Chad Cunningham
Chad's journey in Gracie Jiu Jitsu began in 2001 while serving as a police recruit with the Louisville Police Department. Over the span of two decades, he dedicated himself to mastering this revered martial art. Throughout his illustrious law enforcement career, Chad achieved certification as a Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) instructor. Advancing in his professional path, Chad assumed a crucial role as a core instructor responsible for mentoring and assessing LMPD police recruits in the intricacies of ground combat as part of their defensive tactics training program. Notably, Chad is a certified instructor in the prestigious law enforcement program, Extreme Fitness Combatives (EFC), which focuses on safely controlling and subduing suspects who actively resist arrest.Chad has earned and awarded the esteemed rank of 2nd-degree black belt from Master Pedro Sauer. Master Pedro Sauer is a direct student of Grand Master Helio Gracie, and family champion, Rickson Gracie. Chad has skillfully conducted classes for diverse audiences, ranging from large groups to intimate gatherings, as well as seminars and personalized private instruction sessions. He would love to help you reach your goals in Gracie Jiu Jitsu.
