Ron Marchini (born March 4, 1945, in Stockton, California[1]) is an American karateka and actor who, according to many martial artists, is one of the top karate tournament fighters of all time.
[4] In 1969, Marchini was the number one ranked karate fighter in the United States.
[6] In 1972, Marchini was ranked the number 3 karate fighter in the United States.
[7] Marchini was a soldier and drill sergeant in the United States Army.
[1] Marchini worked as a martial arts tournament fighter, school owner, actor, and producer.