What’s Hot! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander S3E17 – Ron Van Clief

by G.Keith Alexander December 1, 2023

written by G.Keith Alexander December 1, 2023

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Black Dragon: The Ron Van Clief Story

December 1, 2023
Hosted By: G.Keith Alexander

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BIOGRAPHY

Ron served as the UFC Commissioner from 1995-1996. He retired from karate competition at the age of 60 after winning the 2002 ALL AMERICAN OPEN KARATE/KUNGFU CHAMPIONSHIP. Ron started competing in the Brazilian Jujitsu Championship at the age of 74 fighting competitors half his age. A prolific author of 11 books, six of which have been published, three screenplays DIVE, SKINHEAD and RETURN OF THE BLACK DRAGON, THE MANUAL OF THE MARTIAL ARTS (1981), THE RON VAN CLIEF GUIDEBOOKS SERIES (5 VOLUMES), BLACK HEROES OF THE MARTIAL ARTS (1996), THE HANGED MAN The Story of Ron Van Clief (2011), BLACK HEROES OF THE MARTIAL ARTS 2,3 & 4 (2019-2022). He has produced the documentary THE HANGED MAN (2021) which is available for world distribution. Ron is in post-production with the animated film THE TAO OF THE BLACK DRAGON Van Clief Productions, and Daetrix Master Art Co-Production 2022. On March 3, 2022 Ron Van Clief was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame by Arnold Swartzenegger and Dr. Robert Goldman at the Arnold Classic Sports Festival. At present, Ron is editing his latest book, Zentences: The Tao of the Black Dragon (2022 release). For the past 11 years, he has trained in Relson Gracie Jujitsu and started competing at the age of 72 in bij. Ron lives with his wife, Kathy, and son, Kai, in Honolulu, Hawail.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

In this exhilarating episode, we dive into the life of Ron ‘Black Dragon’ Van Clief, exploring his journey from martial arts champion to cinema legend. Witness his dynamic transformation from UFC Commissioner to a revered figure in martial arts films, and discover the stories behind his iconic roles and groundbreaking contributions to the genre.

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G.Keith Alexander

As the former host of What's Hot! New York, the music and entertainment segment of Fox 5 New York’s “The McCreary Report”, G. Keith Alexander interviewed nearly 200 of today’s R&B and Hip-Hop artists and introduced his audiences to their hot debut releases, giving many their first exposure on TV. It is no question that G. Keith knows talent. It is also no wonder because, G. Keith is, himself, a tremendous talent. In radio, television, and in advertising doing voice overs, he has built an impressive career as a media broadcaster and communicator, having influenced millions of people with the sound of his voice. And what a voice! It is smooth, distinctive and commanding -- like his personal style. Born and raised in Chicago, G. Keith as a young boy had dreams of becoming a disc jockey and eventually became music director and afternoon jock for his native city's WGCI. His baritone delivery has also resounded over the airwaves of Disco 92 WKTU, 98.7 KISS-FM, former jazz station WRVR, Inner City Broadcasting's WBLS in the Big Apple, Clear Channel’s Jammin’ 105 and Infinity’s New MIX 102.7. And while New York City has remained his home throughout his professional career, his appeal has been national.