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BENNY "THE JET" URQUIDEZ
Full Contact Karate
Benny Urquidez was born June 20, 1952 in Tarzana, California. He
comes from a family of athletes. His
mother was a pro-wrestler, and his father a pro-boxer. His sibling
were all black-belts. Benny himself competed
in Pee-Wee Boxing at the age of 5. Since
then Benny has earned black belts in
9 martial arts styles and is also practising
other arts. He trained under Arnold Urquidez,
his brother and Ed Parker and many other
Masters.
Benny got his first
black belt at the age of 14 and was undefeated
in the adult black belt division. At
that time, winning many tournaments,
Benny choose to practice Full Contact
Karate. Benny was the only fighter to
retain 6 World Champion Titles in 24
years. He holds an impressive fight record
of over 200 wins and zero losses. Benny
'The Jet' is the longest reigning World
Champion in history.
He retired from competition
in 1993. He had created his own style
and began his new passion; Acting. By
now he is also a stuntman and choreographer
for other actors. He wrote books
and is still a respected martial artist.
Not coincidentally his wife Sara and
his daughter Monique are talented Kickboxers
as well.
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