Master Simon Rhee is a World TKD Kukkiwon certified 7th degree Black Belt and Tournament Grand Champion, a professional stuntman, actor, martial artist, fight choreographer and stunt coordinator. He is a lifetime member and past president of the International Stunt Association, Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame recipient, a recipient of 2 Taurus World Stunt Awards and numerous Screen Actor’s Guild Awards and nominations.
Simon Rhee is a World-Class Martial Artist and many-time Grand Champion of the tournament circuit and achieving Martial Arts Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement awards. Karate Illustrated noted that "Simon Rhee has the prettiest kicks, most flashiest and picturesque Martial Arts techniques in the nation". He is world-renowned for his kicking abilities and for his incredible forms. His pictures have graced the covers of many Martial Arts magazines, and he has been involved in the movie industry as a Martial Artist, Actor, Stunt Coordinator, Fight Choreographer, and Celebrity Trainer. Master Rhee's skill for teaching anyone at any level has made him loved and respected by all.
Simon Rhee began his Martial Arts training in Seoul, Korea. After becoming ill and contracting meningitis as a child, his parents enrolled him in Tae Kwon Do classes to help strengthen his body. Thus began his lifelong love for the Martial Arts. His intensive training continued in Korea, San Francisco, and then Los Angeles, and he has earned his 7th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do through Kukkiwon in South Korea and a 4th degree Black Belt in Hap Ki Do, along with training in weapons and other martial arts styles. He has trained countless stunt people, fight choreographers and stunt coordinators, professional football players/athletes (Marcus Allen, AC Cowlings, etc.). Simon Rhee has doubled Jackie Chan and has worked with some of the most sought after Hollywood actors, musicians and directors including Clint Eastwood, Leonardo DiCaprio, Anthony Hopkins, Jackie Chan, Faye Dunaway, Heather Locklear, Lorenzo Lamas, Beau Bridges, Eric Roberts, Katie Holmes, Jay Leno, Keanu Reeves, Ben Stiller, Ang Lee, Christopher Nolan, John Woo, Brett Ratner, Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves, Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Kendall Jenner, Tom Ellis, Kaia Gerber, Paris Jackson, Dylan McDermott, and many, many more.
Today he works in stunt coordination and action design in the film industry as well as continuing to teach TKD and fight choreography seminars when his schedule allows. He is well connected with a network of the best riggers, stunt professionals and equipment and is a member and past president of the International Stunt Assocation.