Chris Brown

Chris is the head instructor and owner of Auxano Grapple Club. He and his wife, Courtney, have been married for over 30 years and have raised two children (now grown), who also reside in Ohio. Chris has a passion for teaching, coaching, and for bringing people together. He is a combat veteran of the United States Army. In college, Chris studied adult education and theology. On top of running Auxano Grapple Club and working a "regular" job, Chris and his wife are active in Christian ministry. His martial arts journey spans over 40 years, so Chris has seen a lot of trends come and go, and some come back again. He has trained and competed in a number of disciplines, to include wrestling, judo, boxing, American kickboxing, Kodenkan Danzan Ryu jiu jitsu, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and Army Combatives. He currently holds a black belt in judo and a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. Chris invites you to join Auxano Grapple Club for what he's confident will be a rewarding adventure for you. Let's grow together.