World renowned Martial Artist, among his achievements: 1982 -- European Kung Fu and Karate Championships -- First Place -- Lightweight -- Brown Belt Division 1982 -- Italian Kung Fu and Karate Championships -- First Place -- Lightweight -- Brown Belt Division 1982 -- Hamburg Karate Championships -- First Place -- Junior Division 1980 -- Hamburg Karate Championships -- First Place -- Junior 1980 -- Long Beach Internationals -- First Place -- Brown Belt Division -- Forms 1973 -- Long Beach Internationals -- First Place -- Pee Wee His father, Al Dacascos, is a martial arts instructor. Birth mother is Moriko McVey. Raised by step-mother Malia Bernal. Son, with Julie Condra, was born on 31 December 2000 in Oahu, Hawaii. He was named Makoa Dacascos. Al Dacascos (father) is of Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese ancestry; Moriko McVey (mother) is of Irish and Japanese ancestry. Was considered for the role of Bruce Lee in the movie Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993). He only drinks water and tea He speaks English, German and basic Mandarin. Special skills : Chinese Kung Fu, basic Capoeira, tumbling, surfing, snow boarding, drums. Plays "The Chairman" in Iron Chef America on Food Network.