Chris began his jiu jitsu training at Trent University in Peterborough several years ago under Andy Dobie Sensei. In September 1998 he became the club instructor at Trent University and continued his training at the Peterborough YMCA club. In September 1999 he moved to Kingston and became the Queen's Jiu Jitsu Club's first instructor. Chris' passion for his art and the club is reflected in his teaching and he is very excited about being a part of the development of such a new and up & coming club. In addition to jiu jitsu, Chris has also studied Taekwondo, Karate, Tai Chi Chuan, and Hapkido. He is known throughout Jitsu Canada as Thumper.