Starting martial arts at the age of 6, Chris became well involved in Karate, Aikido during his younger years and then started training Muay Thai in 2002 at Fairtex in San Franciso under his teacher Enn Fairtex. When an opportunity came to help out and teach with his good friend Evan who opened up True Fight Club in Hayward CA, Chris became one of the coaches to teach regular classes and help with the fighters training. He has done a few smokers at the time. In 2005 he started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after doing a few Jiu Jitsu classes at Fairtex. Wanting to learn more of the traditional art of Jiu Jitsu, he trained in Berkeley under Carlos Sapao and has followed his teaching where he went and now is a brown belt under Carlos. He did one competition event at Team Alpha Males Jiu Jitsu event where it was team invites only. Chris has also have extensive training in boxing in the Philippines with former local champions. Chris has help opened and became an owner and instructor of Berkeley Muay Thai & Fitness which was opened from 2014 to 2025. He has helped multiple up and coming fighters, amateur fighters, and champions. With all that knowledge, he is making his new home Team Bolo become successful for all no matter if you are there to compete or just make this into a workout and self defense hobbyist.