Stunt Showreel

Benos is a Stuntman specialising in... Here is a short video showing a selection of differnt skills and projects worked on

Theatrical Fighting / Martial Arts

Benos has spend 10 years teaching Theatrical fighting. This is helped by his qualifications in Karate (2nd Dan) Taekwondo (1st Dan), Benos has also had experience training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira, Wing Chun, and has currently training in Shaolin Kung Fu. Benos has also trained with various weapons including Whip, Bo, Jo, Nunchucks, Kali Sticks, sword and shield, Crossbow and Longbow

Driving

Benos works part time at drift limits and has got some very reasonable driving skills that could be very handy in certain situations.

Whip Cracking

Benos has played around with Whip Cracking for a few years and has developed a reasonable skill level.

Live Performances

Benos toured in America with the 'Batman Live Show' in 2012 as 'The Scarecrow' (see stilts video) and general performer. Before that he worked at Movie World on the Gold Coast in Australia for 2 years. Whilst there, He performed in street stunt performances and shows, as well as playing a variety of characters such as The Joker, Green Lantern, Agent Smith, Neo, Mustafa (Austin Powers) Black Bart (Cowboy) and most famously Batman.

Abseiling/Rock Climbing

Benos has been teaching abseiling since 2001. In that time he has developed some excellent abseiling techniques, methods and moves, also with high risk stunt maneuvers and smooth stylish decents. In 2011 he qualified as a Single Pitch Climbing Instructor.

Trampolining

Benos started trampolining 2 years ago, is now a level 2 coach, and currently trains regularly working towards competitive gradings.

Acro Balance

Benos started acro balance a few years ago. With his partner at the time, they choreographed their first adagio performance in the video (to the right of this page) and performed it at a couple of venues. Unfortunately he rarely trains in acro at the moment because of training classes clashes with other skills making it difficult to progress, however he still really enjoys it and practices when he can.

Juggling

Benos has taught himself to juggle 3 balls. He hasn't quite mastered 5 balls, but is working towards it. He can also juggle 3 clubs, and even complete passing moves with a partner. He continues training in this skill on occasion.

Stilt Walking

Benos' Stiltwalking experience has mainly been performing on tour in the Batman Live Performance touring the USA. The Equipment performed on were 6' peg stilts. Spring stilt skills are at a basic level. He is comfortable walking and jogging, but has yet to master the acrobatics on stilts.

Scuba Diving

Benos received his PADI Open Water Instructor Qualification in 2001, and then completed his Master Scuba Diver Trainer award. He has done well over 1000 dives and certified a number of students as PADI divers.
Dive Locations : Australia, Gold Coast, Egypt, Thailand, England (brrrr!!), France, Corfu

Sky Diving

Benos has got his skydiving 'A' licence, logged 30 jumps and continues to skydive and is working towards wingsuit flying.

Fire Burns / Breathing

Benos found an unusual passion for being on fire. He has completed over 30 fire burns : part body, full body, bare skin burns, fire weapons and toys, As well as fire breathing. He has also coordinated over 20 fire burns.

High Falls

Benos has performed high falls from heights of up to 15 metres using a variety of landing rigs (Mats, Air Bags, self prepared Box Rigs). He is competent at many of the techniques used in high falling.

(Techniques used : Headers, Face Offs, Back Falls, Step Offs)

High Diving

Benos has experience diving from 10m and has passed the stunt diving qualification.

Dives : Straight Dive, Reverse Dive, Back Dive, Forward Dive Half Twist, Back Fall, Front Somersault (FSS), Back Somersault (BSS), 1.5 FSS , Full Twisting BSS, Barani, Gainer.