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Thom Harinck was born on 22 December, 1943 in The Hague, Netherlands, is a Dutch martial artist. Discover Thom Harinck's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?
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Kickboxing Trainer, kickboxer |
| Age |
80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
22 December, 1943 |
| Birthday |
22 December |
| Birthplace |
The Hague, Netherlands |
| Nationality |
Netherlands
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He is a member of famous artist with the age 80 years old group.
Thom Harinck Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Thom Harinck height not available right now. We will update Thom Harinck's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Thom Harinck Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Thom Harinck worth at the age of 80 years old? Thom Harinck’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Thom Harinck's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
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Timeline
Thom Harinck (born 22 December 1943) is a Dutch kickboxer and kickboxing trainer and founder of the Chakuriki Gym in Amsterdam.
In 1972, he founded the Chakuriki Gym in Amsterdam, originally teaching his own style named "Chakuriki", a mixture of techniques from Kyokushin karate (in which he holds a 6th degree black belt), boxing, judo, jujutsu and wrestling which would later be known as modern contact karate or kickboxing in Holland.
Chakuriki later became a kickboxing gym as Harinck added Japanese kickboxing and Savate to his repertoire.
Harinck founded the NKBB (Dutch Kickboxing Association) in 1976, the MTBN (Dutch Muay Thai Association) in 1983, the WMTA (World Muay Thai Association) and the EMTA (European Muay Thai Association) in 1984.
He is married to Marjan Olfers, former member of the board of Ajax and from 1 May 2012 professor in sports law.
Harinck started training in judo and wrestling at 8 years of age.
He ended up giving up on judo, after he wasn't allowed to advance to the rank of black belt, due to his youth.
Outside of martial arts, he partook in football, motorcross, and shooting.
While working on a cruise ship he met a French sailor who was also a national champion of Savate.
The sailor began training Harinck in the discipline, alongside others.
Harinck continued practicing Savate after arriving in South Africa.
He later took up boxing after he returned to the Netherlands and also started teaching Savate in Holland.
While serving in the military as a teenager, Harinck started boxing at the competitive level.
At the age of seventeen he worked as a bouncer at a local Club and began a partnership with Jan Stapper, a Kyokushin instructor.
His global journeys continued after he moved to Japan where he received the Uchi-deshi instruction under numerous masters in Tokyo, Nagano and Yokohama.
He also received judo and traditional jujutsu instruction from Tokyo police department.
He also spent plenty of time in Taiwan, where he entered to train Chinese Kenpo in addition to karate.
Eventually he traveled to Thailand where he received the rank of the grand master in Muay Thai as one of the first foreigners ever.
He announced his retirement in April 2013 at the age of sixty-nine.
In January 2016 Thom Harinck began coaching again.
He trains a group of fighters daily, that includes Hesdy Gerges.
In May 2016 Harinck published his memoirs in the English language.
The book is called "Thom Harinck: Godfather of Muay Thai in The West" and is co-written with Julio Punch.
An updated edition was released by Amsterdam Publishers in June 2020.
