Michael Chaturantabut (born April 30, 1975) is a Thai American actor, martial artist and stuntman, known for his role as Chad Lee, the Blue Ranger in Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. 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, with an emphasis on showmanship.
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."XMA News". XMA Revolution (2006). Retrieved on 10 July 2009.
Schools teaching XMA or similar martial arts styles operate in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, with world headquarters in North Hollywood, California. The style includes aerial acrobatic movements, with training focused on physical agility, balance, strength, coordination, endurance, and performance technique.
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.
Filmography Year Film/television RoleNotes1995Fight ZoneCaptain KickAlt. title: Future Fights1996WMAC-MastersWizard / Himself1998Martial LawGuest partOne episode1998–99Mortal Kombat: ConquestStunt double: Kung Lao2000Power Rangers Lightspeed RescueChad Lee / Blue Lightspeed RangerMain cast2001Power Rangers Time ForceChad Lee / Blue Lightspeed RangerCrossover/Guest Cameo2001Nash BridgesHired thugEpisode 'Bear Trap' 2002The Time MachineEloiCharmedBodyguardEpisode 'Which Way Now?'Austin Powers in GoldmemberGunman at poolUncreditedBig Fat LiarStunt actorAlt. title: Pay or Play 2003How to Be an Action StarHimselfXMA: Extreme Martial ArtsHimselfDocumentary2004Power Rangers Dino ThunderChad Lee, Blue Rangerarchive footage 2005Sledge: The Untold StoryStuntsLittle ManhattanHimself / Mike Chat2006Bo bui gai wakTrainer for Mike MohAlt. title: Baby2012Photo Finish (short)Albert FongStunt coordinator2018The RookieShotgun
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.
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.
References
External links
XMA Official Website