Jim kelly martial arts biography books
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Jim Kelly
| American athlete, actor and martial artist Date of Birth: 05.05.1946 Country: USA |
Content:
- Biography of Jim Kelly
- Early Life and Sporting Career
- Acting Career
- Later Years and Legacy
Biography of Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly, an American athlete, actor, and martial arts master, rose to fame in the early 1970s.
One of his most notable roles in cinema was as the character Williams in Robert Clouse's crime action film "Enter the Dragon" in 1973, alongside the legendary Bruce Lee.
Early Life and Sporting Career
James Milton 'Jim' 'the Dragon' Kelly was born in Paris, Kentucky.
His athletic career began during his school days, where he excelled in basketball, track and field, and football. He enrolled at the University of Louisville, where he initially played football before transitioning to Shorin-ryu karate, a modern Okinawan martial art.
With a growing interest in karate, Kelly also trained under Gordon Doversola, an expert in Okinawan karate, eventually b