Kim-Maree, a renowned martial arts expert, hails from Sydney, Australia, where she rose to prominence as an undefeated kumite fighter and 1988 World Karate Champion. Her illustrious career in martial arts spanned numerous state, national, and international tournaments, earning her the prestigious Most Outstanding Competitor Award at the World Karate Championships in Japan.
Beyond her impressive karate skills, Kim-Maree is also well-versed in various other martial arts disciplines, including Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, Grappling, Kung Fu (Wushu and Shaolin Eagle claw),and weapons training in fencing, firearms, Chinese broad sword, and whip chain. Her impressive skillset has been showcased in numerous action movies, where she has shared the screen with some of the industry's biggest stars, including Cynthia Khan, Simon Yam, Michelle Yeoh, Frankie Chan, Fan Siu Wong, Hwang Jang Lee, Jackie Chan, Lee Majors, and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
In addition to her impressive martial arts background, Kim-Maree is also the CEO of Signal 8 Security, a leading security firm headquartered in Hong Kong. With her extensive experience in the security industry, she has received specialized training in threat management, protective driving, electronic counter surveillance, IED search and recognition, defense and restraint techniques, unarmed combat, and tactical firearms.
Throughout her career, Kim-Maree has provided protection services to a wide range of clients, from Fortune 100 companies to dignitaries and high-profile celebrities, handling security details from low to high risk. Her expertise and experience have solidified her position as a leading figure in the security industry.
