EMPOWERING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH MARTIAL ARTS, MINDFULNESS, AND THE TEACHINGS OF BRUCE LEE.

ABOUT WARRIOR ACADEMY

Warrior Academy is a transformative program that empowers youth in underserved communities by combining martial arts training with social-emotional learning, mindfulness and Bruce Lee’s teachings.

In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs, our program helps students build essential life skills to enhance their physical, mental and emotional well-being.

Through this initiative, we aim to create lasting, positive change in the lives of young people.

The Bruce Lee Foundation is dedicated to sharing Bruce Lee’s teachings and legacy to uplift and empower youth, promote mental wellness, and build a thriving community.

Our Camp Bruce Lee and Warrior Academy youth programs inspire resilience, self-discovery, and personal growth through martial arts and mindfulness classes. Additionally, we foster cross-sector collaborations, events and projects that cultivate cultural connection and healing.

We believe Bruce Lee’s life and practices can ignite positivity, encouraging people to embrace their uniqueness, unlock their potential, and support one another.

As Bruce Lee said, “If everyone would help their neighbor, then no one would be without help”

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It is our goal to reach 100,000 youth with these powerful skills for mental health and wellness.

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Warrior Academy Team

Shannon Lee

BLF CHAIR, CEO BRUCE LEE FAMILY COMPANIES
Shannon Lee, Chair of the Bruce Lee Foundation and CEO of Bruce Lee Family Companies, shares her father’s wisdom through education and entertainment, focusing on youth mental wellness and community healing. Shannon hosts the Bruce Lee Podcast, executive produces HBO Max’s Warrior, and is the author of ‘Be Water, My Friend’, offering insight into how to use her father’s philosophies toward a more fluid, peaceful and fulfilling life.
DR. SUSAN KO

EDUCATOR, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Susan Ko, a clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience, specializes in child mental health and educational programs. She collaborates on initiatives promoting youth wellness and community healing, using her expertise to create impactful, evidence- based programs for children.
NATALIE DERING

BLF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Natalie Dering is the Executive Director of the Bruce Lee Foundation combining 20 years of training and experience in human rights and equity based non-profit work, holistic health and fitness, and mindfulness based somatic psychotherapy with a passion for uplifting, healing and building bridges in community.
GAVIN TERAGAWA

MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR
Gavin started his martial arts journey at 14 and has been teaching and competing ever since. Also an Action Actor and Stuntman in Hollywood, Gavin is dedicated to helping others learn, tailoring his approach to each individual. Outside of training, he enjoys traveling, cooking, and exploring new interests.
AUSTIN LIU

MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR
Austin started Taekwondo at age 7, later balancing wrestling, Muay Thai, and boxing. After winning his first MMA fight at 20, he turned pro at 22 with Team Alpha Male. In 2022, he launched his stunt acting career, appearing in TV shows and films, and now aims to inspire youth through martial arts.