Chris is a certified 2nd Black Belt under Saulo Ribeiroand Xande Ribeiro. He has trained extensively with Saulo, Xande Ribeiro and Regis Lebre. In fact Saulo and/or Xande lived with Chris in Toledo for six years; they hold 12 world titles between them. Chris and his students have competed all over the world and won many championships. He was Saulo’s partner in the best selling DVD Jiu-Jitsu Revolution 1. Chris is Saulo’s first American Black Belt!
Our academy has students who have placed in the BJJ Pan Ams and the World Championships!!
Legacy: Helio Gracie, Royler Gracie, Saulo and Xande Ribeiro, Chris Blanke
About BJJ:Helio Gracie, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, began to adapt the traditional Japanese sport form of Jiu-Jitsu, the intent was to adjust the techniques to be more reliant on leverage, timing, and technique. This would allow a smaller or weaker person to defend themselves against a large or stronger attacker. With the knowledge that most confrontations end in a clinch or on the ground, this art has become one of the most effective self defense systems in the world today.
In the mid 1990’s, no hold barred competitions (MMA) became very popular in the United States. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters consistently defeated martial artists trained in other styles. Because of this, virtually every martial arts academy has added some form of BJJ to their curriculum.
It can easily be said that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective hand to hand combat available today.
Adult Belt Ranks: White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black
Kids Belt Ranks: White, Yellow, Orange and Green (at 16 they become Adult Blue)
Judo:
This class is geared toward the stand up part of our training. You will learn the fine details of taking a person down as well as defending the takedown. You will also learn the proper details of taking a fall. Mike Mulvaney is a second degree Black Belt and will be teaching the class.
About Mixed Martial Arts (MMA):Chris held a world title in MMA and has trained a number of champions in this sport.
This involves all the aspects of fighting: stand-up, takedowns and ground fighting. We teach the beginner level to the pro fighter. The student can train at their own pace, learning the basics of self defense, or they can put the full gear on and train at a higher level. We have opened a brother academy for MMA and No Gi Training; BADDOGFC.COM FOR INFO!!
Wing Chun Do (WCD):Chris is a certified instructor in WCD. He trained directly with the founder James W. DeMile; one of Bruce Lees original students. Go to wingchundo.com for all the details.
Legacy: Bruce Lee, James W. DeMile, Chris Blanke
