Michael Chaturantabut
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| Michael Chaturantabut | |
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| Born | April 30, 1975  Rayong province, Thailand |
| Residence |   North Hollywood, California |
| Style | Wushu, Shōrei-ryū Karate, Taekwondo |
| Teacher(s) | John Sharkey, Jr. |
| Rank | Black Belt |
| Notable students | Matt Mullins |
| Website | XMA Official Website |
Michael Chaturantabut (born April 30, 1975[citation needed] in Rayong province, Thailand) is a Thai-American actor of Chinese descent best known for his role as Chad Lee, the Blue Ranger in Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue.[1] Chaturantabut was trained at Sharkey's Karate Studios located in Naperville and Momence, Illinois. Chaturantabut was also Taylor Lautner's martial artist coach and encouraged him to get into acting. He is married to McKenzie Satterthwaite and is also the founder of Extreme martial arts.[2][3]
[edit] Extreme martial arts
Xtreme Martial Arts or XMA is a brand name owned by Chaturantabut. Chaturantabut's XMA is a combination of elements from martial arts, acrobatics, and gymnastics,[4] with an emphasis on showmanship.[5][6]
The concept of adding gymnastics-like tumbling moves to elements of traditional martial arts is otherwise known as "tricking". XMA makes these exhibition moves the focus of the sport. Open hand and weapons choreography are often accompanied by dramatic dance or programmatic music. The goal is to command the attention of the audience.[7]
Currently there are schools of martial arts or similar XMA styles based in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, the World Headquarters being in North Hollywood, California.[7] Many of the moves are high-flying aerial acrobatic maneuvers. These stunning movements attain the goal of capturing the crowd, improving physical agility, balance, strength, coordination, and endurance, as well as performing an artistic display of talent.[8]
There are also many basic moves that can be specialized to be more acrobatic, flashy, and artistic so as to give the impression of complexity and difficulty for showmanship purposes. It is for this reason that even the basic athlete or beginner can learn the progression from basic moves to highly complex acrobatic sequences.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ "Extreme Knight". Otaku USA. http://www.otakuusamagazine.com/BonusContent/News1/Extreme_Knight_1433.aspx. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ^ "Can Xtreme Martial Arts Make You a Better Martial Artist? Part 1 of 2". Black Belt Magazine. http://www.blackbeltmag.com/archives/346. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ^ "Can Xtreme Martial Arts Make You a Better Martial Artist? Part 2 of 2". Black Belt Magazine. http://www.blackbeltmag.com/archives/653. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ^ Yates, Keith D.; Jhoon Rhee, Chuck Norris (2008). The Complete Guide to American Karate & Tae Kwon Do. Blue Snake Books. p. 190. ISBN 1583942157.
- ^ "Can Xtreme Martial Arts Make You a Better Martial Artist? Part 1 of 2". Black Belt Magazine. http://www.blackbeltmag.com/archives/346. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ^ "Can Xtreme Martial Arts Make You a Better Martial Artist? Part 2 of 2". Black Belt Magazine. http://www.blackbeltmag.com/archives/653. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ^ a b c "XMA News". XMA Revolution (2006). Retrieved on 10 July 2009. http://www.xmarevolution.com/XMANews/tabid/56/articleid/65/Default.aspx
- ^ "Matt Mullins: The New KAMEN RIDER". Kung Fu Magazine. http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=810. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
[edit] External links
- Michael Chaturantabut at the Internet Movie Database
- Michael Chaturantabut on Twitter
- XMA Official Website
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