Professor Chad "Robo" (born August 1975) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belt and an undefeated Pro Mixed Martial Arts Fighter, who has been a martial artist since the age of 5. After a life of martial arts and practicing BJJ since 1996, he was promoted in Brazil to the rank of Black Belt and is a direct black belt of the legendary Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and Multiple Time World Champion, Professor David Vieira Da Silva. Chad is also a Black Belt in Traditional Jiu-Jitsu, and a Combative Fighting System Black Belt. Additionally, as a former U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor and a Federal Special Agent Training Officer, Chad has had developed a high level of skill in the instruction of hand to hand combat and self-defense. Furthermore, Chad has had the opportunity to be a part of the development and implementation of many training programs for real world armed and unarmed combat.
- Undefeated Professional MMA Fighter w/ a 7-0 record
- Reality Combat Superfight Champion
- 2008 NAGA No-Gi Champion
- 2009 GOTY Competitor (Paris, France)
- 2009 Black Belt Pan American BJJ Bronze Medalist
- Actively Competes Internationally in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has trained in Brazil
- Officiated MMA bouts as both a judge and referee
- Refereed submission wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition
Rankings:
- Gracie Barra BJJ / Carlos Gracie Jr. - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
- World Grappling Association
1st Dan Black Belt Instructor in American Jiu-Jitsu under Ross Kellin and David Hurley
- Reality Self-Defense / Alfredo Ramirez Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Alfredo Ramirez
- Combative Fighting Skills - 2nd Dan Black Belt Instructor under Timothy Stinson
- United States Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor
- Chad has a wife of 15 years and 3 children
- MBA from New York Tech
- Medal of Valor recipient
- Served the country for over a decade as a U.S. Marine Corps, Special Operations Force Reconnaissance Marine and Federal Agent.