Philip Sahagun

Beginning his martial arts training at an early age, Philip is an accomplished martial arts champion in both forms and fighting. With an extensive background in Kenpo Karate, Kickboxing, Wushu and Shaolin Kung Fu, Philip is a 7-time National Level Weapons Champion and a 3-Time International Level Grand Champion.Since the age of 17, Philip began traveling frequently to China to receive training in traditional Shaolin Kung Fu under the notable Master Zhu Tianxi. Two years later, he achieved an international status after being listed as a martial arts prodigy and future successor of Chinese Martial Arts for earning second place on China's "Kung Fu Star" A Global televised Martial Arts Competition with over 100,000contestants.Philip has been a semi-finalist on America's Got Talent, as well as a contestant on one of China's top-rated reality competitions, Jackie Chan's Disciple. In 2008 & 2009, he toured as a martial arts 'Ninja' performer for Tina Turner's 50th Anniversary World Tour and represented America twice during the World Traditional Wushu Festival in China where won both gold and silver for the US Team.In 2010 Philip begun to share his knowledge with a new generation of athletes and continues to develop National and International level champions of his own at his family founded center, South Coast Martial Arts. Show less «