Richard Norton’s career in the Martial Arts now spans over 55 years. He has trained in many aspects of the Martial Arts including Judo, Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Kick Boxing and various Japanese weapon systems.

Richard holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the Machado brothers, a 5th degree Shihan title in International Goju Ryu Karate under Hanshi Tino Ceberano, a 9th degree and Soke title in Zen Do Kai Karate, Level 6 (6th Degree) ranking in Kickboxing under Sensei Benny, ‘The Jet’ Urquidez, and a Master’s 8th Degree in Chun Kuk Do awarded to him by the legendary Chuck Norris.

Over the years, Richard has trained extensively with many Martial Arts legends, including the Machado Bros, Chuck Norris, Bob Jones, Tino Ceberano, Benny Urquidez, Tadashi Yamashita, Fumio Demura, Pete ‘Sugarfoot’ Cunningham and Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace.