2700 B E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
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Mr. Chris Wurst, Martial Arts Instructor

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Kids Martial Arts near 2700 Aurora Rd, Twinsburg

Mr. Chris Wurst

Currently Held Ranks:

  • 1st Dan Black Belt, Minna Jiu Jitsu
  • Blue Belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
  • Green Sash, ChiKungFuTao
Starting when he was 8, Chris has been in martial arts almost his entire life. Beginning in Minna Jiu-Jitsu, he earned his black belt and started branching out, training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Nate August and Kung Fu under Vince Gentiluomo. Now he is looking forward to getting back to the basics to better understand the fundamentals of Kung Fu as an Assistant Instructor and a different way to learn. 
 

Outside of the dojo, he recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati and started as a Process Engineer at PCC Airfoils in Mentor, OH. He enjoys exercising at the gym, playing card games at a local game shop, and is an active member of his church.

 

Martial Art Training History:

2010Started martial art training at The Silent Mind under Master Timothy R. Loomis at the age of 8
2014Attained Junior Division Black Belt at the age of 12
2016Began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2018Promoted to Senior Division Sho (1st) Dan Black Belt in Minna Jiu-Jitsu.
2019Began training in ChiKungFuTao under Grand Master Vincent Gentiluomo.
2019Earned Blue Belt in Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
2020Promoted to White Sash in ChiKungFuTao.
2024Promoted to Green Sash in ChiKungFuTao.
 

 

 

Kids Martial Arts near 2700 Aurora Rd, Twinsburg

Andrew Spaner

This place is great for teaching martial arts to all ages, but we specifically have a 4 year old and I love that teach respect. Addy works very closely with my daughter to ensure she's not left out of any moves and I love when my daughter calls her ma'am and shows her respect. It's something we're working on at home and it helps to have this place to help!
Kids Martial Arts near 2700 Aurora Rd, Twinsburg

South Franklin Circle Senior Community

South Franklin Circle invited Tim Loomis of The Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense to conduct a Senior Self-Defense Lecture/Seminar.  To my surprise we had an excellent turn out. The high attendance led me to believe that seniors, really wanted to be proactive about their safety and wanted to learn ways to help themselves. Tim tailored the class to meet the needs of the senior population. He taught them simple self defense techniques and strategies, in a basic and understandable way. He packed in so much useful information into the session. I would highly recommend this class to all senior communities.

 

Resident Dot Bambach, “ What a great instructor! Tim gave us some very practical advice for people our age. I learned some really good strategies for preventing an attack from occurring in the first place."

 

Resident Gil Myers, “Tim was interactive and really knows his business.”

 

Darleene Kash

Director of Programming/Member Services

South Franklin Circle, A Judson Community

Kids Martial Arts near 2700 Aurora Rd, Twinsburg

Laura S.

I decided to give Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense a try after a suggestion from a friend (two years ago!) to try Tai Chi as a way to explore a physical form of meditation. And, I am very pleased I did! The staff have the perfect combination of experience, skill and patience. The atmosphere is welcoming, even to people that have never set foot in a dojo! The others students are also very encouraging, which helps me as a strong introvert. I love the family-centered approach as well! I kind of wish I hadn’t waited so long, but when the student is ready, the teacher appears. Peace!

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