Korbett Miller of Kirkland just won the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championship in Long Beach California. What’s special about this is Miller is 43 years old and traces his martial arts lineage to the famous Seattle resident Bruce Lee.

Bruce Lee, whom many credit as being the father of mixed martial arts, resided in Seattle in the 1960’s. Before Bruce Lee was a famous movie star he was a martial artist who was obsessed with becoming the best he could be. He surrounded himself with people who pushed him and made him better. He was always researching different martial arts methods. This is a commitment that Miller still believes in. When most people are giving up any notions of competition, Miller routinely travels the country competing and seeking out the best masters to up his game.

At his school in Rose Hill, he is committed to training others in the martial arts lifestyle. Bruce Lee entitled his first book, the “Philosphical Art of Self-Defense.”

“I maintain that martial arts does not make us more violent, but rather it teaches us discipline, control and respect” says Miller. “For the last 16 years we have been sharing this great message with the people of Kirkland.”