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Joe Corley subsequently rebranded the studio as Joe Corley Karate when Master Kim relocated to Austin, Texas. [2] Joe Corley won the National Karate Grand Championship in 1979, 1981, 1982; the Southeast Grand Championship in 1977; and the Southern US Open in 1987 and 1982. [3] Corley also founded Joe Corley's American Karate System in 1972. [4]
They currently serve more than 9,500 of today's youth, making a positive impact in their lives by teaching character through karate. [ 3 ] In 2003, the foundation was renamed to Kickstart Kids (it still maintains its official name as Kick Drugs Out of America Foundation, but now it has added a "dba" – doing business as – Kickstart Kids).
Joe Lewis (March 7, 1944 – August 31, 2012) was an American martial artist, professional kickboxer and actor. Originally a practitioner of Shōrin-ryū karate and champion in point sparring competitions, he became one of the fathers of full contact karate and kickboxing in the United States, and is credited with popularizing the combat sport in North America.
International karate competitions by host (3 C) Karate at multi-sport events (15 C, 14 P) A. Asian Karate Championships (18 P) E. European Karate Championships (3 C ...
Guy Mezger (born January 1, 1968) is an American martial artist, who competed in professional combat sports including full contact karate, kickboxing, and boxing, but is most recognized as a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Mezger retired from professional competition on January 25, 2005.
During the 1970s, he was a formidable competitor, [3] [4] winning 127 national and international competitions, including 80 first-place trophies and grand championships. [5] He was ranked among the top seven U.S. fighters of the decade by Black Belt Magazine . [ 2 ]
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Ippon (three points) . Jodan (head, face, neck) kicks; Any scoring technique delivered on a thrown or fallen opponent; Waza-ari (two points) . Chudan (abdomen, chest, back, side) kicks