He finished the 1991 season with the incredible feat
of walking away as the Grand Champion in every single
tournament he entered that year. Ho-Sung Pak has been
ranked as the number one martial arts competitor in
the nation numerous times by various governing martial
arts organizations, such as N.A.S.K.A. (N. American
Sport Karate Ass.) and the P.K.L. (Pro. Karate League).
His gravity-defying feats, such as being able to execute
4 to 5 kicks in midair before landing, his 720 degree
kick, where his body would spin two complete revolutions
before kicking, and his incredible butterfly twist,
where his body would spin one and a half rotations
while being perfectly parallel with the ground, were
all just a part of his legendary repertoire. Standing
at a height of 5 feet, 8 inches, Ho-Sung was able
to slam-dunk on a standard height basketball rim.
Among the many weapons has mastery over, he is especially
well-known for his dazzling and uncanny use of the
sword. With a sword in one hand, or in both hands.
Ho-Sung Pak has worked extensively in film, TV, and
various multimedia projects. Notably, he starred in
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II & III,"
as the character of
Raphael.
He co-starred with Jackie Chan in "Drunken Master
II. He starred in Fox Television's popular TV show,
"WMAC Masters," as the character of Superstar,
along with Shannon Lee, the daughter of the legendary
Bruce Lee. Ho-Sung played the character of Liu Kang
for Bally/Midway's popular arcade game hits, "Mortal
Kombat," and "Mortal Kombat II." Hosting
TV infomercial for fitness product "Slam Man,"
with Sugar Ray Leonard. Recently finished filming
"Book of Swords," and "Epoch of Lotus,".
Helped Madonna and her dancers get ready for their
world tour by training them in martial arts moves.
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