JAMES SANG LEE
Best known for martial arts action, the 4x ISKA World Champion in self-defense has appeared in multiple films as an actor, stuntman, fight choreographer, and weapons consultant, including Lethal Weapon 4, Blade, and Netflix’s #1 Plane, which starred Gerard Butler. James has also worked on numerous documentaries as an action designer, self-defense expert, and firearms instructor for the Discovery Channel, History Channel, MTV, and more.
The internationally known martial artist’s humanitarian efforts extend to Rock Self Defense in Egypt, Ukraine, Brazil, and Sri Lanka’s nationwide Stop Harassment of Women campaign, “S.H.O.W.” The appointed ISKA Youth Ambassador has pushed even further, using his influence & know-how to produce innovative efforts to strengthen the Autism community w/ Dragonfly ASD & for the private and homeschool community w/ access to online martial arts training, Kick Punch.
Next Up,
Avail Magazine Winter 2025, Global Unites Qatar, SLU Egypt, John Melvin University, and Fortress Hill!
Experience
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Fortress Hill Youth Martial Arts
Fortress Hill - Training facility home of 4x ISKA World Champion James Sang Lee. Faith-based martial arts training and more!
Fortress Hill is proud to partner w/ Kaiser Krav Maga and Exodus Tactical at the NEW Sanford location!
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Rock Self Defense
Rock Self Defense - We give strength to all. Learn self-defense in person & online w/ 4x ISKA World Champion James Sang Lee. Rock Self Defense is honored to partner w/ the 20 countries of Global Unites.
Global Unites / Sri Lanka Unites - Doha, Qatar 2025
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Kick Punch
Learn Martial Arts & Get Your Black Belt in Person and Online! Train online and in person with 4x ISKA World Champion James Sang Lee. Kick Punch Martial Arts is excited to be at the Florida Parents Education Association FPEA 2026!
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Sticks, Swords, Sabers
Learn Sticks, Swords, and Lightsabers. Start with lightsaber fencing, where even France recognizes it as a national sport! Use this adapted style that uses replicas from a galaxy far, far, away. Add to your skills to make stylized sword scenes for film!
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James Sang Lee
Speaking, Appearances, & Seminars
Global Unites Qatar ‘25
SLU tc Egypt ‘25
John Melvin University ‘25
ICFF ‘25
Lake Mary Magazine ‘25
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Fight Choreography
Fight Choreography for film, television, stage and opera.
Learn Action Design from 4x ISKA World Champion James Sang Lee. With 7 appearances in the ESPN Final and more than 4 decades of martial arts experience, learn fight scene basics from one of the best!
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Fight Scene Challenge
The Best Fight Scenes and our Favorite Martial Arts Personalities.
Compete and perform in ISKA Self-Defense & Fight Choreography categories to win prizes, money & more. Audition for WMAC Masters!
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Terra Cotta Challenge
Martial Arts Tournament based on the Terra Cotta Warriors unearthed in the 1970’s in Xian, China. Competitors compete in weapons, forms, & fighting as part of the journey to win “One of the most unique prizes ever given in sport martial arts.”
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Fighting Lion Championship
The first time ever a martial arts tournament has been hosted in a 4 story parking garage. “It's like Fight Club and Highlander rolled into one.” Hosted by ISKA World Champion James Sang Lee, Fight for Freedom by bringing awareness to human trafficking!
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Solid Rock Series
The Leader in Youth Sport MMA!
Martial arts content creation with a one-of-a-kind television pilot highlighting youth MMA competition. Large-scale production, sanctioned by the ISKA, with the inaugural event hosted at the state-of-the-art facility, Full Sail Live.
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Firearms Instruction
“Firearms for Film” training with weapons instructor James Sang Lee. Students learn how to safely handle a variety of firearms including pistols, rifles, shotguns, and even submachine guns. Gain knowledge, skills, and attitude with these hands-on courses.
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Mou Hei Do
You’re the weapon. Learn executive protection Mou Hei Do Combatives, “the Weapon’s Way”. Hand to Hand Combat, Stick Fighting, Knife Defense & Gun Disarms. Learn the principals of Range and Distance, Force Multiplication, and Weapons Deployment.
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Powder Keg Games
Play, compete, & spectate in an awesome video game tournament!
Test your skills on Playstation, XBox, & the Nintendo Switch. Games include Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, UFC & more!
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Dragonfly ASD
Dragonfly ASD - Martial Arts for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Systematic Training, Strength Training, and Self-Defense.
Dragonfly is excited to partner with Kairos Adventures!
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4x ISKA World Champion
7 appearances in the ESPN Final
Hall of Fame Recipient Joe Lewis Eternal Warrior Award

NEW LOCATION!
1642 West Airport Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
Fortress Hill is excited to partner with Kaiser Krav Maga and Exodus Tactical!