Ron Balicki (born September 2, 1963) is an American actor and stuntman for various films and television series. He is also a well known martial arts practitioner, teacher and author. He is a student and the son-in-law of

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Biography

Balicki grew up in Chicago, Illinois. In 1987 he became a Deputy Sheriff for

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. He helped form a "Special Operations Resistance Team" which trained officers in

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. Around this time he served as bodyguard for Hollywood movie and music stars including

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and D.J. Jazzy Jeff and

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. On 6 December 1995 he married Diana Lee Inosanto,Director fights hatred with martial arts
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. They have two sons.

Martial arts

Balicki began training in the martial arts in the late 1960s, and in 1982 began studying with

. Balicki earned his full instructor certification under Inosanto in the arts of Maphilindo Silat, Filipino Kali, and Jun Fan Gung Fu (

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concepts). In addition, Balicki also trained CRCA

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with Sifu Randy Williams. Balicki served as stunt coordinator and fight choreographer on many film projects (see "filmography" section below). He and his wife choreographed martial arts for the stage production, '' Be Like Water'', produced at

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in 2008, which features the ghost of Bruce Lee visiting a troubled teenage Asian American tomboy, offering her lessons and guidance.

Law enforcement

Balicki has traveled extensively to train Military and Paramilitary organizations from the DEA to local law enforcement agencies, including Navy Seals, Anti-terrorists, the French Secret Service and Homeland Security personnel.

Martial arts studies

Balicki has studied under the following martial arts masters: *

: Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali, Maphilindo Silat,

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: Shoot wrestling *

Edgar Sulite Edgar Sulite (September 25, 1957 – April 10, 1997) was a teacher of Filipino martial arts. He was the creator of Lameco Eskrima and trained such notables as Dan Inosanto, Ron Balicki, Larry Hartsell, Fred Degerberg, and Diana Lee Inosanto ...

: Lameco Escrima * Nicolas Saignac:

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* Leo Giron: Bahala Na

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* Tom Meadows: Latigo y Daga (Whip and Dagger) * Chai Sirisute: Muay Thai *

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* Fred Degerberg: Degerberg Blend

* Pete Cruz: Degerberg Blend * Herman Suwanda: Mande Muda (Pencak silat) * Paul DeThouras: Bakti Negara * Victor DeThouras: Serak Silat * Larry Lindenmann: Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali * Christopher Ricketts -

: Bakbakan

He has earned instructorships in: * Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do * Filipino Martial Arts\Kali * Maphilindo Silat * Muay Thai *

* Lameco Escrima * Degerberg Blend (8th Degree Black Belt) *

* Latigo y daga (

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) * Shoot wrestling

Professional fighting

*Balicki competed in America and Japan in "Vale Tudo" matches (No holds barred) fighting tournaments. As a professional Shoot Wrestler, he holds the title of "Shooter" (Professional Fighter) under

. *Balicki won the 1996 Southern California Boxe Française Savate Championship Tournament. *Balicki is a 4 time knife fighting Champion in the Cold Steel Challenge weapons fighting tournament. *Balicki is a 2 time sword fighting Champion in the Cold Steel Challenge weapons fighting tournament.

Mixed martial arts record

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Publications

Books

*Ron Balicki / Dr. Steven Gold. Jeet Kune Do: The Principles of a Complete Fighter. Brooklyn, New York: HNL Publishing, 2000.

Article

*"Variety" (USA), 10 July 2005, Vol. 399, Iss. 6, pg. 63, by: Dennis Harvey, "The Prodigy" *"

Inside Kung Fu ''Inside Kung-Fu'' was a monthly United States magazine founded in December 1973. Its last issue was in April 2011. History The magazine featured articles on modern wushu and kung fu as well as tournaments and events in the United States and ...

" (USA), December 2004, Vol. 32, Iss. 12, pg. 127, by: David Tadman, "Instructor Profile: Ron Balicki" *"Ceinture Noire" (France), November 2004, Vol. 36, Iss. 11, pg. 44, 45, by: Ceinture Norie, "Diana Lee Inosanto et Ron Balicki Ou L'heritage Du Jeet Kune Do" *"Inside Kung Fu" (USA), September 2004, Vol. 32, Iss. 9, pg. 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, by: Ron Balicki, "The Fighting Sarong" *"Martial Arts Legends" (USA), March 2000, Vol. 18, Iss. 3, pg. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, by: Ron Balicki, "The Focus Mitts JF/JKD's Most Versatile Weapon" *"World of Martial Arts" (USA), August 1999, Vol. 10, Iss. 8, pg. 15, 16, 17, by: Ron Balicki, "The use of patterns in the art of Kali & Pencak Silat" *"Budo International" (France), May 1999, Vol. 19, Iss. 10, pg. 60, 61, 62, 63, by: Ron Balicki & Joaquin Almeria, "Shoot Wrestling" *"World of Martial Arts", December 1998, Vol. 9, Iss. 12, pg. 80, 81, 82, 83, by: Ron Balicki, "Getting to the point before it gets to you" *"World of Martial Arts", October 1998, Vol. 9, Iss. 10, pg. 67, 68, 69, by: Helen Miller, "Rise to the Shoot World" *"Inside Kung Fu", August 1997, Vol. 24, Iss. 8, pg. 8, by: Ron Balicki, "Insiders" *"El Budoka" (Spain), 1996, Vol. 247, Iss. 5, pg. 9, 10, 11, by: Joaquin Almeria, "Jeet Kune Do Ron Balicki Interview" *"El Budoka", May 1995, Vol. 238, Iss. 4, pg. 27, 28, 29, by: Ron Balicki & Joaquin Almeria, "Shoot Wrestling" *"El Budoka", March 1995, Vol. 231, Iss. 4, pg. 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, by: Joaquin Almeria, "Jeet Kune Do"

Pictorial

*"Inside Kung-Fu", 1 September 2004, Vol. 32, Iss. 9, pg. 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, by: Ron Balicki, "The Fighting Sarong"

Magazine cover photo

*"Inside Kung Fu", February 2000, Vol. 27, Iss. 2 *"MA Success" (USA), February 2004

Periodicals

*MA SUCCESS (cover/article) *Inside Kung Fu (article)

Filmography

Film and television work

*"The Island"* (2022) 2nd Unit Director / Fight Coordinator / Stunt Coordinator / (Stunt Double:

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) / MSR Media / Shaun Piccinino *"Lights Out"* (2022) Stuntman / Firebrand / Christian Sesma *"

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"* (2022) Stunts / Lucas Films / Robert Rodriguez *"Insight"* (2021) Fight Coordinator / Stunts / Stellar Films / Livi Zheng *"General Commander"* (2017) 2nd Unit Director / Fight Coordinator / Stunt Coordinator / Saradanm Media / Philippe Martinez *"Contract to Kill"* (2016) 2nd Unit Director / Fight Coordinator / Action House Pictures / Keoni Waxman *"The Last Ship"* (2016) Role: Alizan / Channel Road Productions *"Insight* (2014) Fight Choreographer / Stellar Films / Livi Zheng *"Absolution"* (2014) Stunts / Steamroller Prod / Keoni Waxman *"The Drakken* (2014) Fight Coordinator / Stunt Coordinator / Character - Merauder #1 / Matt Wilson *"A Good Man* (2013) 2nd Unit Director / Fight Coordinator / Character - Polanski / Steamroller Prod / Keoni Waxman *"

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'* (2013) Fight/Stunt Coordinator / Stunts Double

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/ Throttle Films / Will Kafuman *"The Beautiful Ones'* (2013) CO-fight Coordinator / Stunts Double Ross McCall / First look Prod / Jesse V. johnson *"Force of Execution'* (2013) Stunts / Ernest (One Shovel) / Stunts / Steamroller Prod / Keoni Waxman *"The Exchange'* (2013) Stunts / (role: Money) *"Sony HMZ-T2" (2012) (Stunt Coordinator) *"The Last Tour" (2012) (Stunt Coordinator) (Co Producer) (Role: Uncle Bob) *"

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" (2012) (Martial Arts Trainer -

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/ Socratis Otto) *"Level 7" (2011) (Stunt Coordinator) *"

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''" (2004) TV Series (Stunts) *"Fist of Cheese" (2004) TV Series (Stunt Coordinator) (Associate Producer) (Role: Hoodie) *"'' Resident Evil: Apocalypse''" (2004) (Fight Coordinator) trainer: Milla Jovovich *"''

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''" (1993) TV Series (Martial Arts) (Stunts) *"Biography "The Life of Bruce Lee" (1993) (Martial Artist) *"Fate of the Dragon" - (Stunt Coordinator) (1993) *"Defender" - (Stunts) (1993)

Actor

*A Good Man (2013) *The Last Tour (2013) *Force of Execution (2013) *Sinners & Saints (2009) *

(2008) *The Prodigy (2004) *3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998) *Barb Wire (1996)

Training videos

*"Close Range Combat Wing Chun Series" by

(1987) (Ron Balicki Martial Arts Assistant) Producer) *"Espada "Y" Daga" by

(1993) (Ron Balicki Martial Arts Assistant) *"The Defensive Edge Series" (1995) (Ron Balicki Martial Arts Instructor / Author) Producer) *"The Explosive Art of Penchak Silat Serak" by Victor DeThouars (1999) (Ron Balicki Martial Arts Assistant) Producer *"The Warrior's Edge Knife Fighting Series" (2002) (Ron Balicki Martial Arts Assistant) Producer) *"Blitzing Sticks" by Victor DeThouars (2003) (Ron Balicki Martial Arts Assistant for Dan Inosanto) *"Stun Stagger and Stop Series" (2004) (Ron Balicki Martial Arts Assistant) Producer *"The Fighting Sarong Series" (2005) (Ron Balicki Martial Arts Instructor) / Author, Producer *" Jun Fan

Instructor Series" (2004) (Ron Balicki Martial Arts Instructor / Author) Producer *"Fighting with the Sjambok Series" (2005) (Ron Balicki Co-Martial Arts Instructor / Author) Producer *"Filipino Boxing Series" (2006) (Ron Balicki Martial Arts Instructor / Author) Producer

References

External links

RonBalicki.com
- official site * {{DEFAULTSORT:Balicki, Ron 1963 births Living people American eskrimadors American male film actors American Jeet Kune Do practitioners American Wing Chun practitioners American Muay Thai practitioners American savateurs Ron Balicki Mixed martial artists utilizing Jeet Kune Do Mixed martial artists utilizing Wing Chun Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai Mixed martial artists utilizing savate Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling American stunt performers