Chip Gerber, 38, is a Professional MMA Fighter and Grappler, Powerlifting World Champion and Ultra Endurance Triathlete. Growing up in Sterling, Virginia, Chip has always been athletic. He began wrestling at a young age and found that he enjoys sports that test his mental toughness. In his early adult years, Chip began practicing Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). As an MMA fighter, one must be extremely disciplined. Chip took his practice very seriously and soon realized that this was his passion. MMA brought out the best in Chip as an athlete and he decided to give up his lucrative day job to pursue his dream of becoming a professional fighter.
Professional MMA fighting was only the beginning for Chip as becoming a full-time athlete spawned his interest in different endurance sports. Chip has since become a World Champion Power Lifter, Professional Grappler and Ironman Triathlete. Known for being a, “leg-lock” wizard, Chip has grappled some of the best in the world, including a Superfight with Joao Miyao at the Grapplers Quest All-Star Pro Invitational. In more recent years, Chip began triathlon training. He was 3rd overall male in the 2016 Double Ironman World Cup consisting of a 4.8 miles swim, 224 mile bike and 52.4 mile run. This year Chip is planning on competing in his second Double Ironman and first-ever continuous Triple Ironman consiting of a 7.2 mile swim, 336 mile bike and 78.6 mile run.
Chip is also the owner of Team Animal Fitness in Boonsboro, Maryland. Throughout his journey as an athlete, people have always asked Chip if he would train them. In 2010 Chip opened Team Animal Fitness so he could do just that; help others reach their fitness goals. Team Animal Fitness offers Personal Training, Group Training, Nutrition Planning, Endurance Programs, and MMA programs for serious athletes and everyday people.
When Chip is not training himself or others, he can be found spending time with his loving wife, Erin, and their two 4 years old twin daughters, Angela and Aleena.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
POWERLIFTING
- Powerlifting Deadlift World Champion
- IPA (International Powerlifting Association) Deadlift World Record holder from May 2011-May 2012 at 148lb (weight class) Open Raw Professional Division. 490lb lift.
- Current IPA Virginia State Deadlift Record holder 490lbs Open Raw Professional-6 years running
- 2x Weight Lifters Unlimited bench press Champion
GRAPPLING
- 5x NAGA (North American Grappling Association) Expert Championship belt winner
- NAGA World Championships Bantamweight Open Championship Belt Winner
- Superfight with Joao Miyao (number one featherweight No-Gi Jiu-jitsu Fighter in the World) at Grapplers Quest All- Star Pro Invitational
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
- PYFP- Pick Your Fights Promotion- Main Event Winner
- XFE- Xtreme Fighting Events- Main Event Winner
- CFFC- Cage Fury Fighting Championships- Veteran
TRIATHLON/ RACES
- 2014 Ironman Eagleman 70.3
- 2014 North East Triathlon-2nd Age Group
- 2014 Colonial Beach OlympicTriathlon
- 2014 Brierman Triathlon- 3rd Age Group
- 2014 Ironman Maryland 140.6
- 2014 Ironman Cozumel 140.6
- 2015 Ironman Eagleman 70.3
- 2015 Ironman Chattanooga 140.6
- 2016 Ironman Augusta 70.3
- 2016 Virginia Double Anvil World Cup Race (Ultra Triathlon) 281.2- 3rd Place Men
- 2016 Tussey Mountain 50 Mile Ultra Marathon- USATF National Championship Race
“Words cannot describe how much I like training in XOSKIN. It is the most comfortable clothing I have ever put on my body. Great performance gear!”- Chip
