CHRIS LAIRD
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Chris Laird embarked on his Gracie Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1992 and has remained steadfast ever since. His unwavering commitment to the Relson & Helio Gracie teaching methods is evident, boasting over 20 years of experience on the mats. Throughout the 1990s, he not only competed but also triumphed in numerous tournaments, earning the prestigious opportunity to be featured in Black Belt Magazine alongside Relson Gracie. As a vital member of the RSA senior staff, Chris takes great pleasure in guiding his teammates to refine their unique styles and contribute to the RSA's competitive achievements. His teaching approach emphasizes the fundamentals, showcasing the power of a solid training foundation. In 2013, Relson Gracie personally invited Chris to conduct private self-defense lessons at his residence. Today, he serves as one of the lead instructors at the Ronn Shiraki Academy in Kapahulu, exemplifying loyalty and integrity in all his endeavors. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lineage: Relson Gracie > Chris Laird |
I have been involved with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for the last fifteen (15) years competed in numerous tournaments as well as sponsored a few of them trained with all of the Gracie Brothers and Professor Helio Gracie was an original investor in the Ultimate Fight with Rorion Gracie. In addition, I have had extensive personal training with Relson Gracie. Throughout all of these experiences and time, I can make the statement with great respect that Ronn Shiraki is the most competent and complete Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instructor outside of the Gracie Family I have encountered. I watched him train the Kaneohe Team kids to be so precise and exact with their techniques that they became a powerhouse of winners in all of the tournaments they entered. Ronn has a great method for teaching what I consider is true Gracie Jiu-Jitsu hard-smart training with technique practiced over and over. I believe in Ronns ability so much that I have my son train under him and ONLY with him. I recommend Ronn Shiraki's private lessons for anyone who is serious about learning and/or improving their Gracie Jiu-Jitsu." |