Michael Chaturantabut

Michael Chaturantabut (born April 30, 1975) is a Thai American actor, martial artist and stuntman, best known for his role as Chad Lee, the Blue Ranger in Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He was born in Rayong Province, Thailand.

Extreme martial arts

Xtreme Martial Arts or XMA is a brand name owned by Chaturantabut. Chaturantabut's XMA is a combination of elements from martial arts, acrobatics and gymnastics,<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> with an emphasis on showmanship.<ref name="blackbeltmag.com">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="http">Template:Cite news</ref>

The concept of adding gymnastics-like tumbling moves to elements of traditional martial arts is otherwise known as "tricking". XMA makes these exhibition moves the focus of the sport. Open hand and weapons choreography are often accompanied by dramatic dance or programmatic music. The goal is to command the attention of the audience.<ref name="XMAGoog">"XMA News". XMA Revolution (2006). Retrieved on 10 July 2009. [1]</ref>

Currently there are schools of martial arts or similar XMA styles based in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, the World Headquarters being in North Hollywood, California.<ref name="XMAGoog" /> Many of the moves are high-flying aerial acrobatic maneuvers. These stunning movements attain the goal of capturing the crowd, improving physical agility, balance, strength, coordination, and endurance, as well as performing an artistic display of talent.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

He feels that there are many basic moves that can be specialized to be more acrobatic, flashy and artistic, so as to give the impression of complexity and difficulty for showmanship purposes. It is for this reason that he feels that even the basic athlete or beginner can learn the progression from basic moves to highly complex acrobatic sequences.<ref name="XMAGoog" />

Filmography

Year	Film/television	Role	Notes
1995	Fight Zone	Captain Kick	Alt. title: Future Fights
1996	WMAC-Masters	Wizard / Himself
1998	Martial Law	Guest part	One episode
1998–99	Mortal Kombat: Conquest	Stunt double: Kung Lao
2000	Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue	Chad Lee / Blue Lightspeed Ranger	Series
2001	Power Rangers Time Force	Chad Lee / Blue Lightspeed Ranger	Crossover/Guest Cameo
2001	Nash Bridges	Hired thug	Episode 'Bear Trap'
2002	The Time Machine	Eloi
	Charmed	Bodyguard	Episode 'Which Way Now?'
	Austin Powers in Goldmember	Gunman at pool	Uncredited
	Big Fat Liar	Stunt actor	Alt. title: Pay or Play
2003	How to Be an Action Star	Himself
	XMA: Extreme Martial Arts	Himself	Documentary
2004	Power Rangers Dino Thunder	Chad Lee, Blue Ranger	archive footage
2005	Sledge: The Untold Story	Stunts
	Little Manhattan	Himself / Mike Chat
2006	Bo bui gai wak	Trainer for Mike Moh	Alt. title: Baby
2012	Photo Finish (short)	Albert Fong	Stunt coordinator
2018	The Rookie	Shotgun

Personal life

Chaturantabut was trained at Sharkey's Karate Studios located in Naperville and Momence, Illinois. He was formerly married to McKenzie Satterthwaite and is also the founder of Extreme Martial Arts.<ref name="blackbeltmag.com"/><ref name="http"/>

Chaturantabut is also the father of two sons, Talin and Gaige.

Chatrantabut attended Naperville North High School in Naperville, Illinois.

Notable facts

Chaturantabut was also Taylor Lautner's martial artist coach and encouraged him to get into acting.

External links

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• XMA Official Website