Chad "Savage" George is a retired Mixed Martial Arts fighter with over 26 professional fights, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, the first-ever Combat Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and has helped paved the way for the lighter-weight divisions in MMA.During Chad's 15 year active career, he not only fought for some of the biggest shows in the world such as the WEC (now UFC) Bellator, and Bodog Fight, but he has also earned considerable respect within the martial arts community for his ability to inspire others. Chad's story has been showcased in two documentaries, "Occupation Fighter" and "The Journey." These films have allowed him to reach a global audience while sharing his message of perseverance and resilience with colleagues, sport enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and artists worldwide. Now a sought-after coach for some of the top athletes in combat sports, Chad continues to make an impact both in and out of the ring. With a passion for teaching and a gift for storytelling, he's changing lives and inspiring others to reach for greatness.Read more about this authorRead less about this author