Professional Kickboxer James ‘The Dragon’ Turner talks with Andrew Staton direct from the UK Martial Arts Show 2023
He reveals;
How did Bruce Lee inspire him to start training?
How did he pioneer training on his own?
How did he find his way into professional kickboxing?
How does he prep for getting in the ring? How does he focus and relax?
James “The Dragon” Turner, IKTA European Light Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion and World No. 1 Contender from Cornwall, England.
James was inspired to begin martial arts as a child by Bruce Lee, and went on to achieve instructor level certification in Jeet Kune Do, Kali/Escrima and Silat. Inspired by legendary World Champion Don “The Dragon” Wilson to begin Kickboxing professionally, James is a Black Belt in Kickboxing under legendary Italian World Champion Massimo Brizi, and has spent considerable time training with Wilson as well as Bill “Superfoot” Wallace.
James is training to become an actor in martial arts action movies, and is undergoing specialised acting training with legendary actor and Film/Television star, Nick Mancuso. In Kickboxing, James is currently training for the biggest fight of his career: the opportunity to achieve his goal of becoming World Champion…
In 2022, James co-authored his first book: the critically acclaimed ‘Full Contact Kickboxing: A Complete Guide To Training And Strategies’ alongside prolific Boxing author, Andy Dumas.
Interviewer Andrew Staton
Filmed in 4K and directed by Matt Routledge
With thanks to Bob Sykes, Paul Barnett and the UK Martial Arts Show.
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