Martial artist for 16 years- has studied Wada Ryu Karate, Kickboxing, Judo, Shaolin Kung Fu, Tiger Crane and Snake style kung fu and Sanjero Kung fu. Is adept in numerous weapons as well, including boken and Nunchuka.
Has twin brother: Laurence Newbon who is a cameraman; he has worked on
many productions over 6 years including G8 summit. Nelson Mandela
charity gig and 2006 World Cup in Germany.
His Dad, Gary Newbon, is the Controller of Sport for Carlton TV and the
pitchside reporter for ITV1 during Premiership matches
From Birmingham, family was originally from Scotland (on maternal
side) and Belarus the North Eastern European Country bordering Russia
and near Latvia (on paternal side).