Chris Casamassa

Chris Casamassa, born on January 17, 1965, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is the son of American martial arts pioneer Louis D. Casamassa. He developed into a renowned martial artist and actor. Holding a 9th-degree black belt in Red Dragon Karate, Casamassa established himself early in his career as a formidable competitor. He achieved significant success on the North American Sport Karate circuit, earning four national champion titles. His competitive achievements include being the North American Sport Karate Forms Champion and the N.A.S.K.A. Weapons Champion. Casamassa’s contributions to martial arts were recognized with his induction into the American Karate Hall of Fame, where he was honored with the titles of Instructor of the Year and Competitor of the Year. He retired from active competition in 1992.

Following his retirement from competitive martial arts, Casamassa transitioned into film and television. His martial arts expertise made him a sought-after performer in action cinema. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Scorpion in the 1995 “Mortal Kombat” film and the television series “Mortal Kombat: Conquest” (1998-1999). Beyond the “Mortal Kombat” franchise, he also appeared in other notable productions such as “Batman & Robin” (1997), “Blade” (1998), “Walker, Texas Ranger” (2000), and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” (2001).

In addition to his acting and stunt work, Chris Casamassa assumed the role of President of Red Dragon Karate. He currently oversees 12 studios across Southern California. He continues to teach and mentor martial arts school owners, sharing systems that have contributed to Red Dragon Karate’s half-century of success. Casamassa also works as a keynote speaker and author, with his book “Bullyproof Fitness” reflecting his commitment to personal development and discipline.