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Gerald Okamura
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Gerald Okamura (born 1940) is an American theatrical martial artist.
Gerald started martial arts with judo in 1953. He has practiced kendo, aikido, taekwondo, and he is currently a 5th degree black belt in Kung Fu San Soo (his sensei was Jimmy H. Woo). Gerald is a designer of various types of weaponry that have been featured in dozens of movies and publications across the world.
Okamura began doing stunts in 1975, getting his first credited role in 1980. Since then he has appeared in 39 feature films, notably Big Trouble in Little China, Samurai Cop, Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance, Ninja Academy, 9½ Ninjas!, Ring of Fire, Blade, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Other roles he's played are Kai-Ogi in Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers, a sensei in Power Rangers Wild Force, and Chao Chong in VR Troopers.
As actor
Killer Ex
The Bouncer
Famous T&A 2
Awesomely Righteous & Radical
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
The Real Miyagi
Monster Roll
Hellbinders
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Vampire Assassin
Confessions of an Action Star
SWAT: Warhead One
The Circuit 2: The Final Punch
Redemption
Blade
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
Little Bigfoot
Day of the Warrior
For Life or Death
Bloodsport III
Carnival of Wolves
The Power Within
Mortal Kombat
The Shadow
The Dallas Connection
Cage II: The Arena of Death
Full Impact
Fit to Kill
Firepower
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel