Ron Van Clief
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About
Accomplished martial artist and action film actor. He won numerous national and world championships and was named Black Belt Magazine's 2002 martial arts teacher of the year.
Before Fame
While serving as a United States Marine in the 1960s, he was honored with a Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, and a Rifle Badge.
Trivia
For his accomplishments, he was nicknamed "The Black Dragon."
Family Life
His son Shihan van Clief had a career as a poet.
Associated With
He and Bob Wall both displayed their martial arts skills in several films.
