In this episode of the Elite Podcast, Lee Matthews interviews Lee Charles, former world kickboxing champion and rising action star. They discuss Lee's early life in Liverpool, his journey through martial arts inspired by his father and iconic action stars, and his incredible transition to the big screen. Lee shares stories about training with martial arts legends, his experiences on major film sets, and working with Hollywood icons like Jason Momoa and Sylvester Stallone. Also, they touch on Lee's commitment to giving back through his own martial arts school, emphasising the importance of persistence and self-belief.

Chapters:
00:00 Meeting Martial Arts Legends
02:10 Growing Up in Liverpool
03:43 Influence of Martial Arts Icons
09:56 Journey to Los Angeles
11:58 Training with Benny the Jet
16:50 First Big Break in Hollywood
20:06 Working with Action Stars
26:33 Early Passion for Movies
29:19 Transforming for Roles
39:14 Influence of Iconic Actors
46:00 Martial Arts and Life Lessons
49:22 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

The Elite Podcast is a brand-new show where host Lee Matthews speaks to individuals who are at the top of their industry and profession. The guests will be from different backgrounds including combat sports, military, and business to coaching. Lee will be finding out along with you why they have become the best in their fields and enjoyed acclaimed success and what they all share – their determination to become ELITE in their field.

Lee Matthews is a former paratrooper, kickboxing world champion and now entrepreneur. He is the owner of the UK's biggest chain of martial arts centres.

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