Chris is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and one of Rob Lagasca’s first students to earn the rank from white to black belt—a testament to his dedication, consistency, and deep understanding of the art. Early in his jiu-jitsu journey, Chris was an active competitor, regularly testing himself on the mats and developing a competition-proven approach to training.

Today, Chris is passionate about teaching and developing others, sharing his knowledge with students of all levels and serving as an assistant coach for the competition team. His instruction emphasizes technical precision, smart training, and continuous growth. Outside the academy, Chris enjoys exploring cybersecurity and unwinding with video games.