10 Great Things About Chuck Norris
10 Great Things About Chuck Norris
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10 Great Things About Chuck Norris
1. Giving Back
As the introverted son of an alcoholic father, Norris would later turn to philanthropy to help at-risk children build up self-esteem. Through Kickstart Kids and the United Fighting Arts Federation, Norris also makes use of martial arts classes as an opportunity for children to avoid drug use and gang violence.
2. Turning the Other Cheek
While Norris is often associated with violence, whether it’s through firearms or martial arts, his characters often preferred to settle conflict in non-violent ways. Norris is apparently like this in real life as well, with Reader’s Digest reporting a story where Norris was confronted in a bar by someone who didn’t recognize him and wanted his seat. Rather than fight back, Norris gave up his seat to the man, who later recognized Norris.
3. Fact Checker
Norris is no stranger to the long list of facts built up on the internet spoofing his supposed awesomeness. Apparently, Norris’ favorite one of these “facts” is “Before the Boogie Man goes to sleep, he checks his closet for Chuck Norris.”
4. Burying a Friend
Bruce Lee and Norris formed such a connection during their lifetimes that when Lee tragically passed away in 1973, Norris served as one of the pallbearers at his funeral.
5. No Pictures of This…
According to Norris, he learned how to speak properly for film acting thanks to his drama coach, Jonathan Harris. Harris allegedly stuck his fingers into Norris’ mouth and stretched it as wide as possible while encouraging Norris to speak.
6. Brotherly Love
Norris is one of three brothers. His middle brother, Wieland, tragically lost his life in 1970 while he was serving in the Vietnam War. Norris’ youngest brother, Aaron, has worked alongside his brother as part of the stunt team, and has also directed several films that also starred Norris.
7. Love Over Work
Walker, Texas Ranger ran for eight seasons, but because of the show’s popularity, CBS wanted to produce at least two more seasons.
8. Chuck vs Bruce
Allegedly, the final fight between Norris and Bruce Lee in Way of the Dragon took 45 hours to complete. Almost a quarter of the film’s screenplay was devoted to the choreography instructions for said fight.
9. If You Want Something Done Right…
Norris’ first real success as a lead actor was the independent film Good Guys Wear Black. Norris conceived of the screenplay with one of his karate students based on a story they came up with.
10. My Style
During his life, Norris created a hybrid martial art called Chun Kuk Do. It was initially based on the Korean martial art Tang Soo Do.
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10 Great Things About Chuck Norris
1. Giving Back
As the introverted son of an alcoholic father, Norris would later turn to philanthropy to help at-risk children build up self-esteem. Through Kickstart Kids and the United Fighting Arts Federation, Norris also makes use of martial arts classes as an opportunity for children to avoid drug use and gang violence.
2. Turning the Other Cheek
While Norris is often associated with violence, whether it’s through firearms or martial arts, his characters often preferred to settle conflict in non-violent ways. Norris is apparently like this in real life as well, with Reader’s Digest reporting a story where Norris was confronted in a bar by someone who didn’t recognize him and wanted his seat. Rather than fight back, Norris gave up his seat to the man, who later recognized Norris.
3. Fact Checker
Norris is no stranger to the long list of facts built up on the internet spoofing his supposed awesomeness. Apparently, Norris’ favorite one of these “facts” is “Before the Boogie Man goes to sleep, he checks his closet for Chuck Norris.”
4. Burying a Friend
Bruce Lee and Norris formed such a connection during their lifetimes that when Lee tragically passed away in 1973, Norris served as one of the pallbearers at his funeral.
5. No Pictures of This…
According to Norris, he learned how to speak properly for film acting thanks to his drama coach, Jonathan Harris. Harris allegedly stuck his fingers into Norris’ mouth and stretched it as wide as possible while encouraging Norris to speak.
6. Brotherly Love
Norris is one of three brothers. His middle brother, Wieland, tragically lost his life in 1970 while he was serving in the Vietnam War. Norris’ youngest brother, Aaron, has worked alongside his brother as part of the stunt team, and has also directed several films that also starred Norris.
7. Love Over Work
Walker, Texas Ranger ran for eight seasons, but because of the show’s popularity, CBS wanted to produce at least two more seasons.
8. Chuck vs Bruce
Allegedly, the final fight between Norris and Bruce Lee in Way of the Dragon took 45 hours to complete. Almost a quarter of the film’s screenplay was devoted to the choreography instructions for said fight.
9. If You Want Something Done Right…
Norris’ first real success as a lead actor was the independent film Good Guys Wear Black. Norris conceived of the screenplay with one of his karate students based on a story they came up with.
10. My Style
During his life, Norris created a hybrid martial art called Chun Kuk Do. It was initially based on the Korean martial art Tang Soo Do.
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