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Cover Story Throwback: Chuck Norris

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Two martial artists in white gi practice on a red mat. Magazine cover text reads: Karate Illustrated, Chuck Norris, July 1970.
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The July 1970 cover of Karate Illustrated featured Chuck Norris, already a rising martial arts star. He would go on to win a total of six world karate championships, solidifying his place in martial arts history before becoming a Hollywood legend with Walker, Texas Ranger.


Two martial artists in white gis practice on a red mat. The cover text reads "Karate Illustrated" with features like "The Making of a Champ."

Learn more about this cover and the entire magazine preserved in digital format: https://www.blackbeltmag.com 



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