Joe Lewis

Born: March 3, 1944 Raleigh, North Carolina

Ht: 6' Wt: 205

Awarded Black Belt: 1964 Style: Okinawan Shorin

Trained by: Eizo Shimabuku

Current Style: Kick Boxing

Favorite Technique: Side Kick

American Karate pioneer, champion and instructor. Between 1966-1972, Joe was the dominant force on the tournament circuit, overwhelming his opponents with his powerful side kick. He was the only 4-time U.S. National Karate Champion. In 1970, he began the kickboxing movement, winning the first U.S. light heavyweight crown. Today Lewis teaches a series of fighting seminars worldwide.