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, also known as "The Last Dragon," is a renowned martial artist and actor. With a career spanning several decades, he has gained fame for his impressive skills, particularly in the martial arts genre. While his exact net worth remains unknown, it is estimated to be around $100K to $1M by 2024. Ernie Reyes Sr.'s success and wealth come from his numerous appearances in movies, television shows, and commercials. Furthermore, his expertise in martial arts has allowed him to establish successful martial arts studios and training programs, contributing to his overall financial success. Overall, Ernie Reyes Sr. has solidified himself as a respected figure in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on martial arts and securing a significant net worth.
Ernie Reyes is the son of Filipino immigrants Ernesto and Valentina Reyes, who came to California in the 1920s. He grew up in Salinas, California, and started working in the fields when he was 12 years old. He majored in Business administration at San Jose State University, where he met Tony Thompson. In 1966 he began studying martial arts with Tang Soo Do, continuing through his years at San Jose State. He then studied Tae Kwon Do. By the early 70s, he was studying other martial arts, including Boxing, Kickboxing, Escrima, knife, and Wu Shu. In the mid-1970s, he competed in karate. He won the US National Tae Kwon Do championship in 1977, followed by a bronze at the 1977 World Taekwondo Championships.
Reyes co-founded the West Coast World Martial Arts Association with Tony Thompson. The association has more than 35 schools, teaching more than seven thousand students. He has led and choreographed the demonstration team from the association, blending modern music and gymnastics with traditional martial arts. The demonstration team has been entertaining and demonstrating martial arts since the early 1980s.
