Chris traveled to Atlantic City in January, 2007 and tried out for the W.A.C.O.--U.S.A. National Karate Team. He secured the #1 spot on the team for both the Mens 18+ Hard Forms and Mens 18+ Hard Weapons. He will be one of 25 American athletes to represent the United States of America at the World Championships in Lisbon, Portugal in November, 2007. More than 75 other nations will be sending their top athletes to compete in Lisbon. He is the oldest competitor on the U.S. Team this year.