Who's Who of the AKKF
Chris Casamassa, President A.K.K.F.
"Former World Karate Champion" "Actor and Buisnessman"
CHRIS CASAMASSA: President of the American Karate Kung-fu Federation, A.K.K.F.
President of Red Dragon Karate Studio Chain (35 schools)
Owner of Red Dragon Karate Studio, Glendora Ca.
Owner of Red Dragon Karate, La Verne, Ca
Owner of Red Dragon Karate, San Dimas, Ca
Owner of Red Dragon Clothing Company
Promoter of Hollywood Nationals Karate tournament
Co-Promoter of California Grand Nationals
Host of Black Belt TV 2011
Creator of "KIDS FIT PROGRAM" (NATIONAL)
Chris Casamassa this year received the famous "Living Legend Award" (2003)
Check out the below listed links. Working site, excuse the delay.
Chris Casamassa
Red Dragon home page Chris Casamassa
GEOCITIES. BIO'S
www.reddragonkarate.com
Chris Casamassa has won the following titles:
1988-89-90-92-93 Forms Grand Champion - California Grand Nationals
1989 Forms Grand Champion - Niagara Nationals, Canada
1990-91 Forms Grand Champion - World Pro-Am, Washington
1990 Forms Grand Champion - U.S.A. Nationals, North Carolina
1990 Forms Grand Champion - Mile High Championships, Denver
1991 Forms Grand Champion - Empire State Nationals, New York
1991 Forms & Weapons Grand Champion - Compete Nationals, Canada
1990-91-92-93 Forms Grand Champion - Ontario Grand Nationals, Canada
1992 Weapons Grand Champion - Compete Nationals, California
1992 Weapons Grand Champion - Bluegrass Nationals, Kentucky
1993 A.K.K.F. Hall of Fame Inductee - "Top Competitor in the 90's"
1993 A.K.K.F. Hall of Fame Inductee - "Instructor of the Year"
2005 COMPETE NATIONALS GRAND CHAMPION KATA
2009 California Grand Nationals Best Judge and Ref.
Motion Pictures
Mortal Kombat....................Scorpion (New Line Cinema)
Batman & Robin...................Batman (fighting double) (Warner Brothers)
Vendetta Brothers................Bryce (Lead) (Freshman Productions)
Blade............................Stunts (New Line Cinema)
Shootfighter.....................Creon & Ring Lord (Imperial Entertainment)
Black Eagle......................Car Stunt (Independant Film)
China O'Brien 2..................Picnic Punk & Stunts (Independant Film)
Sword of Heaven.................Martial arts trainee, and choeographer
Featured in Black Belt Magazine and Karate Illustrated many times.
CURRENTLY ON BLACK BELT TV
FEATURED ON FRAN DESCHER SHOW 2011
Chris has made over 20 DVD's some on sale at black belt magazine.
Television
Mortal Kombat "Conquest".........Takeda/Scorpion (Warner Brothers/New Line)
W.M.A.C. Masters.................Red Dragon (FOX)
Martial Law......................Bodyguard (stunt actor) (CBS)
The Arts & Fitness Show..........Host (Syndication)
Training
Bobby Chance, Comedy/Drama,
Harry Mastrogeorge, Scene study workshop
David Provall, Method
Special Skills
Public Speaking, Event Emcee/Host, Voice Over, Certified Martial Arts Weapons Expert,
"Hall of Fame Award" winner for Martial Arts Excellence, 4 time North American Sport
Karate Champion, Mortorcycle Rider, Mountain Bike Racing, Snow Boarding, Scuba Diving.
President of Red Dragon Karate's 25 LA Studios. Philanthropy. Combat Shooting. Working
with "MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION" with his yearly charity drive and donations.
Biographical Information
Birthday: January 17, 1969
Birth Place: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania , USA
Birth Name: Chris Casamassa
Notes
E-mail address is rdkglendora@aol.com
Has a karate studio in Glendora, California. Red Dragon Karate.
AND LA VERNE, CA.
Movie/Crew Credit:
Martial Law - Stunt Coordinator (stunts)
Batman and Robin - Stunt Coordinator
Black Eagle (car stunt) - Stunt Coordinator
Blade - Stunt Coordinator
Starring Roles
WMAC Masters (1996) - Red Dragon
Mortal Kombat TV show
Guest Starring Roles
Mortal Kombat: Conquest - Scorpion - The Serpent and the Ice (1999)
Mortal Kombat: Conquest - Scorpion - Thicker Than Blood (1998)
Mortal Kombat: Conquest - Takeda / Scorpion - Warrior Eternal (2) (1998)
Mortal Kombat: Conquest - Takeda / Scorpion - Warrior Eternal (1) (1998)
The Hunted - Zack - The Audition (0)
Martial Law - Bodyguard (uncredited)
Movie/Mini-Series/Special Roles
Mortal Kombat (1995) - Scorpion
Shootfighter Fight To The Death (1992) - Ring Lord #1/Creon
China O'Brien II (1991) - Picnic punk #2
Sword of Heaven (1985) - Martial arts trainee
Directing Credits:
A.K.K.F HALL OF FAME VIDEO
THE ART OF INVISIBILITY (2003) TO BE RELEASED 2004
20 Martial Arts DVD's
History of Shi-han Sensei Louis D. Casamassa
DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF THE AKKF, AMERICAN KARATE KUNG-FU FEDERATION
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Mr. Casamassa began martial arts training in Japan 1958.
Received first black belt in Judo by Resei Kano (the son of the founder of judo) at the Kodokan Tokyo, Japan.
Received black belt in karate by Mas Nagano, Yokosuka Japan and Toshiko Yagome.
Received black sash in Kun Tao 1966-68 from Master Guy Savelli.
U.S. Marine corps captain all marine judo and karate team 1959-1961
Served 4 years as Pennsylvania police officer
Began teaching martial arts in U.S. in 1963 in Bethlehem, PA.
First ever to teach women at the men’s YMCA, 1963.
Opened 5 studios in Pennsylvania 1963 to 1972
Held the first Karate tournament in Pennsylvania 1966.
Founded American Karate (AKA) Red Dragon Karate Studios
Founded A.K.K.F. American Karate Kung-fu Federation, 1967
Manager of two finance companies
Musical manager of Rock Groups
Accomplishments:
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United States Marine Corp 1958 to 1964
one of the first Marines ever to receive a Black Belt at the Kodokan Institute, in Toyko, Japan.
RESEI KANO PROMOTED MR. CASAMASSA IN 1960 A GREAT HONOR AND ACCOMPLISHMENT
Served as a Military Police officer in Yokosuka, Japan 2 years 3 months
Received an Honorable Discharge in 1964
Awarded 10th degree black belt in 1983, sanctioned and recognized by 5 national and international martial arts organizations.
Founded the Red Dragon Karate System blending 7 major martial arts styles into one.
Founded AKKF, AMERICAN KARATE KUNG-FU FEDERATION, 1967
Graduate Bethlehem Catholic High School,1958
Graduate logistics school,(usmc) training 1958
Graduate FBI school 1965
Graduate police academy 1965
Graduate Medical Self Help. Civil Defense 1965
Taught at 5 colleges (martial arts and physical education) 1964 TO 1995
Citrus College 2 years, associate degree business
Masters degree, Buisness, Trinity College, Texas
Author of two books “Rapist Beware” & “Crash of The One Arm Bandits”
Author of over 50 Martial Arts manuals
Worked on Legistration in Ca. to keep Martial Arts Weapons Legal. (won)
Worked with secret service to protect President Reagan in California, 1980’s
Instructor CIA, FBI, Police Departments. Air Marshalls, Airlines Travel Marshall's
Currently an official Airlines Travel Marshal for America In Defense
Publisher of national martial arts magazine “American Karate” and “Dragon Illustrated” (now red dragon illustrated)
Promoted over 300 national and regional martial arts tournaments
Promoter of the annual A.K.K.F HALL OF FAME
Promoter of Martial Arts Super Show (annually since 1995)
Promoter of 6 martial arts tournaments (annually)
Promoter, and/or director, of two of the largest karate tournaments in the U.S. (Compete Nationals-Calif.Grand Nationals)
Instructor and mentor of over 2,000 black belts, many of which are in the who’s who of karate and hundreds who are now, or have been, national champions, including full contact champions, MMA champions, Muy Tai champions.
Instructor and mentor of many television and movie celebrities
Instructor of 7 police departments (self defense) AND (COMBAT SHOOTING)
Co-Creator of AID. AMERICA IN DEFENSE, WITH BOB WALL AND CHUCK NORRIS. Pilot and flight attendant training.
Have 50 students that are currently masters or grand masters holding the rank of 5th degree black belt or higher throughout the United States
Fight and stunt choreographer for movies and television shows
Acted in Movies, Enter the Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja, Sword of Heaven, and many others.
Producer, and/or director, of videos, including rock videos and martial arts videos
Manager of two rock groups
Director and instructor of 21 Red Dragon Karate Studios located in California, Utah,Pennsylvania and Belize, Costa Rica ,PERU, including AKKF STUDIOS, 45 IN U.S.
Awarded best MMA STUDIO by Black belt Magazine. 2008
Awards:
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Gold medal recipient in judo at the Kodokan, Tokyo Japan 1960
Winner of more than 50 judo championships in Japan 1959 –1961
Undefeated United States Marine judo competitor
“Rookie of the year” Bethlehem, PA Police department 1967
“Policeman of the year” Bethlehem, PA 1968
Winner of world fast draw competition 1982-83
Who’s who in karate
Founder and creator of the Nationally acclaimed program for women "Rapist Beware"
Inducted into 5 martial arts halls of fame
Winner of Master of the Year 2008 by United Professionals
Recipient of Kentucky Hall of Fame 2006, Ken Ubanks Director
Recipient of more than 250 martial arts awards, including state, community affairs, public and political
Recipient of assembly resolutions
Recipient of congressional resolutions
Recipient of senate resolutions
Recipient of governor’s awards
Recipient of county and mayoral resolutions
Honored by 4 presidents that accepted honorary membership in the A.K.K.F. American Karate Kung-Fu Federation and Red Dragon Karate Studios - Presidents Nixon, Carter, Reagan and Ford
Awarded top MMA STUDIO IN U.S.A. BY BLACK BELT MAGAZINE. 2008
Greatest award..
The father of three great sons, all of which are masters and proud owners of a Red Dragon Karate Studio
Chris Casamassa (Scorpion/Batman), Scott Casamassa, owner Pomona Red Dragon studio, current A.K.K.F. and Red Dragon #1 competitor, David Casamassa,former owner of Chino City Red Dragon Karate Studio
And final award, 6 grandchildren who are the real grand masters….. Cassidy & Courtney (twins), Gabriel, Julian and Emily,Adam. What more can one ask for?
Hobbies:
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Guitars (collecting and playing)
Shooting (specializing in combat shooting)
Harley Davidsons (collecting and riding)
Antiques and collectibles (specializing in coins and sports collectibles)
Poker tournaments, local and National, texas hold-um
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