Over the years, Philip Sahagun has earned a reputation in US martial arts circles for his dynamic stage presence and style. Performing for live crowds of over 10,000 both locally and overseas, he has worked with and appeared for televised event’s hosted by Various Japanese Media Groups, Pepsi Cola, Jackie Chan and Chinese Media groups CCTV, Beijing TV, Shenzhen TV, Henan TV and even The famed Shaolin Temple.

Philip began his martial arts training at the age of five. After 14 years of study he received his Black Belt in American Kenpo and went on to learn and develop his passion of Chinese Martial Arts and weapons play. Since then, he has become a 7-time National Champion of the Open Martial Arts Circuit and quickly progressed to overseas travel for instruction and competition…

Recently he has begun to share his knowledge with a new generation of athletes, developing National and International level champions of his own and creating various live action productions to showcase their talents. His work has garnered attention by such notable groups such as Cirque de’ Soleil, who show a special interest in the unique skills possessed by his high level students.

Currently he can be found training at various locations throughout Southern California as he pursues his goals alongside other talented Martial Artists such as the EMC Monkeys and The Zhao Qin Performance team. He is teaching out of his family owned and operated school "South Coast Martial Arts" Costa Mesa, CA and continues to tour the world for competitions and performances.

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