Chuck Norris - The Multi Faceted Star

The 10^th degree black belt holder in Chun Kuk Do style of martial arts, Chuck Norris was a shy and reserved child. The macho star of the Cannon Group was nonathletic, downbeat in his childhood, a fact very hard to believe. He is the eldest child of Wilma and Ray Norris, and was born in Ryan, Oklahoma on March 10, 1940.

After the divorce of his parents 16 years later, Chris Norris moved to California and went on to join the United States Air Force as an Air Policeman at the age of 18 in the year 1958. His first posting at Osan Air Base in South Korea was the turning point in his career as it was in South Korea that he was introduced to Tang Soo Do, a martial arts style. Here he also got his nickname Chuck and later he was better known as Chuck Norris instead of Carlos Ray Norris.

After a stable career with the United States Air Force till 1962, Chuck Norris joined the Northrop Corporation and started a chain of karate schools. Chuck Norris had to accept defeats at the initial 2 tournaments of the International karate Championships. However, from 1967 onwards, he worked hard on improving his karate skills to the extent that he emerged a winner against the then karate champions like Skipper Mullins, Victor Moore and the likes. Chuck Norris won and held the Professional Middleweight karate champion title for 6 years and also set a record in 1990 by becoming the first Westerner to be awarded the rank of 8^th Degree Black Belt Grand Master.

The philanthropic side of this sturdy actor is very noticeable by his grand contributions to various organizations working for the less privileged sections of the society namely; Make A Wish Foundation, United Way. He has also established The United Fighting Arts federation and kick start, organizations which help children with low self esteem and help children under pressure to keep away from drugs by teaching them martial arts.

Chuck Norris achieved stardom in the entertainment industry when he got the opportunity to work alongside the whirlwind warrior Bruce Lee in Way of the Dragon in 1972.  His acting career included many well known films like The Octagon, An Eye for an Eye, Firewalker and popular TV series like Walker and Texas Ranger.  

Chun Kuk Do is the martial art form created by Chuck Norris which is a combination of various combat styles and Tang Soo Do. He is a proud brown belt holder in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The honorary title of Texas Ranger was conferred on him and his brother Aaron by the Texas Governor Rick Perry.