Robert Ardito

Australian martial artist

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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]

## Martial Arts career

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Ardito studied traditional Wing Chun as a student of Sifu Jim Fung.[2][nb 1]

## World Record

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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]

## Innovation Patent

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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]

## Notes

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1. ^ Jim Fung was a student of Sigung (Grandmaster) Chu Shong Tin (徐尚田), of the Ip Man lineage.[3]
2. ^ In 2021, the Innovation Patent name was changed to Ardito Defence Academy.[7]

## References

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1. ^ "Guinness World Record for Most Punches in 60 Seconds Reclaimed by Robert Ardito". International Wing Chun Academy. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
2. ^ "SIFU, THIS WORLD RECORD IS DEDICATED TO YOU". 2007-04-29. Archived from the original on 29 April 2007. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
3. ^ "Chu Shong Tin". International Wing Chun Academy.
4. ^ "Full contact punch strikes in one minute - Guinness World Records Video". 2009-03-03. Archived from the original on 3 March 2009. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
5. ^ "Classics: Most full contact punch strikes in one minute". Guinness World Records. 2016-05-23. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
6. ^ "Most full contact punch strikes in one minute". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
7. ^ "IP Australia: AusPat Disclaimer". pericles.ipaustralia.gov.au. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
8. ^ "Evolved Wing Chun. An innovation to the ancient martial art of Wing Chun Kung Fu, fully described in the attached Evolved Wing Chun 20 Feb 2015 specification. by SHIU LUNG KUNG FU PTY LTD – AU 2015100225". www.ipaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 2022-01-17.

## External links

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* International Wing Chun Academy
* Ardito Defence Academy