Ron Tripp, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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American martial artist
Date of Birth: 01-Apr-1953
Place of Birth: Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
Profession: judoka
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Ron Tripp
- Ron Tripp (born April 1953) Battle Creek, Michigan, is a World Sambo and Judo champion and the current general secretary of USA Judo.
- He is also a member of the board of directors of the United States Olympic Committee. His name is well known in the MMA world, especially among Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling enthusiasts, as he is the only person to hold an official victory in competition over Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rickson Gracie.
- Tripp became America's first Merited and Distinguished Master of Sport in 1996.
- He was promoted to 6th dan by USA Judo in November 2006.
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