Mike Stone Biography
Mike Stone is an American martial artist, retired karate fighter, fight choreographer, stuntman, actor, author, and motivational speaker.
| Quick Biography | |
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| Full Names | Mike Stone |
| Popular As | Mike Stone (Karate) |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation / Profession | Martial Artist, Retired Karate Fighter, Actor, Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Race / Ethnicity | Not Known |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Mike Stone Age
Mike is 79 years old as of 2022. He was born on June 29, 1943, in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii, US. He celebrates his birthday on June 29 every year and his birth sign is Cancer.
| Age and Birthday Information | |
|---|---|
| Age | 79 years old as of 2022 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | June 29, 1943 |
| Place of Birth | Makawao, Maui, Hawaii, US |
| Birthday | June 29 |
Mike Stone Height
Mike stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 11 inches which is equivalent to 1.8m. He as well weighs 175 lb (79kg).
| Height and Weight Information | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 79kg |
| Body Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Shoe Size | Not Known |
| Dress size | Not Known |
| Breast Size | Not known |
| Waist Size | Not Known |
| Hip Size | Not Known |
Mike Stone Education
Mike’s first introduction to the martial arts was in Aikido while as a student at Lahainaluna High School. After graduating, Stone enlisted in the US Army in 1962. Stone began studying Shorin-Ryu Karate earning his black belt in only six months under Herbert Peters while stationed at Fort Chaffee in Arkansas.
| Institution | Qualifications |
| School | Lahainaluna High School |
| College/ University | To be updated |
| Highest Qualification | To be updated |
Mike Stone Family
Mike was born and raised by his parents in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Mike’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
| Family Profile | |
|---|---|
| Father (Dad) | To be Updated |
| Mother | To be Updated |
| Brother (s) | To be Updated |
| Sister (s) | To be Updated |
Mike Stone Wife
Mike has been married three times. He was first married to Mary Ann Dobbs. He met his first wife, Mary, while in the army stationed at Fort Chaffee. He met his second wife, Francine Doxey in Newport Beach where he was working as a bouncer. In 1985, Stone sold all his possessions and moved to an isolated island in the Philippines where he and his current wife Taina live.
In a 2020 interview with Elvis: The Ultimate Fan Channel, Stone revealed that he dated actress Michelle Pfeiffer when she took karate lessons from him in 1979–80.
| Relationship Status | Name |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Not Known |
| Children | Not Known |
Mike Stone Net Worth
Mike’s net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a martial artist, retired karate fighter, fight choreographer, stuntman, actor, author, and motivational speaker. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Stone has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.
Mike Stone House and Cars
- Place of living: Philippines
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Mike Stone Karate
Stone’s first introduction to the martial arts was in Aikido while as a student at Lahainaluna High School. After graduating, Stone enlisted in the US Army in 1962. Stone began studying Shorin-Ryu Karate earning his black belt in only six months under Herbert Peters while stationed at Fort Chaffee in Arkansas. He was nicknamed “The Animal” because of his aggressiveness. He amassed a record of 91 consecutive wins. In 1964, Mike won the sparring grand championship at the first-ever International Karate Championships in Long Beach, California.
Mike Stone Author
Stone has authored several books, most notably Mike Stone’s Book of American Eclectic Karate.
Mike Stone Priscilla Presley
Stone met Elvis and Priscilla Presley in 1968 at the Mainland vs. Hawaii Karate Championships promoted by Elvis’ longtime karate instructor Ed Parker. In February 1972 Priscilla walked out on Elvis and moved in with Mike with whom she had been having a long affair.
Stone had a young child and a pregnant wife. He had been working as a bodyguard for record producer Phil Spector. After the show, Elvis invited Mike back to the couple’s penthouse suite where Elvis suggested that Priscilla train with Mike. Three weeks later Priscilla made the 45-minute drive to Stone’s school in Huntington Beach. Because of the distance, Priscilla opted to train with Chuck Norris who had a school in West Los Angeles, which was closer to the Presley home.
Mike used to make occasional trips to Norris’s school to train Priscilla. The relationship soon turned romantic. Elvis and Priscilla split in February 1972 and divorce in 1973. Mike and Priscilla eventually split up because he sold a story to the Globe tabloid entitled “How I Stole Elvis Presley’s Wife From Him”. Priscilla said she split with Mike then, “because he went to the press”.
Mike Stone Awards and Achievements
In 1963, Stone won the Southwest Karate Championship in the black belt division. The promoter was Allen Steen, who held victories over Stone and Chuck Norris. At Ed Parker’s 1964 Internationals Karate Championship, Mike defeated Harry Keolanui in the finals and became Grand Champion. In Chicago that same year, MIke scored victories over Ray Cooper and Mills Crenshaw and won the First World Karate Tournament.
At the U.S. National Karate Championships in 1965, Mike won the championship by beating Walter Worthy. Also that year, Stone again won Ed Parker’s International Karate Championship by defeating Art Pelela and Tony Tulleners. Three years later, Stone won the World Professional Karate Championship on November 24, 1968, by beating Bob Taian by points decision. In 1969 at the U.S. National Karate Championship, Stone lost an upset decision to Victor Moore.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mike Stone
Mike Stone is an American martial artist, retired karate fighter, fight choreographer, stuntman, actor, author, and motivational speaker.
Mike is 77 years old as of 2020. He was born on June 29, 1943, in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii, US.
Mike stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 11 inches which is equivalent to 1.8m. He as well weighs 175 lb which is equivalent to 79kg.
Mike is an American national.
After doing our research details about his parents are not available and it is also not known whether he has any siblings.
Mike is an alumnus of Lahainaluna High School.
Yes, Mike is married to Taina Stone.
Mike has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
Mike is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
He is a resident of the Philippines, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
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