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Pat E. Johnson, 'Karate Kid' Choreographer, Trainer and Referee, Dies at 84
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calendar_month2023-11-06
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Barnes, Mike. (2023-11-06). Pat E. Johnson, 'Karate Kid' Choreographer, Trainer and Referee, Dies at 84

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National Tang Soo Do Congress
Governing body · 1973
Pat E. Johnson
Pat E. Johnson
1939-12-31 - 2023-11-05
Pat Morita
Pat Morita
1932-06-28 - 2005-11-24
Ralph Macchio
Ralph Macchio
1961-11-04
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United Fighting Arts Federation
Federation · 1979
William Zabka
William Zabka
1965-10-20
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Hollywood Reporter obituary for Pat E. Johnson (headline age of 84 conflicts with the December 31, 1939 - November 5, 2023 dates it and Wikipedia give, which yield 83). Confirms his ninth-degree black belt, Tang Soo Do training in Korea (1963), chief-instructor role at Chuck Norris's Sherman Oaks school, NTC/UFAF leadership, and quotes William Zabka crediting Johnson as his teacher.

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