My personal mentor ~ Hugh Benjamin

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Hugh Benjamin expanded almost a billion dollar company that has been endorsed by Donald Trump in Australia and New Zealand, building a team of over 4,000 people. Hugh Benjamin in the past owned multiple successful companies in his 20's. One of his companies planned events for corporations and high end celebrities in Los Angeles, as well as families and corporations. Hugh Benjamin was also inducted into his Hall of Fame for his success in the entertainment business as well as appearing on TV and in the Newspapers. People

Some of Hugh Benjamin's other accomplishments:

· US Marines - studied Aviation Electronics and worked on helicopters

· Won Scholarship for Criminal Justice - Spoke at Philadelphia State Convention to over 1,000's about the Hershey State Police Academy at age 16.

· College Football

· Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

· Studied Fitness Specialist in College leading towards Physical Therapy

· Went to American College for Food & Beverage Management and was on Deans List with Honors with hopes to open his own Restaurant.

· Planned Events and Entertained at Events for: Will Smith, Jada Pinkett, Oliver Stone, Steven King, MARRIED WITH CHILDREN CAST, Seinfeld, Friends, Wayans Family, Magic Johnson 24 hr Fitness, Executive Producers of X-Files, Executive Producer of "THE CROW", NSYNC, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen, Steven King, Rachel Hunter (Rod Stewart's X-wife), Annie Potts, and many more celebrities and producers whom all used Hugh's company for private and public functions

· Started Painting Franchise at age 19, painted exterior and interior of homes

· Used to Show Horses and won awards

· Was written up in the news paper on several occasions for his accomplishments in Business, Entertainment, and Acting

· Inducted into High School Hall of Fame for Entertainment

· Was on TV for over a dozen National Advertising Campaigns

· Was on several TV shows and flown to meet celebrities for Disney Films

· Started an Event Planning Business at age 24, that catered to high-end celebrities and large corporations with over 2000 clients and Fortune 500 companies

· At age 26 started a second business on the East Coast - led to success and retiring his brother from 2 jobs in 4 weeks and multiple property investments in PA.

· Has rights to several projects, films, and books in development

· Was involved in Kiwanis Club, Sons of the American Legion and many non-profit benefits

· At one time set meetings with investors for different producers projects including the Executive Producers for "the fast and the furious", "scary movie", Marvel Comics and one of the most famous sports agents in the world

Welcome GrandMaster Lee to the GE team!

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Born in Canton, China, Master Lee inspired as early as age three by his father and later began his martial arts training under Chung Ball and then with Grandmaster Al Dacascos. Included among his teachers are:

Grandmaster Al Dacascos - Founder/Grandmaster of Wun Hop Kuen Do
Grandmaster Share K. Lew - Chi Gung
Master Wen Mei Yu – Tai Chi & Chi Gung
Successor of Dr. Hua Huang - Medical Chi Gung
James Lee - Oakland, California

Master Lee also trained in Northern and Southern Shaolin Kungfu. He went on to excel in the field of martial arts and is accredited with winning more national and international awards than any other martial artist in the United States. He has been featured in a multitude of martial arts magazines throughout the world.

Since retiring from the competitive scene, Master Lee continues to distinguish himself in the field of martial arts instruction and the entertainment industry. In what is in the family tradition of Master Lee's 87-year-old father, Master Lee still currently teaches Chinese Health exercises.

Master Lee continuously distinguishes himself in the world of martial arts in both his experience and accomplishments. Among his many accomplishments are:

Co-Promoter - Coliseum Martial Arts EXPO and World Tournament
25 time Black Belt & Martial Arts Hall of Fame Honoree
2-time recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award
2 Golden Fist Awards - (Best Weapons Champion, Best Forms Champion) Undisputed "King of Kata"
Founding co-member of World Blackbelt, along with notable martial artists such as Chuck Norris and Bob Wall
Winner of over 100 world titles
Undefeated forms and weapons champion from 1970 to 1974
Recipient of the Armed Forces Appreciation Award
Innovator and Certified Trainer of the flight attendant anti-terrorist training school (America in Defense)
Actor and fight choreographer in over 80 movies and TV productions
Las Vegas Legacy Award Winner
Produced a feature motion picture
Taught Movie Action in UCLA
Southern California Motion Picture Council Golden Halo Award Winner
Over 40 years of martial arts experience Author of many martial arts instructional books and over 40 training videos

Grandmaster Lee has a wide range of experience, technical expertise, and profound understanding in various martial arts disciplines. Included among those are:

Wun Hop Kuen Do - 7th Degree
Kajukenbo - 9th Degree
Jun Fan Gung Fu - Jeet Kune Do
A.G. Matrix System
Northern Shaolin System
Chi Kung Meditation
Tai Chi
Proficient in over 40 Martial Arts Weapons
Expert in Multiple Martial Arts weapons training
Dao-In
Chin-Na, Grappling, and Judo
Masters Degree in Reiki
Youth and Vitality and other healing arts

Entertainment Industry Background:

Studied with notable acting coaches Produced full length feature film Taught Seminars: How to Break into Movies Movie Stunt Fighting w/Cynthia Rothrock & Art Camacho Studied Film Making and Film Directing Produced 40 videotapes

Writer:

Authored 3 books: 3 Sectional Staff The Broadsword Fight Back - Your Guide to Self-Defense

Travel Host:

Host of the annual Eric Lee China & Hawaii Tour - since 2005

Favorite Training/Hobbies/Interests:

Acrobatics
Swimming
Horseback Riding
Dancing
Movies
Comedy
Hosting Dim Sum lunch parties for friends
Music of all kinds from rock & roll to country to flamenco
1960's - involved in hot rods, attained degree in Automotive Mechanics

Grandmaster Lee is very passionate about life and the martial arts. Always adding to his numerous achievements, he continues to acquire and increase both his knowledge and skills. In doing so, he continues to grow as a person while maintaining a life in balance.

Visit: www.EricLeeChinaTour.com
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My personal mentor ~ Hugh Benjamin

Welcome GrandMaster Lee to the GE team!