Bob Mitchell and Chuck Norris

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March 21 at 6:10 PM ·

One of the greatest people humanity has ever known finished their fight today and we will never forget everything they did and contributed to this world. RIP Chuck Norris and thank you for it all. Like so many I tell you Chuck Norris was the real deal. Tough and kind. He will be sorely missed. To the Norris family our very deepest condolences

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Bob Mitchell is the founder and promoter of United Martial Artists for Christ (UMAFC), a Bible-based fellowship and karate program that uses martial arts to share the Gospel.

Chuck Norris, a longtime friend of Mitchell, has been a prominent supporter of the organization, frequently appearing at UMAFC events to give his personal testimony about his faith in Jesus Christ.

The Organization: United Martial Artists for Christ

• Mission: Founded by Professor Bob Mitchell in Garden Grove, CA, the organization focuses on reaching “the Youth of America” through martial arts training that emphasizes Christian principles.
• Philosophy: Mitchell, a 10th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo, believes there is only “one true Master,” Jesus Christ, and views his awards as secondary to his faith.
• Events: The group hosts large-scale demonstrations and “special events,” such as those at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, which have drawn nearly 2,000 spectators to see young students showcase their skills.
  Branches: While originally centered in Garden Grove, the organization expanded with branches like United Martial Artists for Christ South Bay in Gardena, CA

Chuck Norris’s Involvement

Chuck Norris has leveraged his status as a martial arts legend to help UMAFC reach families and high-risk youth.

• Testimony & Support: Norris has made guest appearances at UMAFC events to speak about how faith shaped his life [1, 2].
• Philanthropic Synergy: His support for UMAFC often aligns with his own charity, Kickstart Kids (formerly Kick Drugs Out of America), which also uses martial arts to build character in school-aged children [1, 2].
• Mutual Respect: Mitchell and Norris share a long history in the martial arts community; Mitchell is a highly respected figure in American Kenpo who was honored on the cover of Black Belt Magazine [1, 2]