[Podcast] Episode 219: Martial Arts Meets the Big Screen with James Sang Lee

Martial arts, movie stunts, and a strong foundation of faith—James Sang Lee has lived an extraordinary life. In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, James, a four-time world champion and CEO of Cannon Entertainment Group, shares how he transitioned from the martial arts arena to Hollywood, working on films like Blade and Lethal Weapon. Listeners will gain insights into how his faith has guided him through his diverse career and why leadership and excellence are at the core of everything he does.

00:00 Introduction with James Sang Lee

3:44 James' journey into martial arts

4:58 Why martial arts is so powerful

7:51 Canon Entertainment

9:13 Scope of Canon

10:43 James' films

12:09 Memories from being on set

17:02 Opportunities to train actors

19:26 How James' work fits into the leadership sphere

21:26 Working with non-believers

22:50 Advice to younger self

27:33 Temptations to give up

29:42 Upcoming projects

31:14 Where to learn more about Canon Entertainment Group

31:42 AVAIL Journal

32:25 Final thoughts