The Black Dragon's only fight footage - Ron Van Clief

Ron Van Clief's life and times in his own words. Including his only known real Tournament fight on film.
Ron Van Clief served in the Marine Corps and gained knowledge in dozens of Martial Arts spanning the globe. He competed in over 900 tournaments in over 40 years on the tournament circuit. Ron Van Clief retired as a 5-time world Karate champion and 15 time all American champion.
He has authored several books on the Martial Arts:
Manual of The Martial Arts (1981)
Ron Van Clief White Belt Guidebook (1984)
Ron Van Clief Green and Purple Belt Guidebook (1984)
The Black Heroes of The Martial Arts (1995)
The Hanged Man: The Story of Ron Van Clief (2012)
* Subtitles are translated in 69 Languages *
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[@tonyvalente]

Here’s a fact for you Ron did a demonstration with Bill Wallace and kept sweeping him on his head to the point where Bill Wallace was screaming in frustration.

[@elhajjzafeermuhammad1530]

Thanks again for the vintage footage.

[@blockmasterscott]

I really miss those fros and epic sideburns in those days. 👍💪

[@vajradev]

SGM Van Clief's opponent in this kumite is from Tracy's Kenpo .

[@dannikjerricko6506]

Yikes! Too scared to watch that a second time! Man, those were Spike-Sliced, Spin Kicks! And precise dead on, as well. I'm outa' here! LoL

[@arnoldneyragutierrez1768]

Me pregunto quién ganaría, Bruce lee o el