Joe Lewis
 Through iCAT Kickboxing, Joe Lewis will share his insights
into fighting that will take your kickboxing abilities to a whole new
level.
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In the mainstream, Bruce Lee is recognized as the ultimate
martial arts icon, but within the world of real martial arts, the
premier star for the past three decades has been the man twice voted
as the
Greatest Fighter in Karate History, Joe Lewis. Joe Lewis is peerless
in his accomplishments as a fighter, instructor, and now author.
A short review of his extraordinary achievement record only begins
to illustrate why he has remained the quintessential martial arts
superstar. Key Facts about Joe Lewis:
- Earned his black belt in a remarkable seven months as a Marine
in Okinawa. The average time span is three to four years.
- Won the
U.S. National Championships in forms, weapons and fighting with 22
months
of his first karate class. Most students are lucky to be brown belts at 22
months.
- Was first World Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion.
- World Heavyweight
Karate Champion. Combined with his kickboxing title, Lewis was the
first of only two people to hold world titles in two
different fighting
sports.
- Voted by a poll of peers as the Greatest Karate Fighter in History,
not just once but twice! Once in America and once in Europe. Voters
included World Champions
Chuck Norris, Bill "Superfoot" Wallace and Jeff "DC Bomber" Smith.
- Twice
Voted to Black Belt magazine's Hall of Fame as the 1975 Fighter of the Year
and the 1986 Co-Instructor of the Year. This is an honored recognition
of Joe1s transition from fearless fighter to gifted teacher.
- Recognized as
the Father of American Kickboxing.
- Action star of the silver screen
in Jaguar Lives! and Force Five.
- Voted to over a dozen Hall of Fames
including being the first recipient of the prestigious NAPMA Lifetime
Achievement Award.
- First World Champion to be awarded a 10th Degree
Grand Master Ranking.
In a career spanning three decades, Joe Lewis
has won more titles, set more records and instituted more innovations
than anyone in the history
of sport karate. When it comes to teaching people of all ages and levels
of experience how to fight in the ring or self-defense, nobody can
touch Joe Lewis.
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