Mike stone karate biography
Mike stone karate grandmaster...
Mike stone karate biography
Mike Stone (karate)
American martial artist
Mike Stone (born June 29, 1943)[1] is an American martial artist, karate fighter, fight choreographer, stuntman, actor, author, and motivational speaker.[2][3]
Biography
Mike Stone was born in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii.
Stone's first introduction to the martial arts was in Aikido while as a student Lahainaluna High School.[4] After graduating Stone enlisted in the US Army in 1962. Stone began studying Shorin-ryu Karate earning his black belt in only six months[2] under Herbert Peters while stationed at Fort Chaffee in Arkansas.[1] Well known for his karate tournament success in the 1960s, Stone, known for his aggressiveness, was called "The Animal".[3] He had 91 consecutive wins.[2] In 1964, Stone won the sparring grand championship at the first International Karate Championships in Long Beach, California.[3] Stone has written several books, inc