5 Rings Kali, JKD and Personal Training is the Hong Kong branch of 5 Rings Systems, LLC. James Neidlinger has been teaching people of all ages from all walks of life to become the best version of themselves that they were capable of being for over 20 years.

The message that you do not have to suffer for success is unique in the fitness and martial arts/self defense world, and James has been preaching that as gospel since he began his own journey toward better.

Get Strong, Stay Strong

Move Toward Better Daily However You Can

Have Fun

Don’t Break

Don’t Quit

5 Rings Motto

Whether you are trying to lose fat, build muscle, improve your athleticism or skill, learn to defend yourself, or become an action star (even if it’s only in your living room) I am here to help.

Here at 5 Rings we use SIMPLE, SUSTAINABLE, REALISTIC methods that will help you breathe, see, balance and move better, so you can achieve you goals as fast as possible, with the least amount of effort, and always with a ZERO PAIN policy. It may be uncomfortable at times, but pain is never part of the protocol.

As one of the early adopters of Kettlebell use, James was an RKC instructor, having assisted at a number of Certification weekends, as well as a WKC certified Kettlebell Coach in the World Kettlebell Club, giving a broad base of knowledge to help his clients achieve their goals with kettlebells no matter the end goal.

Following his passion for helping people overcome their limitations, the Functional Movement Systems Lvl 1/2 certifications were added to the arsenal, and James has taught portions of the courses at Corrective Exercise Specialists/Vinna Fitness in Minneapolis where he worked for a number of years in private, group private, corporate and educational environments. Each year helping the Minnesota Wild Hockey team evaluate their incoming prospects, testing local college and high school athletes, and helping the KIPP academy improve their students athletic and academic performance through the implementation of physical education programs that were designed for the individuals, inside of their respective teams.

As a Z-Health Performance Solutions Coach (E,R,I,S,T) the lens that all training is viewed through is tempered with a brain based approach that applies functional neurology to anatomy and physiology to provide the best possible training, with the least effort. Helping you breathe, see, balance and move more efficiently so every rep you perform, is the best possible rep, building the highest skill and keeping your brain, and body happy.

Whether working with individuals of all ages from all walks of life, developing corporate wellness programs and overseeing their implementation, developing the curriculum and teaching the Flexible Steel Intl. Indian Club Specialist Certification or helping Law Enforcement & Military/Private Security Contractors develop their skill sets to be as safe as possible in their lives and jobs, one over-riding principal guides every action. Move toward better in a safe, effective way that is fun, and functional.

As a member in good standing in the Inosanto International Martial Arts Instructors Association, James has achieved the ranks of

Associate – Lvl 4 : Guro – Filipino Martial Arts

Associate – Lvl 4 : Jeet Kune Do / Lee Jun Fan Gung Fu

With direct lineage to Sigung Bruce Lee, James is authorized by Guru/Sifu Dan Inosanto to teach authentic JKD and Lee Jun Fan Gung Fu as well as Kali, the umbrella term for the indigenous arts of the Philippines.

As well as JKD/FMA he has achieved Certified Trainer under Tuhon William McGrath in the Pekiti Tirsia Intl. system of Kali for Empty Hands vs. Knife and Knife vs. Knife.

James has also helped implement training programs centered on defensive tactics, edge weapons survival, ground based tactics, expandable baton and impact weapons training for the Alexandria Technical Institute in Minnesota as part of his career.

At 5 Rings, all of this hard won knowledge and experience is brought to bear on every person I have the privilege to help move toward their goals.

Contact me today to start moving toward better