Bill Wallace (martial artist)
William Louis Wallace (born December 1, 1945), nicknamed "Superfoot", is an American karateka, actor, and former professional kickboxer. Considered one of the first American superstars of kickboxing, he was the Professional Karate Association (PKA) World Full-Contact Champion, and the Middleweight Kickboxing Champion for six years, retiring with an undefeated 23-0-0 record. He is currently the International Ambassador for PKA Worldwide.
| Bill Wallace | |
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Wallace in 2011 | |
| Born | William Louis Wallace December 1, 1945 Portland, Indiana, U.S. |
| Other names | Superfoot, Fast Billy, Bad Billy |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 166 lb (75 kg; 11.9 st) |
| Style | Shōrin-ryū karate |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Daytona Beach, Florida |
| Teacher(s) | Michael Gneck |
| Trainer | Jim "Ronin" Harrison |
| Rank | 10th dan black belt Sōke (Shōrin-ryū) |
| Years active | 1974–1990 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 23 |
| By knockout | 13 |
| Losses | 0 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Website | https://superfootsystem.com |
Wallace holds a 10th dan black belt and the title of sōke (grandmaster) in shōrin-ryū karate.
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