11 True Facts About Chuck Norris

Today, March 10, American film actor and martial artist Chuck Norris turns 84 years old today. However, his advanced age does not prevent “Cool Walker” from still starring in box-office films and being in excellent physical shape.

What they say and write in the media about Chuck Norris is not always true. We invite you to get acquainted with absolutely reliable facts from the actor’s biography.

His real name is not Chuck or even Charles, but Carlos Ray Norris.

Since 1968, Chuck Norris has not lost a single fight.

All ten of his losses came earlier. In total, Norris has 168 wins and 2 draws.

} Chuck invented his own style of karate.

You may know that Chuck Norris is a six-time world professional middleweight karate champion. Eventually he got tired of competing in all known martial arts and came up with his own style of Chun Kuk Do, which means "Universal Way".

Chuck Norris gave karate lessons to Steve McQueen.

In turn, McQueen offered Chuck a role in the movie. The actor and film director was friends with Bruce Lee and even served as a pallbearer at his funeral. Chuck Norris taught martial arts to Donny Osmond, but he chose a career as a musician.

If Chuck Norris is silent, then you should be wary.

Like all martial arts, the Chun Kuk Do style has its own code of honor, by which Chuck Norris lives. One of his principles says: “If I can’t say anything good about a person, I’d rather remain silent.”

Chuck Norris became the first Westerner to be awarded an 8th degree black belt for proficiency in taekwondo.

In addition to this, he is a black belt holder in Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Tang Soo Do.

While serving in the United States Air Force, Chuck was an air policeman.

His introduction to martial arts began while serving in South Korea. He was also elected an honorary Marine and Texas Ranger.

Chuck Norris advertised a model of jeans called Action Jeans.

The design and cut of these jeans allows you to move and swing with ease without worrying about tearing them.

Chuck Norris has written several books and even became a New York Times best-selling author.

Chuck Norris is the author of seven books, three of which became bestsellers. His works include: “Black Belt. Patriotism: How to Awaken America,” autobiography “Against All Odds,” as well as works of fiction “Riders of Justice” and “The Threat to Justice.”

As a child, Chuck had no athletic talent and did not play any sports, and he was often beaten at school.