Kenny Perez

Acting · United States

Kenny Perez is a world renowned martial artist and tai chi expert with nearly 50 years of experience. He trained in Beijing, China under top coaches, and is a pioneer who helped bring the Chinese martial art of Wushu to Arizona. Perez is also a member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Under the guidance of Coach Wu Bin, Perez trained alongside talented classmates Jet Li and Donnie Yen. Perez is the only U.S. wushu athlete to be awarded the ranking of 8th Duan under Master-Coach Wu Bin— his most notable achievement to date. Along with teaching classes at DMA Tai Chi Fitness & Wellness center, he is an adjunct faculty member at Glendale Community College. He is fluent in English, Mandarin and Spanish.