Ohana Head Instructor

Chris Lund

-Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
-Jeet Kune Do Instructor
-Filipino Kali Instructor

Chris Lund began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1993 and is among the first wave of Americans to study the art. He began his formal training with the legendary Gracie family at the "Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Honolulu" under the direct teaching of Relson Gracie. Following 16 years of dedicated training, Chris was awarded his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in 2009 by Charuto Verissimo.

Relson Gracie, Hawaii '97		Chris' training roots are in Jeet Kune Do Concepts and the Filipino Martial Arts which he began training in 1990. In addition to a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Chris also holds teaching credentials in both Jeet Kune Do (Striking Arts) and Filipino Kali (Stick & Knife Fighting) through world renowned JKD instructor, Burton Richardson.
Burton Richardson		Chris has been teaching Martial Arts full time since 2001. On the mat he shares the arts in a patient and technical fashion; his teaching follows an artistic approach with an emphasis on the technical side. You can expect Chris' classes to always be welcoming with the atmosphere always laidback.

OHANA MARTIAL ARTS HEAD INSTRUCTOR QUICK FACTS:

Instructor's Name: Chris Lund

Rank: BJJ Black Belt, Jeet Kune Do Instructor, Filipino Kali Instructor

Team/Affiliation: Nova Uniao Jiu-Jitsu Hawaii, Jeet Kune Do Unlimited Hawaii

Competition Experience: Pan Am Jiu-Jitsu Championships, World Jiu-Jitsu Championships

Jeet Kune Do/Filipino Kali Experience: Began Training in 1990

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Experience: Began Training in 1993

Teaching Experience: Full-Time Instructor since 2001

BJJ Belt Lineage:
Black Belt in 2009 by Charuto Verissimo (Nova Uniao)-Hilo, Hawaii
Brown Belt in 2007 by Charuto Verissimo (Nova Uniao)-Hilo, Hawaii
Purple Belt in 2004 by Chris Haueter (Rigan Machado)-Redondo Beach, California
Blue Belt in 1997 by Relson Gracie (Relson Gracie)-Honolulu, Hawaii

Training Philosophy: "I believe slow motion gets you there faster. There are absolutely no short cuts or magic bullets; the Martial Arts are all about perseverance and mat time. Treat your body well, (low RPM with a high IQ approach) if you plan on training for a lifetime".