Shihan Russ Rhodes has over 40 years in the martial arts and holds ranks in seven different systems. His highest accolades are Soke(inheritor and head of system) in Ken Ju Ryu Kenpo Ju Jitsu, Hachidan in Kodenkan Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu, an instructor certification in the Inayan System of Eskrima as well as the rank of Shidoin in Shinkendo. He possesses unique ability to combine diverse martial arts disciplines in a synergistic manner. He creates self defense techniques, borrowing components from virtually every conceivable source and enhances them by using biomechanics and the application of equations through technique. In 1998, Russ was awarded the title of Shihan from Dai Shihan Kufferath and became Soke of the Ken Ju Ryu Kenpo Ju Jitsu system.

The Ken Ju Ryu system is an integration of Hawaiian Kenpo and Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu. Shihan Russ Rhodes is one of the founding members and past president of the Kilohana Martial Arts Association, which was created to support all martial artists and their respective styles. Shihan Russ Rhodes is also a member and past associate director of Ju Jitsu in the Unified World Martial Federation. Shihan Russ Rhodes' dedication to carry on the teachings of Dai Shihan Sig Kufferath and to the evolution of martial arts is absolute.