Black Belt Professor

Chad “Robo” Robichaux

Professor Chad Robichaux, known as “Robo,” is a highly accomplished martial artist with a 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Master Carlson Gracie Jr. With a lifelong dedication to martial arts starting at the age of 5, he began practicing BJJ in 1995 and enjoyed a successful professional MMA career with an impressive 18-2 record, primarily winning by submission. Mentored by renowned figures like Carlson Gracie Jr., Prof. Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhaes, and UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, he credits his success to their guidance. Certified by IBJJF and USBJJF Federations, Prof. Robo is also a Black Belt Instructor for the United States Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.

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Off The Mats

Professor Chad Robichaux’s remarkable journey extends beyond the mats, reflecting his teachings to seek victories in all aspects of life. A former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan, he overcame personal battles with PTSD to found the Mighty Oaks Foundation. Through this non-profit, he has provided faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs to over 4,500 military personnel and veterans. Additionally, as Co-Founder of Save Our Allies, Chad led missions to evacuate over 17,000 individuals trapped in Afghanistan. A bestselling author and recognized subject matter expert, Chad’s story has inspired many and is now being adapted into a motion picture. With a diverse background including service with the US Federal Air Marshal Service and the US State Department, Chad continues to make a profound impact, both nationally and globally, while cherishing his family life with his wife Kathy and their children.