Grappling Resume
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In action at the 2014 IBJJF Chicago Winter Open
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Ranks Held
Sandan in Judo under 2012 & 2016 Olympic Coaches Jimmy Pedro and Jimmy Pedro Senior (2016)
Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu award by Dr. Rhadi Ferguson (2021)
Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu award by Dr. Rhadi Ferguson (2016)
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu awarded by Professors Ronaldo Campos and Raphael Carniero (2011)
Nationally Ranked from 2006 to 2012, 2016 to 2017, 2022-2023
Club Training Partner for members of four Olympic teams
Major Stylistic Influences
Jason Morris
Murillo Santana
Ryan & Jen Hall
Adam Benayoun
Carrie Chandler
Nick Delpopolo
Instructor Appointments
Head Judo Coach and Program Director, High Noon BJJ & Fitness Current
Assistant Judo Coach, Sport Judo, 2021-2022
Head Judo Coach, Indiana University Judo Club 2014-2020
Assistant Judo Coach, Sport Judo, 2018
Head Judo Coach, Fenix Fight Club 2011 to 2013
Assistant Judo Instructor, Worcester Mixed Martial Arts 2009 to 2011
Assistant Instructor, Pedro's Martial Arts 2007 to 2012
Specialties: Grip fighting for tachiwaza, Olympic Judo, Scouting, Judo for BJJ & MMA, and tactical programming.
Students Awarded Their Black Belt: Alex Sciolla (June 2013), Liam Donovan and Geoff Stewart (October 2019)
Notable Athletes Coached or Advised
Judoka
Yasmin Alamin 2022 US National Champion
David Terao International Medalist and US #1
Joshua Terao US Elite Athlete
Chane Jackson US Elite Athlete
MMA Athletes
Ryan Hall (UFC Competitor)
Thanh Le (ONE FC Champion)
Provided Scouting Services for:
Kayla Harrison 2012 & 2016 Olympic Champion
Jack Hatton US World Team Member
Nick Delpopolo 2x Olympian
Kelita Zupanic Olympian and World Medalist
Competition Results
Judo
Elite Level Junior and Senior Competitions
Gold
2008 US Ladder Tournament 90kgs
2007 USJA Junior National Championships 81kgs
Silver
2011 Am Can International 100kgs
2011 NCJA Collegiate National Championships 90kgs
2004 Morris Cup 66kgs
Bronze
2021 United States Veterans National Championships 90kgs
2016 Liberty Bell Championships 90kgs
2009 US Presidents Cup National Championships 81kgs
2008 Benito Juarez 90kgs
2007 US High School Nationals 81kgs
2007 USJF Junior National Championships 81kgs
2008 Am Can International 81kgs
4th
2012 Liberty Bell Championships 81kgs
2012 Morris Cup 90kgs
2012 Pedros Challenge 81kgs
2010 Liberty Bell Championships 81kgs
2009 Am Can International
2006 USJF Junior National Championships 81kgs
5th
2010 US Presidents Cup National Championships 81kgs
2008 Fall Classic National Championships 81kgs
2004 US Junior Olympics 66kgs
2012 NCJA Collegiate National Championships 81kgs
2022 Garden State Classic 90kgs
2022 US National Championships Open Weight
7th
2008 US Open 90kgs
2011 US Senior National Championships 81kgs
2011 Presidents Cup National Championships 81kgs
2021 US Senior National Championships Open Weight
Veterans
2019 United State Veterans National Championships Gold 90kgs
2022 Pedro's Challenge Gold 90kgs
2022 Garden State Classic Gold 90kgs
2021 United State Veterans National Championships Bronze 90kgs
Brazilian Jiujitsu (Select Competitions)
Purple
2018 US Grappling World Championships Purple Belt Absolute 1st (despite the title this is a local tournament)
2018 Grappling Industries Maryland Purple Belt Absolute 1st
Blue Belt
2015 IBJJF New York No Gi Summer Open Championships Heavyweight 3rd
2014 IBJJF Boston Winter Open at Medium Heavy and Absolute 3rd
2014 IBJFF Chicago No Gi Winter Open at Medium Heavy and Absolute 3rd
2014 Five Grappling Illinois Championships No Gi Intermediate Middleweight 3rd
Wrestling
Winner of the Most Improved Wrestler of the Year Award in 2007 for North Andover
Member of 2x State Championship team (2005 and 2006): The North Andover Knights
4th 2007 North Sectional Championships Division 2
3rd 2006 Sons of Italy Invitational (Winner of Most Falls in the Least Amount of Time)
4th 2006 Pentucket Invitational
1st 2006 JV Cape Ann Champion
2nd 2004 JV Cape Ann Champion
5th 2008 Bay State Games Open (Adult) Division
Chris competing at the Five Grappling Championships in Illinois
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With friends at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
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