Head Instructor


Chris Stone

2nd Degree Black Belt

Affiliations


Checkmat

Gym Location


Gig Harbor, WA

What to know


Chris Stone began his training over 10 years ago under Dave Bird at Gig Harbor Kickboxing (Currently Gig Harbor Mixed Martial Arts) with the intentions of learning martial arts and competing in MMA. He’s a veteran of over 20 fights and countless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission wrestling matches. After years of competing successfully in MMA, Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu he made the jump to the Professional rankings where he currently holds a record of 7-1 with 6 of the wins by submission and is one of the top ranking professionals in the region. He currently holds a first degree black belt under Checkmat co-founder Leandro Vieira.


  • Received Black belt in 2018 under Checkmat co-founder Leandro Vieira
  • 7-1 Professional MMA with 6 wins via. submission
  • 6-3 Amateur with 6 wins via. Submission
  • 2-1 kickboxing
  • IBJJF certified Black belt
  • Redemption MMA Lightweight Champion
  • USOF MMA Lightweight Champion
  • NAGA Washington State Champion (expert No Gi)
  • The Revolution Tournament Gold Medalist
  • Proving Grounds Submission Only Tournament gold medalist
  • IBJJF Seattle Open silver medalis

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