We had the good fortune of connecting with Brett Russell and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brett, can you talk to us a bit about the social impact of your business?
Shaolin Monk Martial Arts offers a holistic workout that includes self defense, spiritual development and mental wellbeing.

In my role as a Grandmaster Shifu , my aim is to share what I have learned about ancient martial arts techniques over the past 40 years and combine this with general fitness and real-life self defense teachings.

The format for this training is designed for a range of people wanting to participate in fitness activities, self defense and stress management.

At the essence of these sessions is Chan (or Zen), the path towards cultivating one’s body, mind and spirit to become a better person for ourselves and others. In practice Zen is action meditation and movement seeking to obtain enlightenment. Shaolin Monk Martial Arts aim to bring this essence into busy lives — it’s Everyday Chan for Everyone.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Grandmaster Shifu Brett Xing Wu Russell is a world renowned 32nd generation Shaolin Temple disciple and the CEO/Founder of Shaolin Monk Martial Arts and SDF, shaolinmonkmartialarts.com.

Shifu Brett has been learning martial arts for 40 years and teaching martial arts since 1995. He has established franchises teaching traditional martial arts run by his senior students across Australia and Germany, and soon to be in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

What sets Shaolin Monk Martial Arts apart is in its mission to professionalise the martial arts industry, for the general public to access qualified instructors for personal training, personal group sessions and classes all aiming to meet the individual needs of each student.

Shifu Brett was instructed by Great Master Shi De Fon, disciple of Grandmaster Shi Su Xi, ex-President of the Shaolin Temple. Shifu Brett trained in Sydney, Australia and at the Shaolin Temple in China. After years of training, Shifu Brett was given the disciple name Shi Xing Wu, translating to ‘Martial Warrior’, reflecting his natural ability as a warrior in the ancient arts.

Shifu Brett is now ranked a 4th Duan Wei by the Chinese Wushu Association for Traditional Shaolin Temple Martial Arts, also known as Tiger Level. Shifu Brett was one of only three masters outside of China holding this title for traditional Shaolin martial arts.

Shifu Brett is considered a leader in the martial arts and fitness industries and he has published a number of articles and featured in documentaries and television shows in Australia and internationally. His breadth of teaching experience includes training military and law enforcement professionals and stunt actors on set for movies including Moulin Rouge and The Matrix 2 and 3.

Shifu Brett continues to display and teach martial arts in multiple countries and has gained worldwide recognition for his skill. He is widely known for his holistic teachings for body, mind and spirit. He also provides corporate stress management and motivational speaking for large groups. Shifu Brett is the representative of the Shaolin Temple Chan Wu Association of Australia and the Chin Wu Association of Australia.

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I was blessed to have been instructed by Great Master Shi De Fon in traditional Shaolin Wu Yi (martial arts).

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