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| Robert Ardito | |
|---|---|
Robert Ardito in training, 2009. | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Teacher(s) | Jim Fung (馮傳強) |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Martial Artist |
Robert Ardito is an Australian martial artist. He is a former Guinness World Records holder for the Most Full Contact Punches In One Minute.[1]
Ardito studied traditional Wing Chun as a student of Sifu Jim Fung.[2][nb 1]
In 2005, Ardito broke the record for the first time with 428 punches. In 2007, he later surpassed his previous record with 702 punches.[4] In 2009, the record was broken for the last time by Ardito, totalling 805 punches.[5]
In 2017, the record was broken by Norman Breese from the United States, with a total of 901 punches, where the record currently stands as of January 2022.[6]
In 2015, Ardito was granted an Innovation Patent by IP Australia upon Evolved Wing Chun.[nb 2] It is recognised as substantially contributing to the martial art of Wing Chun.[8]