About us
Chris Collins
Our Academy is owned and operated by Professor Chris Collins, an American based in Hong Kong. He first came here in 1996 and after finishing his service in the United States Marine Corps (2004), decided to move back to Hong Kong with his family. Chris is also a former American football player, boxer and wrestler; aside from running the academy, Chris is a working actor known for his roles in Ip Man 4, SPL-Paradox and Wolf Warrior amongst others.
“This family of allied brothers and sisters represent the bond that mankind yearns for, bringing the feeling of a family within a team.
Applying the moral principles that have been taught in Jiu-Jitsu for generations while building strong minds, bodies, and spirits, we create lifetime bonds that are stronger than blood.
We continue to evolve to the highest level of technical perfection without losing our respect and gratitude for the roots of our art.
We grow and elevate each other regardless of differences.
We are everlasting.
We are worldwide.
We are Gracie Allegiance.”
— Clark Gracie, founder of Gracie Allegiance
Gracie Allegiance
Chris Collins is a black belt (1st Degree) under Professor Clark Gracie, black belt (4th Degree). At our academy we focus on teaching Gracie Jiujitsu, Gracie Self defence and competitive Jiujitsu. We strive to diversify and continue to evolve our skills.
HKWTA
Hong Kong Wing Tsun Association (HKWTA) is founded by Sifu Chris Collins. Sifu Chris is a master level Practitioner of over 25 years in the lineage of Grandmaster Ip Man, Grandmaster Leung Ting, Grandmaster Cheung Chuen Fun. Our asssoc. has grown to 11 countries worldwide. At the Chris Collins Academy, we maintain traditional values of the system as well as continue to evolve it for practical real world use.
Pekiti Tirsia Kali
Chris is a master level instructor of Pekiti Tirsia Kali (PTK) under the guidance of Tuhon Rommel Tortal, dating back to 2011. Tuhon Rommel is the last living descendent of this combat system. Chris taught PTK along with his firearms courses, conducted by his security company, G-1 Tactical.