Tell us a little bit about yourself? Do you have any hobbies?
I’m a personal trainer now but as a kid…I hated sports! I grew up typically neuro diverse and I liked drawing and playing guitar. I thought I would either be in a rock band or become an illustrator but eventually decided on martial arts.
Do you have any pets?
I have a little Pomeranian dog adopted from Romania. My mother and auntie run a dog rescue charity, and we were supposed to foster her for a week... seven years later, she’s still with us!
You used to be a National Taekwondo competitor and we heard you are a stuntman?
I’ve always wanted to work on film sets after spending my childhood bingeing on Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee movies.
At my level, work as a stunt professional comes up once in a blue moon but I have had the opportunity to work on big sets. Most recently, The Witcher, Nick Fury, and My Lady Jane BUT my biggest claim to fame was creating my own short film projects where I could showcase my best martial art moves and terrible acting but we won awards at film festivals.
How long have you worked at Mayfield and what do you enjoy most about working here?
This will be my second Christmas - I have learnt to never underestimate the owners. I have coached and trained athletes with less resilience. The stories and wisdom they have shared have inspired me to be a better coach and person.
Tell us about the Mayfield Belles.
An owner suggested starting a cheerleading group, which I thought would be a fun addition to our Tuesday dance class but didn’t expect much interest. What followed was a testament to the energy and creativity of the Mayfield community. Months later, with added rehearsals and using my performance experience to add choreography, it grew into a full-fledged dance troupe performing successfully at Mayfield events.
Now, they meet regularly to rehearse and create their own routines. Seeing their enthusiasm and commitment has been inspiring. Although I’ve stepped back to focus on other aspects of the club, it’s been a privilege to help spark something so positive.
