Role: Coach
Grade: Brown Belt Black Tag
One of the coaches of the Little Ninja programme, Russell began martial arts almost 10 years ago as a way to help keep him focused during a tough period of his life. Since then, he has attributed martial arts and what he has learnt on the mat as a huge factor in how he has kept mentally strong and confident in stressful situations. He is dedicated to showing others that the benefits of his chosen sport are perfect in the battle against mental health issues.
Russell has represented his club in interclub and domestic tournaments and aims to do so on an international level.