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I was actually one of his trainees while he had a studio in the
"Miracle Mile" district of Los Angeles. 'Advanced up to level
blue before dropping out. I only recall seeing him there twice.
He left day-to-day operations to his brother Aaron. My instructor
was usually Pat Coghlan if memory serves. Mr Norris was not very
tall, nor was Mr Coghlan, but they sure whooped our asses at
free-sparring!
I sat mesmerized during that 1973 fight scene in the Colosseum
between Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee. Jeet Kune Do vs Tang Soo Do ...
a high point in both their careers even though one had to lose
his life in the battle.
Now both are gone but one thing is certain: nobody will be
crashing the Pearly Gates with those two on guard!