Dr. Rodney King is a world renowned modern martial arts coach and jiu-jitsu black belt. Born on the unforgiving streets and growing up in government housing in Johannesburg, he survived by choosing his own way. In the years to follow, Rodney served in the South African Defence Force’s close protection unit. As a platoon sergeant and lead hand to hand combat instructor for his team, he credits the military for teaching him about applied leadership. He spent several years working as a doorman (bouncer) outside some of Johannesburg’s roughest nightclubs, while all the time dreaming of one day teaching martial arts full time. And that’s exactly what he did! He went on to develop modern martial arts programs that are now taught globally.