Texas Champion Martial Arts (Pearland)History of Chun Kuk Do.

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Chun Kuk Do(CKD), (천국도) is a Korean-based American hard style of karate.  The style was founded by Mr. Chuck Norris, and was originally based on Mr. Norris' Tang Soo Do training in Korea while he was in the military.  During his unprecedented competitive fighting career (undefeated world middleweight karate champion six years running), Mr. Norris began to evolve the style to make it more effective and well-rounded.  He did this through committed study of other systems which he felt would complement his Tang Soo Do foundation.  This evolution, along with his personal commitment to excellence, resulted in his phenomenal success.  This openness continues today, as Chun Kuk Do continues to evolve to include aspects of other systems, or completely original aspects which make it more complete.  Having gone by several names since the early 70's, the style has been known as Chun Kuk Do since 1990.  The name is loosely translated to mean "The Universal Way."  The Korean terms actually mean 'the way of 1000 lands,' or 'the way of many lands.'

About Our Founder

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Carlos Ray Norris ("Chuck" Norris)


Many visitors to our site have found us through a search for info on their favorite action hero, Chuck Norris. Of course the members in our organization are fans to some degree, but first and foremost he is a hero to us in his accomplishments as a martial artist. Most of the world knows Chuck Norris, the actor; to the Chun Kuk Do Black Belts of UFAF he is Mr. Norris, our founder, instructor and inspiration to be great martial artists. Below is short bio of Mr. Norris' achievement, if you would like more information about Mr. Norris' acting career or are seeking fan merchandise, please visit www.chucknorris.com.

When you think of Chuck Norris, often what comes to mind is one of two things: action movie star (recalling Mr. Norris' numerous feature films), or television star, because of his long-running CBS television series, “Walker, Texas Ranger”. What you may not think of is that prior to his on-screen career, Mr. Norris was a martial arts star who won many championships. Of of his many victories are his being a six-time undefeated World Professional Middleweight Karate Champion. Mr. Norris was also a renowned teacher in the martial arts. Some of his many students included Steve McQueen, Bob Barker, Priscilla Presley and Donnie & Marie Osmond.

Mr. Norris was the first person ever voted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame. From 1965 through 1980, he won many state, national, and international championships. Mr. Norris received the Competitor of the Year award in 1968 and was the first man ever to win the World Professional Karate Championship. In 1975, Mr. Norris received the Instructor of the Year award, and in 1977, the Competitor of the Year.

Mr. Norris is also founder of the United Fighting Arts Federation with more than 2,500 Chun Kuk Do Black Belts all over the world. In 1997, Mr. Norris reached another milestone in his life: he was the first man ever in the western hemisphere to be awarded an 8th degree Black Belt Grand Master recognition in the Tae Kwon Do martial arts system. This was a first in 4,500 years of tradition.

When Mr. Norris was asked how he would like to be remembered, his answer was as a Humanitarian. He has gotten a good start from the following: With the help of former President George Bush, Mr. Norris began teaching martial arts as part of the curriculum at Hogg, Hamilton, Central, and Burbank Middle School in Houston, Texas. The program was incredibly successful in helping the students to raise their self-esteem, instill discipline and respect, and get them out of gangs. The program is now in 30 schools with over 4,200 youth actively participating.

The following are the twelve points that guide Mr. Norris' life:

  1. I will develop myself to the maximum of my potential in all ways.
  2. I will forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements.
  3. I will always be in a positive frame of mind and convey this feeling to every person that I meet.
  4. I will continually work at developing love, happiness and loyalty in my family and acknowledge that no other success can compensate for failure in the home.
  5. I will look for the good in all people and make them feel worthwhile.
  6. If I have nothing good to say about a person, I will say nothing.
  7. I will give so much time to the improvement of myself that I will have no time to criticize others.
  8. I will always be as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
  9. I will maintain an attitude of open-mindedness toward another person’s viewpoint while still holding fast to that which I know to be true and honest.
  10. I will maintain respect for those in authority and demonstrate this respect at all times.
  11. I will always remain loyal to God, my country, family and my friends.
  12. I will remain highly goal-oriented throughout my life because that positive attitude helps my family, my country, and myself.