Steve Kim

Steve Kim, born in Seoul, Korea as Heung Sup Kim flourished from a shy kid to an accomplished artist, martial artist, and stuntman. Steve moved from Korea to Boston, Massachusetts with his family at age 13. Following high school, he was accepted (based on his portfolio) to the prestigious New England School of Art and Design. Next, he made a daring move to Hollywood that would change his life. While living in Los Angeles he began training Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Judo with his friend Mike Mitch McClanahan who was his instructor. Steve's bumps and bruises also earned him a 1st degree Black Belt in Karate tested by Moo Do Won on October 31st 1998. Mitch introduced Steve to Judo Gene LeBell in 1995. Gene LeBell is a one of a kind who was a Judo champion, Pioneer mixed martial artist and very accomplished Hollywood stuntman. Gene LeBell. He is Steve's mentor, father figure, and lifelong friend. Steve thrived while training at The Hayastan Submission Grappling Academy landing him a rare b