Phillip Brumme

Phillip Brumme is an American karate world champion and martial artist known for his achievements in modern show karate and the Creative/Musical/Extreme (CMX) categories. He is a member of the renowned Team Paul Mitchell Martial Arts, having previously captained Team Competitive Edge.

History & Athletic Achievements:
Brumme began martial arts at the age of three and currently holds a 4th Dan (black belt) in American Taekwondo. He is considered one of the leading athletes in the forms and weapons disciplines.

Titles:
He has won over 18 Overall Grand Championship titles.

World Championships:
He is the reigning ISKA Men’s CMX Forms World Champion and has won multiple world titles (including ISKA 14-17 Weapons Overall Grand Champion).

NASKA Rankings:
He has achieved multiple first-place rankings in the North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA), including in the Musical Forms and Extreme Weapons categories.

Specialties:
Phillip Brumme is particularly known for his athletic performances that combine acrobatics, speed, and precision:
– CMX Forms & Weapons: Creative martial arts forms, often accompanied by music.
– Tricking & Board Breaking: He incorporates complex moves like the “Cheat 720” kick into his performances.
– Weapons: He specializes in the use of kamas (swords).

Upcoming Programs by Phillip Brumme

International Acrobatics & Weapon Arts Training Camp – with Phillip Brumme, YU Resort Msambweni, Kenya

Also With Grandmaster Dr. Andreas Held

November 5 - 10, 2026

Experience the most extraordinary training highlight of the year: From November 5 to 10, 2026, Grandmaster Dr. Andreas Held and World Champion Phillip Brumme combine traditional knowledge with modern high-level performance under the African sun. This unique acrobatics and weapons handling program merges world-class martial arts with the untamed nature and energy of Kenya. The […]