Before he was a fitness guru, Blanks was a dominant force in competitive martial arts.
He began training at age 11, eventually mastering multiple styles including Taekwondo, Gōjū-ryū karate, and Hung Ga. The Legend of Karate and Competition billy banks
Billy Blanks (often searched as "Billy Banks") is much more than the face of a 1990s VHS fitness craze; he is a world-class martial artist, actor, and pioneer of the "home workout" era. Born William Wayne Blanks on September 1, 1955, in Erie, Pennsylvania, he overcame significant physical and learning hurdles to become one of the most recognized fitness icons in history. Before he was a fitness guru, Blanks was
He is a seven-time world karate champion and won over 30 gold medals in international competitions as the captain of the United States Karate Team. Born William Wayne Blanks on September 1, 1955,