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By Olaf Growald
Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris Saturday was at the Ridglea Theater on Camp Bowie Boulevard for a live scoring martial arts competition, the J. Pat Burleson Invitational. The competition, which attracted hundreds, benefitted medical expenses for James Pat Burleson, the grandmaster at J. Pat Burleson Martial Arts in Saginaw.
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By Olaf Growald
The J. Pat Burleson Invitational
Area martial artist and decorated fighter Jamie Cashion helped coordinate the event, and nearly teared up when kicking things off.
Rarely does Fort Worth get to host the man who Texas is afraid to mess with. He’s the man said to have beaten the sun in a staring contest, counted to infinity twice, and built the hospital at which he was born.
Actor and martial artist Chuck Norris Saturday was at the Ridglea Theater on Camp Bowie Boulevard for a live scoring martial arts competition, the J. Pat Burleson Invitational. The competition, which attracted hundreds, benefitted medical expenses for James Pat Burleson, the grandmaster at J. Pat Burleson Martial Arts in Saginaw.
Burleson was the victor of the first National Karate Championships in 1964 in Washington, D. C.
Norris took photos with those who made cash donations at the event. “The main reason for this event is to bless Mr. Burleson and show him our love and support,” says the Ridglea Theater’s event page. ”Mr. and Mrs. Norris have offered an extremely gracious opportunity.”
Area martial artist and decorated fighter Jamie Cashion helped coordinate the event, and nearly teared up when kicking things off.
“To all our volunteers for this event — God bless you,” Cashion said to the hundreds at the event. “Mr. Burleson was the very first championship in 1964, and I feel so blessed to be a part of this. “
Funds for Burleson have also been raised in an ongoing GoFundMe created by Cashion, which can be accessed at gofundme.com/tp2x9nyc.