Keith Vitali facts for kids

Keith Vitali, born on December 24, 1951, is an American martial arts expert. He is famous for being a top karate fighter and for acting in action movies. He has also worked as a producer and writer. Today, he helps children by focusing on child safety.

Keith Vitali's Martial Arts Journey

Keith Vitali started learning martial arts in 1975. He was studying at the University of South Carolina at the time. After just two years, he earned his first black belt.

Over the next ten years, Vitali became a very successful competitor. He won many martial arts tournaments. He was even ranked as the "#1 Karate Fighter in the USA."

Hall of Fame Recognition

Because of his many wins, Keith Vitali was honored in 1981. He was added to Black Belt Magazine's Black Belt Hall of Fame. This magazine also named him one of the ten best fighters of all time.

Acting in Action Films

After his success in martial arts, Keith Vitali started acting in movies. He appeared in several martial arts films. These movies often showed off his fighting skills.

Some of his well-known films include Revenge of the Ninja and Wheels on Meals. He also acted in No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers and American Kickboxer. Another film he was in was Superfights.

Helping Children and Writing

After his acting career, Keith Vitali began to focus on helping children. He started producing videos about child safety. These videos teach kids how to stay safe.

He also became an author. In 2007, he released a book called "Bullyproof Your Child." This book helps children learn how to deal with bullying.

Future Projects

Keith Vitali has also written a movie script. It is about the life of Daniel Boone, a famous American pioneer. A company called Trajen Pictures planned to film it.