At 11, James is the reigning MMA national champ with multiple world and state karate titles. He trains in boxing, kickboxing, & wrestling!
Thank you for generously supporting James in this year’s competition. Your support helps empower the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation in their respective missions to save lives and empower today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.
James loves both the training and the thrill of competition. From learning new skills to making friends at every event, martial arts has taught him loyalty, guidance, and patience—lessons he says will stay with him for life.
James says his biggest inspiration is his dad—watching how hard he works motivates James to push even harder in his martial arts journey. His coaches also play a huge role, guiding him with support, helping him strive for greatness, stay humble, and learn from every mistake.
What makes us most proud of James is his drive to always achieve more. He’s never afraid to put himself out there, taking on the biggest competitions. Win or lose, he sees every match as a chance to learn and grow. His determination makes him good—his humility in both victory and defeat is what makes him truly great.
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