Gordy Racette

Discover the inspiring story behind Gordy Racette, a passionate boxer and author, dedicated to promoting the sport and sharing his memoirs through his online store. If there is anything I have learnt while competing, it is that you can never quit - never! Quitting is the easiest thing one could ever do. That’s why when you set your goal you never stop until you obtain it. When you do finally obtain it, set another goal, and don't quit until you reach that one-- You can never stop trying to reach your potential – NEVER!

Everything great begins with a dream and one of my dreams at 15 was to be a world champion martial artist. However, when my left heel was amputated a year and a half later my dreams evaporated like a distant mirage as the doctors explained how I would never run again, and I’d always walk with a limp. That can’t happen! I needed to compete with the best and prove myself! I could not accept my predicament; so with absolute patience and resilience along with extremely focused detachment I set out to prove the doctors wrong! To date I have two world titles a world rating and many continental and national championships in five different sports. I have held first to third degree black belts in four different styles as well as instructed law and security agencies in four countries. My activities include chess, ocean kayaking, scuba diving, coaching, martial arts, and I have been working on my private pilot's license.

​I am a nationally certified coach and I am qualified to operate any wheeled vehicle on the highway. Other accolades include being a certified facilitator, college instructor, having my life license, iron worker, logger, entrepreneur, single parent, and I'm a friend to count on. My academic education includes a Master of Science in Communication, Bachelor of Leadership & Public Safety, Provincial Instructor Diploma, Adult Education Diploma, and many other credentials along with life experiences galore!

No one can tell me I can’t or won’t be able to achieve whatever goal I have, no one! There will be set-backs of course but the dream of being the best you can be end when you stop trying to achieve your aspirations! One must have honor when it comes to achieving your goals; honor is about truth and promises always kept! If you say it will be so, it must be so!

As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said,
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
He is right!

Gordy Racette: A Legacy in Martial Arts and Boxing;

Gordy Racette, hailing from Port Alberni, British Columbia, is a celebrated name in the world of combat sports. Known for his exceptional skills and tenacity, Gordy etched his name in history by becoming the first-ever World Super Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion under the World Kickboxing Association (WKA) on June 8, 1985. His victory over John Jackson in Victoria, BC, was a defining moment in his career and in the global kickboxing arena. In addition to his kickboxing success, Gordy also had an illustrious boxing career, earning a record of 38 wins, including 28 knockouts, and only 6 losses. His fights against prominent boxers, such as Jimmy Young and Trevor Berbick, showcased his grit and skill in the ring. Even after retiring from professional boxing in 1992, Gordy’s passion for martial arts and combat sports never waned. In 2015, at the age of 62, he pursued the unique goal of becoming the first professional boxer in Canada to compete across five decades, demonstrating his unmatched dedication to the sport. Gordy Racette’s legacy is not just about championships; it’s about his indomitable spirit, inspiring countless others to pursue excellence in martial arts and boxing...

Racette's YouTube Video's

Or someone else will hire you to build theirs. Here is how you can take action – starting today.