Bill Wallace
Bill Wallace |
 Twenty-three consecutive kickboxing victories as the Professional Karate Association's undefeated middleweight champion plus multiple wins at the U.S. Championships, the USKA Grand National and the Top 10 Nationals, and two inductions into Black Belt's Hall of Fame as the 1977 Competitor of the Year and the 1978 Man of the Year make Bill Wallace a bona fide martial arts legend. He teaches seminars all over the world and remains one of the industry's most respected personalities. Wallace began studying karate in 1967 after a leg injury prevented him from practicing judo, his first martial art. Though he was unable to kick with his right leg, he excelled in karate and competed in tournaments across the country, capturing virtually ever major title on the tournament circuit. When Wallace entered the fledgling sport of kickboxing in 1974, a legend was born. At his first international competition in Germany, he punched and kicked his way through his opponents and was declared the world champion. He retired as the undefeated PKA middleweight champion in 1980. Wallace serves as a contributing editor for Black Belt, sharing his thoughts on a variety of topics in his monthly Full Contact column. He lives in Florida with his wife.  In 2005, a collection of more than 60 of Wallace's essays—regarding topics ranging from stretching to winning in competition—was compiled and released. The Best of Bill Wallace (Book Code 476) is available for $12.95 from Black Belt Books by clicking here or calling (800) 581-5222. Click here for more profiles! 
Full Contact - Vol 44 No. 1Full Contact - July 2005 Full Contact Full Contact Self-Defense the Wallace Way |
