Chris Casamassa is the son of Karate guru and American Martial arts pioneer Louis D. Casamassa. He is a world class Martial art expert with a 8th degree black belt in Red Dragon Karate and over 35 years of experience. Casamassa presides over the 15 Red Dragon Karate Schools in Southern California. He also holds the following titles: North American Sport Karate Forms Champion, N.A.S.K.A. Weapons Champion. American Karate Hall of Fame member as Instructor of the Year, and Competitor of the year (90-92). He reigned the tournament circuit between 1988 and 1992. He retired from active competition in 1992 to pursue his acting career in which he remained active until 2013.