I’m Chris—martial artist, scientist, and someone who wants to see martial arts break out of the world of anecdotes and finally stand on real, scientific ground. With 28 years in arts like Goju Karate, Kali, MMA, and modern self-defense, plus experience teaching with organizations like Yale, I’m dedicated to elevating our field to where it deserves to be.
Martial arts have rich traditions, but much of what’s “known” is passed down without solid data or scientific review. My passion: fusing biomechanics, physics, psychology, physiology, neurology, and the hard numbers—reverse engineering what actually works for the human body and brain. The instincts and survival skills wired into us run deeper than any system, and my goal is to surface what’s truly effective and teachable, especially for real-world self-defense.
- I conduct and publish original research—what you see here is data-driven, tested, and transparent.
- Projects range from biomechanics and violence statistics to women’s self-defense and the psychology of violence.
- Lessons and findings are built for real-life use: simple, fast to learn, and effective for everyone, not just experts.
- The conversation is for martial artists, researchers, schools, clubs, and anyone passionate about real evidence.
If you run a school, train, teach, or study anything related to self-defense, movement, or violence data, let’s connect. You can:
- Peer review studies
- Join multi-school projects
- Test drills at your club
- Or just reach out to share ideas
Let’s blend the best of tradition with the clarity of science and make martial arts smarter, safer, and more usable for everyone.
If you’re interested, have questions, or want to collaborate, get in touch!
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Shorts series: Coming soon