STUDENT SPOTLIGHT 

RHETT MASON BOATMAN

DECEMBER 2002

 Congratulations goes out to Rhett Mason Boatman for being chosen as the student to be spotlighted for December 2002 Rhett began his martial art career in April of 1995, two months before his 4th birthday.  During 1997 & 1998, Rhett had great training opportunities and would often train for 4 to 5 hours per day, five days per week. Rhett received his first black belt in sport karate on April 22, 2000 from World Champion Kyokushin-kai Master Johnnie Murphy. Rhett earned his second shodan in traditional karate on October 15, 2000 under Goshin Master Matthew Durant.  Rhett realized his true passion for the Chinese arts when he began training with Shaolin Temple Monks Shi De Shan & Shi Xing Hao.  Rhett currently trains under Madame Wang Ju Rong at the Taiji Kung Fu Health Academy in Houston, Texas. Rhett is presently studying International Competition Wushu, and Chen Taiji. Rhett is a multiple national forms champion, a Texas state weapons champion, and has been featured in several martial art publications.

Rhett began an acting career in 1999 and has been featured in commercials, television, and film.   See Rhett's promo shot (left) for the feature film "Duo" also starring Tommy Lister. Rhett has been an opening or featured act for various civic events, charity benefits, beauty pageants, body building contests, and sports & fitness expositions. Rhett is currently available for martial art and professional stunt demonstrations. For more information contact BTG Consulting at 832.274.5755.

Rhett along with his father RJ Boatman of BMA Wushu Organization travel throughout Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico speaking to school age children about right choices, peer mediation, conflict resolution, and prevention / resistance education programs.  Rhett captivates their attention with dynamic performances and then they both follow with a resurgent presentation. He is our choice for December 2002.