Chuck Norris – Possibly the most dangerous man alive!

Chuck Norris is right up there in the top ten of all time best martial artists (so far). He has been all around the expert Karate circuit and made the very successful transition into movies.  In this post I will point out some not so known real and fun facts about the Chuck you may not have heard about.

Chuck Norris Movies List (Thanks to IMDB)

Chuck has been is some great and not so great movies, but the great ones were great enough to seal his star in halls of hollywood legends.

1. (2005) …. John Shepherd
2. Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005) (TV) …. Capt. Ranger Cordell Walker
3. Bells of Innocence (2003) …. Matthew
4. The President’s Man: A Line in the Sand (2002) (TV) …. Joshua McCord
5. “Walker, Texas Ranger” …. Cordell Walker (196 episodes, 1993-2001)
   … aka Walker (Australia)
   - The Final Showdown: Part 1 (2001) TV episode …. Cordell Walker
   - The Final Showdown: Part 2 (2001) TV episode …. Cordell Walker
   - Blood Diamonds (2001) TV episode …. Cordell Walker
   - Reel Rangers (2001) TV episode …. Cordell Walker
   - Unsafe Speed (2001) TV episode …. Cordell Walker
   (191 more)
6. The President’s Man (2000) (TV) …. Joshua McCord
7. “Martial Law” …. Cordell Walker (1 episode, 2000)
   - Honor Among Strangers (2000) TV episode …. Cordell Walker
8. …. Cordell Walker (4 episodes, 1999)
   - Thunder by Your Side (1999) TV episode …. Cordell Walker
   - Lost & Found (1999) TV episode …. Cordell Walker
   - Fighting Back (1999) TV episode …. Cordell Walker
   - Moment of Truth (1999) TV episode …. Cordell Walker
9. Logan’s War: Bound by Honor (1998) (TV) …. Jake Fallon
10. Forest Warrior (1996) …. McKenna
11. Top Dog (1995) …. Jake Wilder
12. Hellbound (1994) …. Frank Shatter
13. Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion (1994) …. Ranger Cordell Walker
14. Wind in the Wire (1993) (TV)
15. Sidekicks (1992) …. Chuck Norris
16. The Hitman (1991) …. Garret/Grogan
17. Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection (1990) …. Col. Scott McCoy
    … aka Delta Force 2 (USA: short title)
    … aka Delta Force 2: Operation Stranglehold
18. (1988) …. Danny O’Brien
19. Braddock: Missing in Action III (1988) …. Col. James Braddock
20. Firewalker (1986) …. Max Donigan
21. The Delta Force (1986) …. Maj. Scott McCoy
    … aka Mahatz Ha-Delta (Israel: Hebrew title)
22. Invasion U.S.A. (1985) …. Matt Hunter
    … aka Invasion USA (UK)
23. Code of Silence (1985) …. Eddie Cusack
24. Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985) …. Colonel James Braddock
    … aka Battle Rage (Australia)
25. Missing in Action (1984) …. Col. James Braddock
26. Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) …. J.J. McQuade
    … aka A Man Without Fear (Philippines: English title)
27. Forced Vengeance (1982) …. Josh Randall
28. Silent Rage (1982) …. Sheriff Dan Stevens
29. An Eye for an Eye (1981) …. Sean Kane
30. The Octagon (1980) …. Scott James
    … aka The Man Without Mercy (Philippines: English title)
31. (1979) …. Matt Logan
32. Good Guys Wear Black (1978) …. John T. Booker
    … aka Black Fighter (Europe: English title)
33. Breaker! Breaker! (1977) …. John David ‘J.D.’ Dawes
    … aka Breaker, Breaker
    … aka Cindy Jo & the Texas Turnaround
34. Slaughter in San Francisco (1974) …. Chuck Slaughter / Chuck Norris
    … aka Chuck Norris vs. the Karate Cop
    … aka Huang mian lao hu
    … aka Karate Cop
    … aka Yellow Faced Tiger
35. The Student Teachers (1973) …. Karate Instructor
    … aka College Coeds (USA: alternative title)
    … aka Self-Service Schoolgirls (USA: reissue title)
36. Meng long guo jiang (1972) …. Colt
    … aka Fury of the Dragon (Europe: English title)
    … aka Mang lung goh kong (Hong Kong: Cantonese title)
    … aka Return of the Dragon (USA)
    … aka Revenge of the Dragon (USA: cable TV title)
    … aka The Way of the Dragon (Hong Kong: English title)
37. (1969) (uncredited) …. Man in the House of 7 Joys

Remember when Chuck almost kicked Bruce’s ass. I say almost because he is the only one who actually got even close.

Now, I know that everyone has seen the fun facts about Check Norris but because I like them so much I will put a few more here that may not have been known. These are the best ones chosen from a large group of panelists here at Martial Arts Worldwide.

Some of these are from the Chuck Norris Facts website here http://www.chucknorrisfacts.com/ the others have been submitted to us and we liked them so much we added them in.

1. If you have five dollars and Chuck Norris has five dollars – Chuck Norris has more money than you!

2. There is no ‘ctrl’ button on Chuck Norris’s computer. Chuck Norris is always in control.

3. Apple pays Chuck Norris 99 cents every time he listens to a song.

4. Chuck Norris can sneeze with his eyes open.

5. Chuck Norris destroyed the periodic table, because he only recognizes the element of surprise.

6. Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one bird.

7. When the Boogeyman goes to sleep every night, he checks his closet for Chuck Norris.

8. Chuck Norris doesn’t read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.

9. Outer space exists because it’s afraid to be on the same planet with Chuck Norris.

10. Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.

11. Chuck Norris is the reason why Waldo is hiding.

12. Chuck Norris counted to infinity – twice.

13. When Chuck Norris does a pushup, he isn’t lifting himself up, he’s pushing the Earth down.

14. Chuck Norris’ hand is the only hand that can beat a Royal Flush.

15. Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door.

16. Chuck Norris once ate a whole cake before his friends could tell him there was a stripper in it.

17. A Chuck Norris-delivered Roundhouse Kick is the preferred method of execution in 16 states.

18. and my personal favourite -

Chuck Norris does not sleep……….he waits.

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Now on to the more serious side of Chuck. Listed are some interesting facts that you may not have known.

Chuck Norris was born in 1940! at the time of this posting he is currently 69 years old!

Did you also know at his age he still teaches and trains martial arts.

His real name is Carlos Ray Norris.

He was a six time “undefeated” world professional middle weight Karate champion. He held that title until 1074 when he retired “undefeated”.

He taught many famous people Martial Arts like Steve McQueen and Elvis’s wife Priscilla Presley.

He was the first man ever in the western hemisphere to be awarded 8th degree Black Belt Grand Master recognition in Tae Kwon Do breaking a 4500 year tradition.

He is an accomplished off shore power boat racer. Below you can see him in a picture sitting with Kurt Russell and Don Johnson. Of course…He won.

Chuck has also been very helpful in raising money for many charities. This list was provided by his personal website.

1.) Being the spokesperson for United Way, doing an eight-minute commercial, which helped bring in over two billion dollars.

2.) Veterans Administration spokesperson visiting over 12 V.A. hospitals and speaking with World War II, Korean and Vietnam War Veterans including one from World War I.

3.) Winning the 1998 Epiphany award on Walker, Texas Ranger for the best Christian program.

4.) The Jewish Humanitarian Man of the Year Award.

5.) Actively involved with the Make A Wish Foundation for 20 years by making dreams come true for terminally ill children.

6.) BMI Music Television Award for Walker, Texas Ranger theme song, “Eyes of a Ranger”.

7.) Texas Ranger Hall of Fame.

8.) Commissioned Police Officer for Terrell, Texas.

9.) Motivational speaker for many Christian ministries, such as T.D. Jakes Ministry, Trinity Broadcasting, and Bill Glass Crusade.