Early Life
The son of a movie theater owner, Funaki was exposed to martial arts films at an early age. He idolized Bruce Lee above all others, but also eagerly watched the films of Sammo Hung and Sonny Chiba. Though his father would ultimately abandon young Funaki and his family, the exposure to such films influenced him greatly.
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