Professor Chris Larkin

Professor Chris “Jiu Jitsu Panda” Larkin
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Purple Belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu
Professional MMA Fighter

Chris started training in Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling in 2001 with UFC Hall of Famers Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman. Chris had his first Professional MMA fight in 2001 and fought for more than 14 years. Chris finally put a gi on and started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 2009 under Professor Arthur Ruff. Chris his earned Brown Belt in February 2013 and three years later he was promoted to Black Belt by Arhtur Ruff, in December 2016.

2023 Nashville Spring International IBBJF Open
Black belt Masters 3 Ultra weight Bronze Medalist
2021 Nashville Spring International IBBJF Open
Black belt Masters 3 Ultra weight Gold Medalist
2019 Arnolds Grappling Industries seniors Hwt No-Gi Gold Medalist
Fight 2 Win winner
2015 Arizona Masters 2 Brown Belt Ulta Heavy Silver medalist
2015 Arizona Masters 2 Brown Belt Open Gold Medalist
2014 AGC Veterans No-Gi tournament SIlver Medalist
2014 ADCC Nationals Professional Heavy weight Silver Medalist