INSTRUCTOR
With Professors Saulo Ribeiro and Chris Blanke
At Saulo's University of Jiu-Jitsu - San Diego, California
Kris Magers began his BJJ training under Saulo Ribeiro,
Alexandre (Xande) Ribeiro and Chris Blanke in January of 2002.
He strongly promotes a team mentality, and cares first and foremost for the
safety and welfare of his students. Kris’s ability to explain and present
technique in a fun and engaging manner makes him an excellent instructor.
Kris began teaching as an assistant instructor at RJJA – Toledo
before opening RJJA - Ann Arbor
in May of 2010. He enjoys instructing men, women, and children of all
ages and looks forward to coaching and developing "Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu
soldiers."
Kris invites anyone to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu regardless
of body type, weight, age, or profession. Kris believes, “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
will help anyone to build confidence, lose weight, build muscle, and of course
have fun!"
Black Belt Lineage: Helio Gracie - Royler Gracie - Saulo Ribeiro - Kris Magers
Sep. 2011 - Received Black Belt from Saulo Ribeiro & Chris Blanke
Sep. 2011 - 1st place - American National - Brown Belt, Masters, ult. heavy
Sep. 2011 - 3rd place - American National - Brown Belt, Masters, open
Oct. 2010 - 2nd place - RJJA Annual - Brown Belt, Adult, open
Aug. 2010 - 1st place - Chicago Open -Brown Belt, Masters
May 2010 - 1st place - Toledo BJJ Open -Brown Belt, Adult, open
Apr. 2010 - 3rd place - Pan/Ams -Brown Belt Masters, sup. heavy
Apr. 2009 - Received Brown Belt from Saulo Ribeiro
Oct. 2008 - 3rd place - RJJA Annual - Purple Belt
June 2008 - 1st place - Buckeye Border - Purple Belt, sup. heavy
June 2008 - 1st place - Buckeye Border - 1st place- Purple Belt, open
Jan. 2004 - 1st place - Metropolitan Grapp. Classic - Blue Belt, sup. heavy
Sep. 2004 - 2nd place - SRJJA Annual - Blue Belt, Adult, sup. heavy
