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