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  • Joined the Carlson Gracie Team in 2001
  • Brown Belt – Jiu-Jitsu
  • 2nd Degree Black Belt – Kenpo Karate
  • Team Dietitian – Registered and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist

Competition Highlights

  • Currently 2-1 in MMA with victories including main event win for FCE
  • 2011 Chicago Summer International Open IBJJF Championship – Purple Belt Masters, Medium Heavy Silver Medalist
  • 2011 US Grappling Chicago – Purple Belt Masters, Medium Heavy Gold Medalist
  • 2010 Chicago International Open IBJJF Championship – Purple Belt Masters, Absolute Gold Medalist
  • 2010 Chicago International Open IBJJF Championship – Purple Belt Masters, Medium Heavy Gold Medalist
  • 2010 Arnold Sports Festival – Purple Belt Masters, Middle Weight Silver Medalist
  • 2007 NAGA Midwest Grappling Championship – Blue Belt Adult, Middle Weight Silver Medalist
  • 2005 Arnold Schwarzenegger/Gracie Worlds – White Belt Adult, Light Heavy Weight Silver Medalist
  • 2004 Gracie Nationals – White Belt Adult, Light Heavy Weight Silver Medalist
  • Fought and placed in Lei Tai Full Contact tournaments for the USCKF from 1999-2001
  • Competed in sport karate tournaments from 1994-2001 winning and placing in multiple events.
    Highlights include:

    • 2000 Bluegrass Nationals Karate Championship – Black Belt Men, 1st Place
    • 1998 Midwest Circuit Top Ten Champion – Adult Black Belt Division
    • 1996 Midwest Circuit Top Ten Champion – Adult Brown Belt Division