Today we’d like to introduce you to James Lee.
Hi James, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself
Bio – James Sang Lee
Fight Choreography, Firearms, and Film
4x ISKA World Martial Arts Champion
7 Appearances in the Night of Champions on ESPN
8th degree Black Belt Seki-Ryu Jiu Jitsu, Black Belts also in Kung Fu, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Kobujutsu
Founder of Martial Arts System “Mou Hei Do” – Weapons Way (H2H, Stick, Knife, and Gun)
Hall of Fame recipient of prestigious Joe Lewis Eternal Award Battle of Atlanta 50th Anniversary
Multiple Film and television credits including blockbusters Lethal Weapon 4, Marvel’s Blade and the upcoming 2022 Lionsgate film “The Plane” starring Gerard Butler.
Originally from Madison, WI the Chinese/American has been a performer all his life involved in music, the arts, and in sports. Although a student of the American Academy of Music, his first love was martial arts. Lee’s background in classical piano and violin was overshadowed greatly by his championship training from martial arts masters Wei Kong Koo and Sang Kee Paik. Lee went on to appear in 7 ISKA World Championship finals, winning 4 in a row on ESPN.
His discovery in 1993 by directors/producers Doug Schwartz and Michael Berke of Baywatch along with wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan led to his notoriety as a film and television villain. Lee is best known for stunts, character villains, and fight choreography in particular in the areas of martial arts weapons and firearms.
Currently developing online training Rock Self Defense utilized by the 9 countries of Global Unites and SciFi Saber and Dragonfly ASD, martial arts for students with Autism.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
At an early age I witnessed my father beaten up by a police officer in the 1970’s and I fell to my knees and began to cry. Suddenly a “feeling” came over me and I sat up straight and spit to the side and determined that will never happened to me, my family, or anything that I care about ever again. I would move on and train in every major form of hand to hand combat going all the way to the World Championships 7 x on ESPN, winning 4 of them in a row. Although that fateful day in the 70’s was painful, it was also the very fuel that would push me to be the 4x ISKA World Champion. Painful experiences can many times produce very powerful outcomes.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
What do you do? Self Defense Expert and Security Advisor I specialize in Fight Choreography, Firearms, and Film.
I am best known for being an athlete and the 4x ISKA World Champion, as well as for my weapons expertise in films.
I am most proud of developing Dragonfly ASD / SciFi Saber (martial arts for the Autism and special needs community) and Rock Self Defense (used by the 10 countries of Global Unites). Note: Rock Self Defense is still used country wide by Sri Lanka Unites “S.H.O.W. campaign”, Stop Harassment of Women.
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
Drive and passion. Never give up! All Glory to God! I am forever thankful to my supportive family, awesome teammates, incredible coaches and honored that God would give me a crazy level of fast twitch muscle fiber!
Pricing:
- Firearms Instruction $150
- Fortress Hill $100
- SciFi Saber $99
- Rock Self Defense $75
Contact Info:
- Email: JSLFortressHill@gmail.com
- Website: www.RockSelfDefense.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamessanglee/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskJSL
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/AskJSL
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL9Rtt94Ovgkc5H9NCzQm-A?view_as=subscriber
- Other: www.PistolCoach.com
Image Credits:
Photographers: Robby Klein, Alexander Kalinchenko, Corryn Goldschmidt.
