Few figures in American Martial Arts history are as celebrated as GM Moore. Victor Moore began his physical fitness and martial art training at the tender age of 7 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Such greats as Mike Foster, Chuck Norris, Fred Wren, Glenn Keeney, James Hawkes, and Jim Kelly, to name a few. Victor Moore (1943-) holds a 9th Degree Black Belt in Karate and was one of the late Robert Trias ' Chief instructors of the Shuri-ryu Karate system. Chung Ling, an exchange student from China studying at the University of Cincinnati, came to the school and introduced Chuan Fa. What did he do? Grandmaster illuminates the legacy of Victor Moore and reveals the impact that martial arts has had on Black communities and culture since the 1960s. Around 1961, a judo school opened on Vine Street in Cincinnati and Ray Hughes was the instructor. Victor Moore(born August 23, 1943) holds a 10th DegreeBlack Beltin Karateand was one of the late Robert Trias' Chief instructors of the Shuri-ryūKaratesystem. Victor Moore cherished the compliment of the late father of American karate Robert A. Trias who stated so many times that Vic was a great champion, and one of the best teacher of karate he’d seen. Moore began to travel with a handful of his students to several tournaments as far away as Canada. Stone began studying Shorin-ryu Karate earning his black belt in only six months under Herbert Peters while stationed at Fort Chaffee in Arkansas. Vic was not permitted to wear his black belt in class. A few highlights of Vic’s competition record: Victor Moore defeated every national champion that was competing during the 60’s and the 70’s. 1968 Defeating Joe Lewis at the World’s Fair Karate Championships. A great lost to the Martial arts community. Dr. Gyi was also Vic Moore’s kick boxing instructor, teaching Vic the moves of thai boxing. Earned 1st Dan and opened first school at age 17. Victor Moore (born August 23, 1943) holds a 10th Degree Black Belt in Karate and was one of the late Robert Trias’ Chief instructors of the Shuri-ryu Karate system. In 1983, the school was moved to its current location at 2121 Beechmont Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio. Vic has gotten his youngest son, Vanceston, into arts as well. Such greats as Mike Foster, Chuck Norris, Fred Wren, Glenn Keeney, James Hawkes, and Jim Kelly, to name a few. Vic Moore had already earned a black belt from Ron Williams and this made him more adaptable he progressed in other styles. The Karate Channel, USKA - United States Karate Association, O'Sensei Robert Trias - Father of Karate in America, FRANZ KARATE BUDOKAN DOJO, Moores Martial Arts a part of 5th Element Martial Arts, Rachel Grant, Chuck Norris, Thomas Robert Messenger, Action Martial Arts Magazine, Mel Wise Memorial Bushido Award, Lee Farmer, Orlando Garces, Andre Montaño Avila, Oyi Sun, ProForce, … Victor Moore 10th Dan (1943-) Known as the Man who fought them all, Vic Moore fought all the great martial arts tournament champions in the 60's and 70's. Trained in USA and Asia (Japan and South Korea). Text 10 Oct Sifu Carl Albright. Traditional Martial Arts Center Kyoshi Travis Ginn www.traditionalmartialartscenter.com. While Dux never got the opportunity to fight Bruce Lee, he had two matches with Vic Moore. Also, Mike Awad, and Woodrow Fairbanks from Cincinnati, Ohio, like Vic, became a red pine tree holder chief instructors for the Shuri karate and earned the Trias International Society award which is the highest award in the USKA. Victor Moore began to travel, with a handful of his students, to several tournaments as far away as Canada. Now successful in competition, he meets the father of American karate, Robert A. Trias. (Vic carries a small scar over his left eye to show for it.) (August 1968 San Antonio Official Karate Mag Feb 1970 Page 24), 1969 Defeating Mike Stone in Pasadena California for the light heavyweight championship at the world teams championship. Learning karate in different styles made it difficult for students to earn rank in the different schools. Victor Moore began to travel, with a handful of his students, to several tournaments as far away as Canada. Master Russell was privileged to have trained under some of the country's best instructors: Master Al Gene Caraulia, founder of Karate Institute, Master Victor Moore, Master Robert Moore, founder of American Martial Arts Academy, and Sensei Tom Benich. Even at this young age, he also wanted to be strong. Often referred to as Vic Moore, this man is the real deal and some have referred to him as "the Jackie Robinson of Martial Arts." and Weight training. Like their Negro League counterparts, these brothers played and never got paid. After Vic left Central State, he returned to Cincinnati, opening his first karate school on Beakman Street. 11 talking about this. 1966 Defeating the all Hawaiian champion in Richmond Virginia. Vic continued to train with Master Trias at various tournaments and seminars, learning the Kempo and Goju-Ryu styles of Karate. However, I noticed some bitter comments from Vic Moore about his performance with Bruce in 1967 demonstration of the unstoppable punch. (Black Belt Magazine Sept 1990 Page 20). This post is kings only, men who created their own viable martial arts systems, were accomplished fighters and were instrumental in pioneering organized fighting as we know it today. Vic was quickand became one of Tiger Joe Harris sparring partners. Victor Moore is thankful to the late Grandmaster Trias along with his other instructors for helping to mold him into a four time world champion. Biography. His main style was Shuri-Ryu. Vic earned his brown belt in judo at the school. Vic’s daughters, Vickie and Vonnie, have also won tournaments and still train with their dad occasionally. and Weight training. In those days, instructors stressed that the black belts had to earn their rank in the different schools. Kali Konversation with Living Legend Malia Dacascos Bernal, Frank Trejo Captured Over 400 Championships. Joe Lewis (March 7, 1944 – August 31, 2012) was an American kickboxer, point karate fighter and actor. Victor Moore jumped at the opportunity to join. Vic, however, was told he would not be permitted to join the Japanese Karate Association because he was an American. Phone: 803-739-9494. He read Charles Atlas books to help with physical training, following every exercise as precisely as possible. Aug 17, 2015 - Ep. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Victor Moore cherished the compliment of the late father of American karate Robert A. Trias who stated so many times that Vic was a great champion, and one of the best teacher of karate he’d seen. Vic competed in twelve amateur fights and won every fight. He also began karate classes with Jim Wax. Moore was one of the first ten original members of the Trias International Society and also studied and trained with William J. Dometrich in the style of Chito-ryu. A few other national black belt instructors Vic trained in Cincinnati over 30 and 40 years ago are Johnny Jelks, Chester Richardson, and Howard Vaughn to name a few. When we first spoke, which was a week before we recorded this episode, I was floored at what he said. Every karate student of Vic Moore that competed in tournaments has placed while Vic Moore was on the tournament circle. Master Trias taught many styles. This is the first in a series of Illustrations I’m doing that will be included as inserts for a martial arts comic book titled Master Never written by Clarke Illmatical. After graduating Stone enlisted in the US Army in 1962. For example, Nancy Moore (now in North Carolina) was one of the first female champions and won brown belt world championship in 66 in the men’s division. Vic’s daughters, Vickie and Vonnie, have also won tournaments and still train with their dad occasionally. Victor Moore by Sam Kressin on April 13, 2013 at 8:34 am. Later, Gyu Ryu-karate was introduced in a back room at the school by Harvey Eubanks. Hanshi Victor Moore (Karate). Also, Mike Awad, and Woodrow Fairbanks from Cincinnati, Ohio, like Vic, became a red pine tree holder chief instructors for the Shuri karate and earned the Trias International Society award which is the highest award in the USKA.