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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 ...
Joe Lewis 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.
Joseph Henry Lewis (March 7, 1944 – August 31, 2012) was an American martial artist, actor, karateka, and kickboxer. As a fighter, Lewis gained fame for his matches in the 1960s and...
Learn about Joe Lewis, the legendary American karate and kickboxing champion who pioneered full-contact competition and influenced Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. Read his biography and a rare 1981 interview where he reflects on his career and mentor.
Apr 8, 2011 · Martial Artist of the Month: Joe Lewis. Joe Lewis may very well be the best and most influential martial arts fighter of the 20th century. With a physique chiseled out of stone and some of the very best technque in the sport, Joe Lewis was a formidable opponent for anyone.
Grand Master Joe Lewis - the legendary world heavyweight kickboxing and karate champion - passed away this past August (2012) from a malignant brain tumor. In tribute to his memory, FightingArts.com provides this two part article on Joe Lewis's life, including a lost interview from 1981 during which Master Lewis reflects on the origin of ...
Oct 25, 2023 · Ernie Cates, a seven-time Marine Corps judo champ who taught self-defense techniques to recruits, gave Joe Lewis his first real exposure to the martial arts. He wasn’t impressed. “Wrestlers would put on a gi and beat the heck out of the judo guys on the mat,” Lewis said.
