Chris originally comes from the greater Toronto area and has moved across the country over the years. He currently resides in Vancouver, BC, working as a full time police officer. Aside from being a police officer, his other pursuits include stunt and acting work in the film industry, martial arts instruction, personal training, and security consulting.

Chris started training in the martial arts at the age of 6 and has continued to learn various styles over the past 27 years. Chris first began his formal training in the art of Zen Karate Do, a combination of Karate, Judo, and Kickboxing. Since that time he has expanded his learning into other fields of martial arts including Kenpo Karate, Muay Thai, Filipino Kali, Kung Fu, weaponry, and grappling arts.

Chris has competed in dozens of martial arts tournaments over the years and has won numerous championships. He is an 8 time Western Canadian Champion, USA Nationals Champion, and was formally ranked #3 in the world and #1 in Canada in weapons competition. Throughout his tournament career, Chris has won 24 Grand Championships to his record.

Chris’ martial arts training has led to work in the film industry as both a stunt performer and actor in various films, commercials and television shows including The Last Samurai, Shanghai Noon, Exit Wounds, Dark Angel, Andromeda, Honey I Shrunk The Kids, Highlander, The Outer Limits, and DaVinci’s Inquest to name a few productions. Chris has also had the opportunity to personally train and choreograph fight sequences for film stars in the industry.

Chris currently instructs martial arts classes and seminars throughout the country and is in high demand for teaching weapons and tournament preparation, as well as instructing self- defense for law enforcement and security personnel. Despite a specialization in these areas, Chris is eager to teach and pass on the martial arts to anyone who is willing to learn.