Russ Haas
Haastyle Martial Arts Academy
Russ Haas has been a dedicated student of the martial arts since 1983 training in traditional Japanese karate.
As a student of the Counterpoint Tactical System Founder Zach Whitson, Mr. Haas has enhanced his skills to new levels. With great pride he was one of the first to achieve black belt in CTS in September 2010. In June 2008 Mr. Haas received his Black Belt in Cacoy Doce Pares from world reknowned Filipino Grandmaster “Cacoy” Canete and is now ranked as a 3rd degree Black Belt. Mr. Haas has always shown an interest in expanding his understanding of the martial arts and has trained and earned rank Jeet Kune Do, Pekiti Tirsia Kali, and the French Martial Arts of Savate / La Boxe Francaise.
As a graduate of Oneonta State in New York, Mr. Haas holds degrees in Business/ Economics, Geography and Educational Psychology. He continues his journey through the arts as a student of Master Instructor Zach Whitson (CTS and Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima) and as a full time instructor.