James Thomson grew up in the South West and Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia (WA). He served in the WA Police Force, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He has completed two Master's Degrees and is the Director of a Registered Training Organisation focused on Emergency Management. James has also performed roles as a University Lecturer, Management Consultant and Training Manager. He has practiced martial arts for over thirty years, recently awarded a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the Jean Jacques Machado BJJ Perth Academy. He resides with his wife and son in Perth, W.A.
