Chris grew up in Raleigh, NC. He played sports his entire life. After graduating from university with a degree in Sports Management, he embarked on a year-long international mission trip that turned into more than a decade of serving and traveling to over 50 countries. He is a husband and father of 4 who is passionate about serving our community and it’s children as the Sports Director at the YMCA, and thru coaching the kids at Team Doan.

Chris began training with Professor Si in the Fall of 2020 and fell in love because Jiu Jitsu provides incredible self-defense, fitness, and community. His two oldest children (7 and 6) began training in the Fall of 2021. 

Main Achievements:
3rd Place White Belt IBJJF Atlanta Open (2021)

1st Place White Belt IBJJF Pan Am (2021)