Master Profile: Charles Graham
Sifu Charles Graham
Phone 936.324.8360
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Sifu Charles Graham is a senior and highly respected practitioner of several Chinese martial arts with significant national and international influence:
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He studied directly under Grandmaster Madame Wang Jurong and Sifu Jeff Bolt, making him part of a distinguished lineage. He is also identified as the Kung Fu “grandson” of Dr. Yang Jwing Ming.
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Competition Legend: Graham was a five-time international gold medalist before retiring from competition in 1991, after which he pursued a career in coaching.
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San Shou (Chinese Kickboxing) Expertise: He has officiated as the Chief Referee for San Shou in major events like the Taiji-Legacy International Martial Arts Championships, the US Wushu Union National Championships, and the AAU/Chinese Martial Arts National Championships. He also holds an official International San Shou Referee Certification from the People's Republic of China.
Coaching & Leadership Roles
Coach Graham has successfully trained and led multiple San Shou fighters to the national stage, where his athletes have secured more than eight championship titles. In addition to his coaching achievements, he also proved his own competitive excellence by earning a National San Shou/Da Gold Medal. His expertise and leadership were further recognized when he was selected to serve as a USA Team Coach, representing the nation in international competition.
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Recognized expert in:
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Northern Shaolin
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Fukien White Crane
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Yang-style Taiji
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San Shou
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Modern Wushu
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Serves as Director of "Shaolin Kung Fu" in Houston, TX.
- Beyond martial arts, Sifu Graham worked in the private maritime security industry (Homeland Security). He operated as an Information Technology Specialist and provides hand-to-hand anti-terrorism training.
Additional Expertise
Producer, Photographer, Journalist, and Artist
Charles Graham is a Houston-based photographer, video producer, and multimedia artist with a diverse creative portfolio spanning live events, photojournalism, commercial media, and episodic video production.
He has worked extensively in the music industry, covering major festivals and internationally recognized artists such as Iggy Pop, Interpol, and Metric, among others. His visual storytelling also extends to charity galas and entertainment-based poker events, where he has captured both the energy and the human moments behind the scenes.
A graduate of the University of Houston, where he studied Communications and Journalism, Charles continued his professional development with extended studies at the New York Film School.
Beyond photography and film, Charles is also an avid designer and fine artist, specializing in digital design and oil painting. His photography has been published in respected outlets including The Boston Globe, The Houston Chronicle, Rolling Stone, Food & Wine Magazine, and many others. In addition, he has co-produced projects for A&E.
Adding another layer to his creative journey, Charles is also a classically trained chef. He is currently in pre-production for his original cooking web series, The Kungfu Café, set to launch in early 2026, blending his passions for culinary arts, storytelling, and visual media.
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