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Alex Chianurashvili - Head Instructor

Alex is an Israeli Air Force veteran First Sergeant and a graduate of New York University. At NYU, he competed as a 197 pound wrestler for four seasons and worked as a volunteer assistant coach for two. He holds a third degree Black Belt in Judo, Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has over 10 years of boxing experience. Alex trained for many years in Greco-roman wrestling and Sambo before making the transition to Judo. He is undefeated in professional MMA competition, with a record of 3-0 and is currently competing in Gi and No Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

 

Notable achievements:

  • 2013 Grapplers Quest World Championships - Gold (gi and no gi)
  • 2013 NAGA North American Championship No Gi - Gold
  • 2013 Grapplers Quest US Nationals Gi - Gold
  • 2013 IBJJF NY Open - Gold
  • 2012 Abu Dhabi Pro Trials - Silver
  • 2012 No Gi Pan American Games - Bronze
  • 2012 NAGA World Championships GI- Gold

  • 2012 Grapplers Quest Nationals No GI- Gold

  • 2011 No Gi Pan American Games - Gold
  • 2011 Grapplers Quest Gi - Silver
  • 2005 Sambo National Championships - Gold
  • 2004 East coast Judo Championship - Bronze
Alex Chianurashvili