Occupation Martial Artist Name Tony Young | Role Martial artist | |
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Tony young vs pedro xavier at the 1995 bluegrass nationals karate tournament
Anthony 'Tony' Young (born September 8, 1962 in Anderson, South Carolina) is an African American, martial artist, teacher, and practitioner of the Goju Ryu Karate style and founder of the Tony Young All-Star Karate Academy. He is considered by many as the most influential sport karate competitor of the 20th century.
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- Tony young vs pedro xavier at the 1995 bluegrass nationals karate tournament
- Background
- Competitive fighter
- World champion
- References
Background
Tony Young began karate at the age of 12 and earned his Black Belt 4 years later. Tony Young is now a 7th degree Black Belt in the Goju Ryu style of karate. Tony Young was named the National Super Light Weight Karate Champion for 19 consecutive years. Tony Young has won over 1000 championship awards and prizes throughout his career. In 1997, Tony Young retired from international and national competition to focus on community affairs, business and tournament promotions. In 1985 Tony Young opened theTony Young All-Star Karate Academy. Young works with Public and Private Schools in the Atlanta area and developed working relations with Billy Blanks, who is the creator and owner of Tae-Bo Aerobics. Young is certified by Billy Blanks to teach Tae-Bo Aerobics to children and adults.
Competitive fighter
Rated the National Superlight Weight Karate Champion for 19 consecutive years by: