Grand Master James Cox began his martial arts training under Patrick McDaniel in 1985 and is the owner and operator of the Premier Martial Arts schools in Abilene, Texas. As self-protection, personal development, and fitness experts, GM Cox and his staff are obsessed with teaching the most well-rounded practical skills so that all students can gain lifelong empowering benefits. He is currently a 9th-degree Black Belt in Kajukembo, Black Belt in Krav Maga, Brown Belt in Hawaiian Kempo, and Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Furthermore, he is a professional MMA Coach, Promoter, Podcaster, World Champion in Sport Karate, National Champion in Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Body Building competitor, with multiple Hall of Fame inductions.