Karate grandmaster says martial arts keeps him healthy "You have to keep moving. Your circulatory system needs to get that oxygen to the nerves and cells," advised Ron Van Clief.

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HONOLULU (Island News) - A Waikiki man who is a legend in his field says the fighting arts are his secret to Aging Well. After you see what he looks like at 81, you might find yourself joining a dojo tomorrow!

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That's Ron Van Clief, in the 1974 Hong Kong film The Black Dragon. He was already a World Champion in karate and nicknamed The Black Dragon.

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Van Clief summarized, "I competed for 55 years. I was a five-time World Champion and 15 time All-American. I was inducted to Arnold Schwarzenegger's Hall of Fame in Vegas in March 2022."

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In 1994, a UFC fight would change his trajectory. "I fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship when I was 51. I fought Royce Gracie, a master of Brazilian jujitsu," Van Clief shared. In a scene from a documentary Van Clief is producing on himself, the late film producer and martial artist Harry Mok bestows a tribute to his peer and friend.

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"Who, at 51, jumps into the UFC ring to fight the undefeated champion Royce Gracie? Ron Van Clief," stated Mok. Van Clief couldn't beat Gracie, so he joined him, switching to a Brazilian jujitsu practice. Which brings us to the Ronn Shiraki Academy, where I caught up with him on this day.

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"This is the highlight of my day, coming here," smiled Van Clief, before doing some groundwork on the mat with dojo member Dylan Uno. The 28-year-old proclaimed under beads of sweat after the workout that Van Clief is "one of the strongest guys I know- not just for his age but in general. Anytime you're rolling with him, it's pretty difficult."

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Van Clief looks and moves agelessly, because he's followed one simple principle his whole life. "You have one body. If you don't take care of it, you're done," he asserted.

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His future plans include releasing a couple movies, competing in some world-class jujitsu competitions, getting his black belt, and continuing to amaze his fans.

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Karate grandmaster says martial arts keeps him healthy "You have to keep moving. Your circulatory system needs to get that oxygen to the nerves and cells," advised Ron Van Clief.

Image Credit: Google

HONOLULU (Island News) - A Waikiki man who is a legend in his field says the fighting arts are his secret to Aging Well. After you see what he looks like at 81, you might find yourself joining a dojo tomorrow!

Image Credit: Google

That's Ron Van Clief, in the 1974 Hong Kong film The Black Dragon. He was already a World Champion in karate and nicknamed The Black Dragon.

Image Credit: Google

Van Clief summarized, "I competed for 55 years. I was a five-time World Champion and 15 time All-American. I was inducted to Arnold Schwarzenegger's Hall of Fame in Vegas in March 2022."

Image Credit: Google

Image Credit: Google

"Who, at 51, jumps into the UFC ring to fight the undefeated champion Royce Gracie? Ron Van Clief," stated Mok. Van Clief couldn't beat Gracie, so he joined him, switching to a Brazilian jujitsu practice. Which brings us to the Ronn Shiraki Academy, where I caught up with him on this day.

Image Credit: Google

Image Credit: Google

Van Clief looks and moves agelessly, because he's followed one simple principle his whole life. "You have one body. If you don't take care of it, you're done," he asserted.

Image Credit: Google

His future plans include releasing a couple movies, competing in some world-class jujitsu competitions, getting his black belt, and continuing to amaze his fans.

Image Credit: Google