Bill Wallace (martial artist)

Bill Wallace
Wallace in 2011
BornWilliam Louis Wallace
(1945-12-01) December 1, 1945 (age 78)
Portland, Indiana, U.S.
Other namesSuperfoot, Fast Billy, Bad Billy
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight166 lb (75 kg; 11.9 st)
StyleShōrin-ryū karate
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofDaytona Beach, Florida
Teacher(s)Michael Gneck
TrainerJim "Ronin" Harrison
Rank  10th dan black belt Sōke (Shōrin-ryū)
Years active1974–1990
Kickboxing record
Total23
Wins23
By knockout13
Losses0
By knockout0
Draws0
Websitehttps://superfootsystem.com

William Louis Wallace (born December 1, 1945), nicknamed "Superfoot", is an American Martial arts, actor, and former professional kickboxer. Considered one of the first American superstars of kickboxing,[1][2] he was the Professional Karate Association (PKA) World Full-Contact Champion, and the Middleweight Kickboxing Champion for six years, retiring with an undefeated 23-0-0 record.[3][4] He is currently the International Ambassador for PKA Worldwide.[5]

Wallace holds a 10th dan black belt and the title of sōke (grandmaster) in shōrin-ryū karate.

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  2. ^ "Top 10 Kickboxers of All Time". MMA Sucka. November 14, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  3. ^ "Bill Wallace Exclusive". Martial Arts Encyclopedia. November 30, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  4. ^ "Bill Wallace". www.ikfkickboxing.com. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  5. ^ Bowker, Dylan (August 25, 2022). "Bill Superfoot Wallace on PKA comeback, Elvis friendship, and More". Retrieved October 4, 2022.