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Benny Urquidez (born June 20, 1952) is an American former professional kickboxer, martial arts choreographer and actor. [2] Nicknamed " The Jet ", Urquidez was a non-contact karate competitor who later pioneered full-contact fighting in the United States. [3] [4] He made the transition from point to full-contact karate in 1974, the year of its ...
- 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
- The Jet
- American
- June 20, 1952 (age 71), Tarzana, California, U.S.
3 Photos. Benny Urquidez was raised in a very athletic family. His mother was a professional wrestler and his father a professional boxer, with all of his siblings black belts. He has earned black belts in nine different martial arts and trained in other styles. The Jet decided to pursue full-contact karate as a career in 1974.
- January 1, 1
- 2 min
- Tarzana, California, USA
Benny “The Jet” Urquidez has been a legendary moving force in the martial arts for five decades. A six-time world champion in five weight class divisions, Urquidez pioneered full contact fighting in the United States. Undefeated throughout his twenty-seven year professional fighting career, he catapulted to world prominence and ultimate ...
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Benny Urquidez. Stunts: Grosse Pointe Blank. Benny Urquidez was raised in a very athletic family. His mother was a professional wrestler and his father a professional boxer, with all of his siblings black belts. He has earned black belts in nine different martial arts and trained in other styles. The Jet decided to pursue full-contact karate as a career in 1974. He achieved a record of over ...
- June 20, 1952
Benny The Jet Urquidez became a world champion kick-boxer in the same year full contact karate was introduced to the United States. He reigned over the sport throughout his entire career. Benny's father was a professional boxer and his mother a professional wrestler. He is the second youngest in a family of nine children.
Mar 28, 2024 · Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez is the subject of a new sports doc from producers Keanu Reeves and Fisher Stevens, Deadline has learned. Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez is the subject of a new sports doc from ...
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