in 1959 in Connecticut. At the age of seven he started to play the cello because of his mother's musical influence. He also has a small thing for astronomy from his father. He has two younger sibilings, Erich and Rachel. At 13, Mark set out on a quest to become a Kung Fu Zen ...

Wushu

Trivia: has written an award-winning biography, later adapted into the below-mentioned movie

Best seen in IRON & SILK

25. Silvio Simac

Actor | Transporter 3

Silvio Simac, was born in Croatia. A dedicated martial artist, Silvio trained in Taekwondo and became a world champion during his competitive years. His film career began in 2001 on an episode of Lexx (1996). Silvio's martial arts background served him well for a part in the action film Undisputed ...

Tae Kwon Do (4th Dan; 4-time British National Champion; ITF Champion; World Games Gold medalist), Brithai Karate (1st Dan), Kickboxing

Trivia: received a "special dedication" award from the British National Martial Arts Association in 2000

Best seen in UNLEASHED

26. Eddie Tse

Actor | Revenge of the Ninja

Eddie Tse is known for Revenge of the Ninja (1983).

Ninjutsu

Trivia: performed weapon-handling demonstrations alongside Sho Kosugi across America to promote REVENGE OF THE NINJA

Best seen in REVENGE OF THE NINJA

27. Ron Van Clief

Stunts | F/X

Ron "The Black Dragon" Van Clief is a martial arts legend. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1943, he started martial arts training in his early teens. At 5 feet 10 inches and 190 pounds, Van Clief was fast, powerful, and tough. He won 10 New York State Full-Contact Karate Championships. He won ...

Chinese Goju (10th Dan; founder; World Martial Arts & Black Belt Hall of Fame entry), Goju-Ryu & Okinawa-Te Karate, Kenpo, Jujitsu, Aikijutsu, Ninjutsu, Escrima, Zen-Jutsu, Kobudo, Mixed Martial Arts (record: 0-1)

Trivia: is the oldest fighter to have competed in the UFC, at age 51

Best seen in WAY OF THE BLACK DRAGON

28. Katheryn Winnick

Actress | Vikings

Award-winning actress, director, producer, Katheryn Winnick, is best known for starring and directing the critically acclaimed, Emmy award-winning television series "Vikings." Winnick made her directorial debut in sixth and final season which earned her "Best Director" at the 2020 WIN Awards. She ...

Tae Kwon Do (3rd Dan), Karate (2nd Dan)

Trivia: had opened three martial arts schools by age 21

Best seen in KILLERS

29. Anthony Chau-Sang Wong

Actor | Mou gaan dou

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang was born to a British father and a Chinese mother. He never knew his father, since the man left his family when Wong was four years old. He trained acting at ATV and later enrolled into the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.

After working in several TV Series, he shot to ...

Tai Shing Pek War, Tae Kwon Do

Trivia: performs kung fu demonstrations throughout China

Best seen in HOUSE OF FURY

30. Chuck Zito

Actor | Homefront

Chuck Zito was born on March 1, 1953 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Homefront (2013), Carlito's Way (1993) and The Rock (1996).

Isshin-Ryu Karate, Fu Jow Pai, White Crane Kung Fu, Jujitsu, Escrima, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Trivia: is a former bodyguard, having protected Sylvester Stallone, Sean Penn, Elizabeth Taylor, Charlie Sheen, Charles Bronson, Michael Jackson, and Muhammad Ali, among others

Best seen in BAD BLOOD

31. Chris Adams

Actor | WCW Thunder

Chris Adams was born on February 10, 1955 in Stratford, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for WCW Thunder (1998), WCW Saturday Night (1985) and Mid South Wrestling (1981). He was married to Karen Burge and Toni Adams. He died on October 7, 2001 in Waxahachie, Texas, USA.

HONORARY ENTRY

Judo (3-time British National Champion)

Trivia: is credited with the invention of the pro wrestling "super kick" move

32. Ray Lloyd

Actor | Burn Notice

Ray Lloyd has enjoyed a very successful career in the sports and entertainment industry for over thirty years. He is best known as "Glacier" in the world of Professional Wrestling.

The first "Blood Runs Cold" vignette aired on WCW Saturday Night: Episode dated 4 May 1996 (1996). The Glacier gimmick ...

Hung Gar, Kenpo, Tae Kwon Do (WKA Champion), Judo, Sambo

Trivia: ceased participating in competitive karate when the WKA altered its rules to allow kicks to leg, fearing this would jeopardize his college football career

Best seen in A CONSPIRACY

33. Tsuyoshi Abe

Stunts | Big Stan

Tsuyoshi Abe was born and raised in Japan. He studied many martial arts including karate, kendo, and shorinji kenpo until his departure for the U.S. in 1985. He lived in Seattle, Washington and while there, studied in Bruce Lee's martial art, Jun Fan Gung Fu / Jeet Kune Do, under Taky Kimura. Mr. ...

Jeet Kune Do

Trivia: is the only instructor authorized by Dan Inosanto to represent Jeet Kune Do in Japan

Best seen in SWORD OF HONOR

34. Andy Bauman

Writer | Night of the Kickfighters

Andy Bauman is known for Night of the Kickfighters (1988), Johnson 2: The Passion of the Johnson (2005) and 3: am (2005).

Tae Kwon Do, Ja Shin Do (10th Dan; founder)

Trivia: is a certified police instructor for physical fitness and tactical self-defense

Best seen in NIGHT OF THE KICKFIGHTERS

35. Eric Chen

Stunts | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Eric Chen is known for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007), Shanghai Noon (2000) and The One (2001).

Wushu (US National Team Captain)

Trivia: is an instructor of the National Wu-Shu Training Center of Los Angeles

Best seen in SHANGHAI NOON

36. Arnold Chon

Stunts | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Arnold Chon began his training at the age of 5 at the Jhoon Rhee Institute in Virginia. Arnold received his black belt at the age of 11 while training equally hard in gymnastics. Arnold became an Extreme Martial Arts competitor and conquered the competitive martial arts circuit, eventually becoming...

Tae Kwon Do (2nd Dan)

Trivia: trained under Jhoon Rhee

Best seen in MAX HAVOC: CURSE OF THE DRAGON

37. Nathan Chukueke

Actor | Bloodsport

Nathan Chukueke was born on August 5, 1959 in New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Bloodsport (1988), Hitman the Cobra (1987) and The Dragon from Russia (1990).

Northern Praying Mantis kung fu, Karate, Chang Quan, Lama Pai

Trivia: is a member of the Northern Shaolin 7 Star Pray Mantis Association of New York

Best seen in BLOODSPORT

38. Fumio Demura

Stunts | Mortal Kombat

Fumio Demura was born on September 15, 1938 in Yokohama, Japan. He was an actor, known for Mortal Kombat (1995), Rising Sun (1993) and The Karate Kid (1984). He died on April 24, 2023.

Shito-Ryu Karate (9th Dan; East Japan & All Japan Champion; Black Belt, World Martial Arts, US Martial Arts, Martial Arts History Museum, AKA & Zendo-Kai MAA Hall of Fame entry), Judo, Aikido, Kobudo, Kendo, Iaido, Batto-Do

Trivia: has been formally recognized by Presidents Bill Clinton, George Bush, and Barack Obama for his contribution to the martial arts

Best seen in NINJA

39. Greg Douglass

Actor | Eternal Fist

Greg Douglass is known for Eternal Fist (1992), Raw Target (1995) and Fighting Spirit (1992).

Karate, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo

Trivia: is a former member of the Tulsa Police Department's Special Operations team

Best seen in FIST OF STEEL

40. Ron Hall

Stunts | The Quest

Ron Hall is known for The Quest (1996), Vampire Assassin (2005) and Orgazmo (1997).

Tae Kwon Do, Wushu

Trivia: had to audition twice for his role in BLOODSPORT II, the second time following a script rewrite wherein his role was drastically shortened

Best seen in TRIPLE IMPACT

41. Alfred Hsing

Actor | The Book of Boba Fett

Alfred Hsing is an actor that has been seen on HBO's Silicon Valley as Jian Yang's employee who is hit by Gavin Belson. He plays the leader of the Pykes on Book of Boba Fett (Chapter 2). He was cast on CBS pilot, Mission Control, playing an Asian-American NASA astronaut alongside David Giuntoli (...

Wushu (World Championships Gold medalist; US National Team member)

Trivia: is the first and only member of the US Wushu Team to win a Gold medal in the World Championships forms competition

Best seen in KWOON

42. Hiroyuki Ikeuchi

Actor | Ip Man

Hiroyuki Ikeuchi is a Japanese actor. Ikeuchi's mother is Salvadoran and his father is Japanese. He is an avid martial artist, notably holding a black belt in judo, and is also a keen fisherman. His is common known played a supporting role as General Miura in Wilson Yip's Ip Man.

Judo

Trivia: received a concussion while filming the fight scenes of IP MAN

Best seen in IP MAN

43. Dale Jacoby

Actor | Die Hard 2

Dale Jacoby is known for Die Hard 2 (1990), No Retreat, No Surrender (1985) and Rocky V (1990).

Kickboxing, Karate (6th, 5th, and 4th Dan under different masters; USKL, WKL, WAKO & TPA Champion; Nevada State & World Gladiator Champion; Masters Black Belt & MDBHC Hall of Fame entry)

Trivia: is an instructor of NeuroBoxing, an exercise designed to improve balance and coordination for people with neurological disabilities

Best seen in RING OF FIRE

44. Len Kabasinski

Actor | Challenge of Five Gauntlets

Len worked in broadcast television for 6 years in Buffalo, New York; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Erie, Pennsylvania, mostly working in Traffic Management. Len holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Gannon University and also an Assoicates Degree in Science from the University of ...

Tang Soo So (2nd Dan), Tae Kwon Do (2nd Dan), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (white belt)

Trivia: competed in the PKRA for four years, ranking in forms & weapons, lightweight sparring, and traditional forms

Best seen in SWAMP ZOMBIES

45. John Ladalski

Actor | Kickboxer

John Ladalski was born on February 16, 1950 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Kickboxer (1989), Valent & Reggie and Identity Crisis. He died on July 19, 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Jeet Kune Do

Trivia: is generally regarded as the first major "gweilo" performer of Hong Kong

Best seen in OPERATION CONDOR

46. Dion Lam

Stunts | Mou gaan dou

Dion Lam is known for Infernal Affairs (2002), Looper (2012) and Doom (2005).

Karate

Trivia: was born in Hong Kong

Best seen in THE STORM RIDERS

47. Leo Lee

Actor | Kindergarten Cop

Actor and stuntman and martial arts expert, Leo Lee has alternated his film career making these two trades; He has participated in over 40 films often action and martial arts in supporting roles, among which we can remember: Big Trouble in Little China (1986) with Kurt Russell, Kindergarten Cop (...

Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Escrima

Trivia: teaches stuntwork and choreography with partner and fellow martial artist Susie Park

Best seen in TRUE VENGEANCE

48. Patricia Ja Lee

Actress | Biohazard 5

She enjoys snow-boarding, reading, eating veggie-burgers, drinking smoothies, hanging out with her friends, acting, and making creative works such as beading jewelry, painting, writing poetry, sewing funky dresses, and photographing interesting images. Her heritage is Korean, and she speaks some ...

Karate

Trivia: trained under California's Japanese Karate Association chapter

Best seen in POWER RANGERS IN SPACE

49. Steven Vincent Leigh

Actor | Noble House

Steven Vincent Leigh was born on August 10, 1964 in Petersburg, Virginia, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Noble House (1988), Sunset Beach (1997) and Ring of Fire (1991). He is married to Donna.

Wu Dang, Bagua Zhang, Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do, Kickboxing, Northern Shaolin & White Eyebrow Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Escrima

Trivia: is the founder of Kung Yo - a cardio mixture of yoga, kung fu, and qi gong

Best seen in SWORD OF HONOR

50. Greg Maye

Actor | Moving Target

Greg Maye is known for Moving Target (1999), Open Mind (2022) and Young Survivor (1999).

Tae Kwon Do (6th Dan; NASKA & NBL Champion)

Trivia: is a member of the DKT Force One National Karate Team

Best seen in MOVING TARGET

51. Willie Nelson

Soundtrack | The Dukes of Hazzard

This versatile, eclectic, rather wanderlust country crossover star known for his classic ballads ("Always On My Mind"), autobiographical road songs ("On the Road Again") and catchy rhythms ("Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys") started out life as Willie Hugh Nelson on April 30, ...

Gon Kwon Yu Sul (5th Dan), Tae Kwon Do (2nd Dan), Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Trivia: earned his black belts while on tour; his manager would record him performing katas and mail the tapes to his instructors

Best seen in FIGHTING WITH ANGER

52. Tanit Phoenix

Actress | Gallowwalkers

Tanit Phoenix was born on September 24, 1980 in Durban, Natal, South Africa. She is an actress, known for Gallowwalkers (2012), Death Race 2 (2010) and Hardcore Henry (2015). She has been married to Sharlto Copley since February 15, 2016. They have one child.

Muay Thai, Tai Chi

Trivia: also enjoys skydiving, scuba diving, bungee jumping, mountain biking, ballet, and horseback riding

Best seen in DEATH RACE 2

53. Tanoai Reed

Stunts | The Rundown

Tanoai Reed was born on February 10, 1974 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. He is an actor, known for The Rundown (2003), Fast Five (2011) and Furious 7 (2015). He has been married to Suzanne Reed since February 27, 1999. They have one child.

Judo, Mixed Martial Arts

Trivia: also practices boxing

Best seen in AGAINST THE DARK

54. Noah Ringer

Actor | The Last Airbender

Noah Andrew Ringer is an American actor who starred as Aang in the film The Last Airbender. He was discovered in an open casting call for Airbender in Texas. He was also cast in the film Cowboys & Aliens as Emmett.

Ringer is a young taekwondo practitioner who was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. At...

Tae Kwon Do (2nd Dan; ATA & Texas State champion; 80-time ATA Gold medalist), Bagua Zhang, Tai Chi, Wushu, Choy Lay Fut

Trivia: is the 2008 ATA Competitor of the Year

Best seen in THE LAST AIRBENDER

55. Ray Sua

Stunts | Escape from L.A.

Ray Sua is known for Escape from L.A. (1996), Fire Down Below (1997) and The Glimmer Man (1996). He is married to Dale Sua.

Karate (2-time Golden West Champion; International Unified Martial Arts, Four Seasons Nationals, Blakeley Karate & San Fernando Valley Champion), Tae Kwon Do (Third Annual Pacific Champion), Lima Lama (Karate Open Champion)

Trivia: is also a California policeman

Best seen in NIGHT OF THE WARRIOR

56. Kenji Tanigaki

Stunts | Nou fo

Kenji Tanigaki is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, fight coordinator, and director. As a child, Tanigaki began learning Shorinji Kempo which led him to join the Kurata Action school in Japan, beginning his career as a stuntman. His work led him to Hong Kong where he became a member of the Hong Kong ...

Karate, Kendo

Trivia: is a former student of Yasuaki Kurata

Best seen in KILL ZONE

57. Steve Tartalia

Stunts | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Steve Tartalia is known for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007), The Legend of Zorro (2005) and 17 Again (2009).

Northern Shaolin Eagle Claw

Trivia: is a member of the SAG and the Hong Kong Stuntman Association

Best seen in ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA

58. Victor Webster

Actor | Workin' Moms

A familiar face to film and television audiences, Victor Webster is an established actor with an impressive list of credits. Most recently, he joined the cast of the Netflix/CBC comedy "Workin' Moms," playing Mike Bolinski for two seasons. He's also recently filmed a large recurring arc on the ...

Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Trivia: is a supporter of the Special Olympics

Best seen in MUTANT X

59. Brian White

Actor | Ambitions

Brian White was born on April 21, 1975 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Ambitions (2019), Stomp the Yard (2007) and The Family Stone (2005). He has been married to Paula Da Silva since August 28, 2010. They have one child.

Tae Kwon Do, Mixed Martial Arts

Trivia: was encouraged by director Corey Yuen to study the martial arts

Best seen in DOA: DEAD OR ALIVE

60. Won Bin

Actor | Ajeossi

Won Bin, born November 10, 1977 in Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province, South Korea, is a popular actor. He is the youngest of five siblings (two older brothers and two older sisters). While growing up in Jeongseon County, Won Bin initially planned to become a car mechanic, but in 1996 entered an ...

Tae Kwon Do, Escrima

Trivia: studied under Lee Min-Ho

Best seen in THE MAN FROM NOWHERE

61. Xing Yu

Actor | Kung fu

Shi, a Chinese martial arts actor and action director, is also the 32nd generation disciple of Shaolin Temple. He entered Shaolin at the age of 12 as a trainee and during the eleven years he was there, represented Shaolin in various cultural exchanges and visits, showcasing Chinese Kungfu around ...

Shaolin Kung Fu

Trivia: is a 32nd generation Shaolin monk

Best seen in KUNG FU HUSTLE

62. Marcus Young

Stunts | Avengers: Endgame

With over 35 years of Martial Arts experience, Marcus Young has obtained a 3rd degree black belt and continues his knowledge in various disciplines. He is a National and Internationally recognized champion and specializes in weapons, forms and fighting.

From his vast experience in the Martial Arts ...

Judo, Shotokan Karate, Wushu, Capoeira, Escrima

Trivia: is a member of the Stunts Unlimited stunt team

Best seen in THE ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY TAO

63. Ron Yuan

Actor | Mulan

Ron Yuan just wrapped as one of the ensemble leads in Disney's live adaptation Mulan (2020), directed by Niki Caro. Yuan plays battle hardened "Master Sgt. Qiang", 2nd in command of the Imperial Regiment.

Yuan signed on as series regular, Prince Nayan, on Netflix's Marco Polo (2014), created by John...

Kyokushin Karate, Muay Thai, Escrima, Wing Chun, Hung Gar, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Tai Chi

Trivia: trained in stuntwork under Jim Nickerson, Xin Xin Xiong, Andy Cheng, and Dion Lam

Best seen in DEADLY TARGET

64. Joseph Jennings

Actor | Deadly Addiction

Joseph Jennings is known for Deadly Addiction (1989) and Sun Dragon (1979).

Isshin-Ryu Karate (9th Dan)

Trivia: is the developer of the "Whip Self-Defense Keychain System"

Best seen in SUN DRAGON

65. Carl Scott

Actor | Li Xiao Long zhuan qi

Carl Scott is known for Bruce Lee: The Man, the Myth (1976), Shou zhi ao chu (1981) and Soul Brothers of Kung Fu (1977).

Kenpo

Trivia: studied under Master Steve Muhammad

Best seen in SUN DRAGON

66. Jeff Durbin

Producer | Tunnel Vision

Jeff was raised partially in Europe, and also lived in Holland. At the age of 4 Jeff seemed to be predestined to do martial arts and started training in Judo. At the age of 10 he moved to Northern Honshu in Japan to learn Moo Duk Kwan and Tae Kwon Do with Japanese masters. Jeff has 5 black belts. ...

HONORARY ENTRY

Tae Kwon Do (NASKA & Battle of Atlanta Champion; Superkid Hall of Fame entry)

Trivia: hosts the Redemption Radio program

Best seen in THE UNTOUCHABLE

67. Francis Pineda

Actor | Leather and Iron

Francis Pineda started taking Tae Kwon Do lessons over two decades ago at the Jhoon Rhee Institute in Marlow Heiths in Maryland. He was an under average student and fat, but soon became a good student and martial artist and lost weight. He grew so good, he went to become an instructor. After 5 ...

HONORARY ENTRY

Tae Kwon Do (6th Dan; Team Otomix & Team Prestige member)

Trivia: has trained the Maryland State Police, the Washington D.C. Metro Police, and the Arizona DPS

Best seen in THE UNTOUCHABLE

68. Daniel Spalding

Actor | Leather and Iron

Daniel Spalding is known for Leather and Iron (2002), New World Order: The End Has Come (2013) and Paranoia (2012).

Goju-Ryu & Shorei-Ryu Karate (2-time NASKA Champion; 2-time SKC Champion; MARRS Champion), Tae Kwon Do, Wing Chun, Kenpo

Trivia: studied martial arts at the Olympic Karate School

Best seen in LEATHER AND IRON

69. Louis Diaz

Actor | South Bronx Heroes

Louis Diaz is known for South Bronx Heroes (1985), Horrible Horror (1986) and The Untouchable (1997).

HONORARY ENTRY

Wushu (US National Team member), Hung Gar, Bak Mei, Tai Chi, Northern Shaolin, Nan Quan, Sanshou, Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Chin Na

Trivia: has won 72 Gold medals during his competitive career

Best seen in THE UNTOUCHABLE

70. Tracy Fleming

Stunts | Mortal Kombat: Conquest

Tracy Fleming is known for Mortal Kombat: Conquest (1998), The Untouchable (1997) and WMAC Masters (1995).

HONORARY ENTRY

Wah Lum, Tae Kwon Do, Escrima, Hei Hu Quan, White Crane, She Quan, Leopard Kung Fu, Southern Dragon Kung Fu

Trivia: studied the martial arts under Master Chain Pui

Best seen in THE UNTOUCHABLE

71. Vincent DeOcampo

Actor | The Untouchable 2

Vincent DeOcampo is known for The Untouchable 2 (2001) and The Untouchable (1997).

HONORARY ENTRY

Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Battle of USA, WSMA & North American Grappling Competition Champion)

Trivia: is the founder of the DKT Force One sparring team

Best seen in THE UNTOUCHABLE

72. Kingston Ng

Actor | The Untouchable

Kingston Ng is known for The Untouchable (1997).

HONORARY ENTRY

Tae Kwon Do

Trivia: was trained by Jun Chong

Best seen in THE UNTOUCHABLE

73. Carmichael Simon

Stunts | Day 5

With over 40 years of martial arts experience, Carmichael Simon has been one of the leading innovators of "Jhoon Rhee's Martial Arts Ballet(TM)". He has been very instrumental to our sport by being an ambassador to the American sport martial arts system by traveling globally, performing and ...

Tae Kwon Do (5-time NASKA Champion), Wushu

Trivia: is the first performer to successfully perform a documented 720-degree kick

Best seen in WMAC MASTERS

74. Mallory Woods

Actor | The Untouchable 2

Mallory Woods is known for The Untouchable 2 (2001), The Untouchable (1997) and Predetah or Prey (2000).

HONORARY ENTRY

Tae Kwon Do

Trivia: is a student of the Jhoon Rhee Institute

Best seen in THE UNTOUCHABLE

75. Nathaniel Arcand

Actor | Pathfinder

2019 Nathaniel featured in the CBS Television show FBI: Americas Most Wanted as Clinton Skye. Nathaniel is a highly respected actor. He got his start, starring in a few smaller roles for local independent filmmakers, Nathaniel's big break came when he auditioned for the role of William MacNeil in ...

Tae Kwon Do, Wing Chun, Capoeira

Trivia: is a member of the Nehiyaw Indian Nation

Best seen in BLACK CLOUD

76. Nikki Berwick

Stunts | Die Another Day

Nikki Berwick was born on December 24, 1978 in Rochford, Essex, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Die Another Day (2002), Skyfall (2012) and The Bourne Ultimatum (2007).

Tang Soo Do (WAKO & WKA Champion)

Trivia: also enjoys gymnastics and horseback riding

Best seen in EXTREME CHALLENGE

77. Lon Beyer

Actor | The Ninja Bunch

Lon Beyer is an actor, martial artist, and fight choreographer. Lon started training in Kung Fu at the age of seven, when his uncle, a trainer for the Taiwanese army, began teaching him and his brother the martial arts. He achieved a black belt in Bu Jin Kan Ninjitsu, Tae Kwon Do, and has achieved ...

Bujinkan Ninjutsu, Tae Kwon Do, Shaolin Kung Fu

Trivia: is a teacher of the Full Focus Corporation

Best seen in VAMPIRE ASSASSINS

78. Neil Brown Jr.

Actor | SEAL Team

Born in a rough neighborhood to strict, but loving parents. Neil Brown, Jr, who was a gifted martial artist and self proclaimed "knucklehead ", received his first role in film purely by chance, when a producer Patty Thomas Robinson walked into his karate Dojo looking for a kid to be in the TV ...

Wing Chun, Wah Lum, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu, Capoeira, Chojiro-Ryu Karate

Trivia: has survived three car collisions

Best seen in NEVER BACK DOWN

79. Tino Ceberano

Actor | Under the Gun

Master Ceberano was born and raised in Hawaii. His father was already a professional boxer and after going to Hawaii he started to learn the arts of Philipino Stickfighting.

In Hawaii it was normal for youngsters to get into fights and martial arts. Tino and his dad would soon start with training in...

Escrima, Kenpo

Trivia: is credited with popularizing the martial arts in Australia during the 1960s

Best seen in UNDER THE GUN

80. Stephanie Cheeva

Stunts | Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous

Stefi was born and raised in Bulgaria by her parents, Bulgarian Figure-skating Champion Maria Vulkova, and Mathematics Professor Veselin Georchev. Stefi changed her name to Stephanie Cheeva when she came to LA in 1996. She had to learn how to speak English, before she could join and graduate from ...

Tae Kwon Do (3rd Dan; 8-time Bulgarian National Champion), Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Trivia: began training in the martial arts at age 9

Best seen in THE ULTIMATE GAME

81. Christina Cox

Actress | The Chronicles of Riddick

The youngest of three girls, Christina was born just outside Toronto. She carried a double major of theater and dance at the prestigious Arts York at Unionville High School. She went on to further her training at the Ryerson Theatre School of Toronto, among such alumni as Eric McCormack and David ...

Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, Kickboxing

Trivia: while filming a movie, stunt coordinator Steve McMichael urged Cox to kick him in the ribs without padded protection; she kicked him so hard that he retains bone spurs on his side

Best seen in BLOOD TIES

82. Daniella Deutscher

Actress | Aquaman

Daniella Deutscher was born on October 4, 1975 in Bozeman, Montana, USA. She is an actress, known for Aquaman (2006), Hang Time (1995) and Drifting School (1995). She has been married to Jay Hernandez since 2006.

Tae Kwon Do

Trivia: formerly worked as a model in Japan

Best seen in SPECIAL FORCES

83. Blake Foster

Actor | Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie

Blake Foster was born on May 29, 1985 in Northridge, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997), Kids World (2000) and Power Rangers in Space (1998).

Tang Soo Do (2nd Dan)

Trivia: studied the martial arts under Master Tom Bloom

Best seen in POWER RANGERS TURBO

84. Anthony De Longis

Actor | Masters of the Universe

Actor, Director, Fight Coordinator & Weapons Expert. He's performed with some of biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jet Li, Brendan Frasier, Ron Howard, Yuen Woo Ping, Tim Burton, David Carradine, Patrick Swayze, Angelica Huston, Placido Domingo...

Tae Kwon Do, Savate, Wing Chun, Pentjak Silat, Escrima (Black Belt Hall of Fame entry)

Trivia: is an inductee of the International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame

Best seen in FEARLESS

85. Damien Moreno

Stunts | Iron Man

Damien Moreno is known for Iron Man (2008), The Kingdom (2007) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).

Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, Escrima, Muay Thai, Savate, Silat

Trivia: studied the martial arts under Dan Inosanto, Cass Magda, and Dwight Woods

Best seen in MOVING TARGET

86. Peter Poching

Actor | Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor

Peter Poching was an actor, known for Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor (1994). He died on March 5, 2018 in the USA.

Pentjak Silat

Trivia: is an instructor of the Kuno Martial Arts Academy in Ohio

Best seen in KICKBOXER 4

87. Jonathan Isgar

Actor | Yat goh ho yan

Jonathan Isgar is known for Mr. Nice Guy (1997), Catman in Boxer's Blow (1989) and Catman in Lethal Track (1990).

Wushu, Hung Gar

Trivia: trained under Bruce Fontaine, Ken Goodman, and Mark Houghton

Best seen in CATMAN IN BOXER'S BLOW

88. Rina Takeda

Actress | Iya monogatari: Oku no hito

Takeda Rina was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. She claims she decided to become an actress at age six. She has an older and younger brother. The younger brother is actor Takeda kazuma who has found roles in Rina's movies. She became interested in karate through her father Takeda Takeshi. ...

Shorin-Ryu Karate (Ryukyu Regional Champion)

Trivia: broke ten concrete blocks with her head during a televised demonstration

Best seen in KARATE GIRL

89. Sayaka Akimoto

Actress | Urutoraman sâga

Sayaka Akimoto is Japanese female actor.

She started her career in the entertainment industry as a member of the Japanese pop music group, "AKB48", in 2006.

While active as a singer and dancer, she also appeared in many television series and movies as an actor.

She has performed her own action scenes ...

Aikido

Trivia: is a member of the singing group AKB48

Best seen in HIGH KICK GIRL

90. Aya Sugiyama

Actress | Hai kikku gâru!

Aya Sugiyama is known for High-Kick Girl! (2009) and Tales of Graces f (2010).

Karate

Trivia: met her husband, Patrick Morrison, while both were stunt performers on POWER RANGERS

Best seen in HIGH KICK GIRL

91. Ichirô Sugisawa

Actor | Hai kikku gâru!

Ichirô Sugisawa is known for High-Kick Girl! (2009) and Karate Girl (2011).

Karate

Trivia: (?)

Best seen in HIGH KICK GIRL

92. Camilla Lim

Actress | Power Rangers

Camilla Lim- A.K.A Miss Korea USA 2011, is originally from Seoul, South Korea. She has been in love with the arts since she was a young child. Her lessons in Piano, Korean Traditional Flute, Drum playing helped her being more cultured person while her athletic participation in a wide variety of ...

Tae Kwon Do

Trivia: also enjoys skating, skiing, and swimming

Best seen in POWER/RANGERS

93. Gichi Gamba

Actor | The Estate

Gichi Gamba was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Gichi is an actor and producer, known for The Estate (2022), L.A.'s Finest (2019) and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005).

Capoeira

Trivia: also trained in tumbling and stage combat

Best seen in POWER/RANGERS

94. Brendon Huor

Stunts | Divergent

Brendon Huor is known for Divergent (2014), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016).

Tae Kwon Do, Shorei-Ryu & Shotokan Karate, Wushu

Trivia: is a member of Thousand Pounds Action Company

Best seen in THE HUNT

95. Mickey Facchinello

Stunts | Wonder Woman

Mickey Facchinello is known for Wonder Woman (2017), Black Widow (2021) and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020).

Shorei-Ryu & Shotokan Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kobudo

Trivia: is also proficient with the bullwhip

Best seen in SLUG STREET SCRAPPERS

96. Keith Min

Stunts | Divergent

Keith Min is known for Divergent (2014), Those Who Go to Hell (2012) and At Last, Okemah! (2009).

Shaolin Kung Fu, Hsing-i, Baguazhang, Kickboxing

Trivia: also studies boxing and wrestling

Best seen in THOSE WHO GO TO HELL

97. Shawn Bernal

Stunts | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Shawn Bernal was born on February 23, 1980 in Sandwich, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Jungle Cruise (2021) and Zombieland: Double Tap (2019).

Tae Kwon Do, Northern Shaolin, Tai Chi Praying Mantis, Wing Chun, Capoeira, Kickboxing, Escrima

Trivia: is also proficient in handling Chinese weapons

Best seen in WAGES OF SIN

98. Emmanuel Manzanares

Stunts | Logan

Graduating from the University of IL-Chicago with a Bachelors of the Arts in Stage Direction and Design for Theater, Emmanuel now works on film and television productions as a SAG-AFTRA stunt & fight coordinator, fight choreographer, and action designer.

He is a member and head of LBP Stunts Chicago...

Goju-Ryu Karate, Muay Thai, Shaolin Kung Fu, Hsing-i, Aikido

Trivia: also studies boxing and practices parkour

Best seen in THOSE WHO GO TO HELL

99. Alexander Hashioka Oatfield

Stunts | Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Alexander Hashioka Oatfield is known for Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), Captain America: Civil War (2016) and Divergent (2014).

Escrima, Silat, Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Shorei-Goju Karate

Trivia: is a member of LBP Stunts Chicago

Best seen in THOSE WHO GO TO HELL

100. Robert Dill

Actor | Henry Danger

A Southern California native, born to Belinda, a flight attendant, and Robin, a pilot; Robert started his career in entertainment when he was 15 years old at the AIA Actors Studio in Burbank, CA., where a talent agent from Cavaleri and Associates first discovered him.

Fast forward to present day and...

Hapkido, Wushu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do

Trivia: also practices boxing

Best seen in MAN VS.