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.
Known for
Falcon Crest
Mr. Ito
Firepower
Fighter
Big Trouble in Little China
Wing Kong Hatchet Man
Power Rangers
Sensei
Blade
Vampire (uncredited)
L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to Savage Beach
Fu
The Shadow
Tibetan Passenger
Famous T&A 2
Fu (archive footage) (uncredited)
Angel of H.E.A.T.
Hans Zeisel
Mortal Kombat
Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Hard Master
J.O.E. and the Colonel
Trainer
The Circuit 2: The Final Punch
Ming Li
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Corrupt Kick Boxing Referee
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
Club Shanghai Bouncer
Confessions of an Action Star
Asian Member
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Hagata, the Torturer
The Real Miyagi
Self
The Dallas Connection
Fu
Shadow of the Dragon
Temple Priest
Capital Punishment
Henchman (uncredited)
Rapid Fire
Tau Henchman at Laundry (uncredited)
Day of the Warrior
Fu
Vampire Assassin
Master Kao
Aftershock
Fighter (uncredited)
Fury to Freedom
Fit to Kill
Commando
Full Impact
Japanese Fighter
Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance
Okamura
Cage II: The Arena of Death
Dr. Wo
The Octagon
Ninja Instructor
Shootfighter: Fight to the Death
Shootfighting Ref
Ninja Academy
Chiba
Little Bigfoot
Cook
Monster Roll
Blind Chef
Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel
Garbage Gang Member
American Streetfighter
Ogawa
Deadly Bet
Fighter
The Killer Elite
Airport Thug (uncredited)
Awesomely Righteous & Radical
(segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
Redemption
Kwai Lo
Samurai Cop
Okamura
The Weapons of Death
Chong
My Science Project
Vietnamese Soldier (uncredited)
Bloodsport III
Voice of the Judge (voice)
Hellbinders
Buddhist Priest
Carnival of Wolves
Bodyguard #2
The Bouncer
The Master
9 1/2 Ninjas!
Master
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
Karate Expert
For Life or Death
Ancient Priest
Time Burst: The Final Alliance
Master
Ninja Busters
Master
SWAT: Warhead One
Peter Chiang
Sword of Heaven
Third Monk
Karate Wars
Nakaso
The Power Within
Yung
The Master Demon
The Master Demon
Killer Ex
Sugimoto