Big names in karate..

[JimmyNewton]

chuck norris was the heavyweight kickboxing champion.

i think you'd have to be pretty good to accomplish that

[Ben32]

I agree with Jimmy on that.. Got to love Chuck.

[Mr. Mike]

true that, and he only got the opportunity for movies because he was a champion.

[ivette_green]

Fine, I admit, I'm just scared by his tragic facial hair.

[pers]

In the context of sport karate theres a few interviews with sorty types here:

https://www.shikon.com (seems to be down at the moment)

Ticky Donovan and Dave Hazard amongst other have interviews there.

In the non sporting context..the guys who runs ShiKon. But then, im biased

Hey thanks man ! Sensie Hazard has been my instructer since 1985 and I am very grateful to him .great interview at shikon.com ,thanks for the link !

oss

[Olivier]

frank brennan, wayne otto

[karate kid 1]

i dont know k.enoda was a champion at one time but when he died he was a black belt ninth dan !!!!!

[Koji-Kabuto]

God Hand Mas Oyama!

For god's sake, he killed bulls with his bare hands.

[Eruonen]

There are so many divisions in Karate...on the AAU side...some current World Champions include Christophe Pinna, George Kotaka and for the ladies...Elisa Au. I guess "big" is relative to degree and association...sport division, full contact or those who crossed over to entertainment or fitness and have name recognition...Billy Blanks etc.

[unknownstyle]

superfoot wallace is a legend