When an eager and enthusiastic four year old Chris Casamassa told his Dad that he wanted to start learning the Martial Arts there would be no turning back until he got his black belt… because his Dad said so and when your Dad is Lou Casamassa, founder of the hugely successful chain of Red Dragon Karate Schools, you just don’t say no. It looks like Father knows best because today Chris is well on his way to becoming one of the most sought after actors in Hollywood, and his Martial Arts training has helped get him there. “It took me six years to get my black belt and the lessons it taught me about importance of discipline, dedication and perseverance have stayed with me,” recalls Chris, who has applied these principles to his acting career. The co-star of "Mortal Kombat" (“Scorpion”) and "W.M.A.C. Masters" (“Red Dragon”) holds no hard feelings against his Dad for his tough love approach, quite to the contrary as Chris quickly identifies his father as his number one influence. Chris also mentions the legendary Bruce Lee and Black Belt hall of Fame member Pat Johnson, and instructor Steve Fisher as his other biggest influences.

Chris’ focus, dedication and passion with the arts have helped him successfully land roles in dozens of feature films and Television shows including Threshold entertainments “Mortal Kombat” Franchise “Batman & Robin”,(as George Clooney’s double) “Blade”, VIP with Pamela Anderson, and Walker Texas Ranger with Chuck Norris. 

Chris also appeared on the “Fran Drescher Show” in a segment to help women defend themselves from attack. Of course, Chris is much more than an actor, he is also the President and Chief Instructor for the 15 Red Dragon Karate Schools in southern California. The 2,000 Red Dragon students are learning from one of the best, during his career as a national tournament competitor