Arthur Chivichyan

Arthur Chivichyan (born May 16, 1990) is an Armenian-American professional judoka and professor at University of Southern California.[1]

Arthur Chivichyan
Born (1990-05-16) May 16, 1990
ResidenceNorth Hollywood, California
NationalityArmenian American
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
StyleSambo, judo
TeamTeam Hayasyan MMA Academy
Rank  4th dan black belt in judo (USJA and USA Judo), black belt sambo
OccupationAthlete, professor
Notable relativesGary Chivichyan, brother and Gokor Chivichyan, father

Career

Chivichyan is the founder of the Elite Institute, an alternate educational and development institute for youth and young adults.[2] He is also a professor at University of Southern California, Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.[3]

Martial arts career

Chivichyan is a 4th degree black belt in judo and is the lead instructor at Hayastan MMA Academy.[4] He is a six-time national judo champion.[5] Chivichyan was a member of the United States national judo team.[6] He has trained under Gene LeBell.[7]

Personal life

Chivichyan's father is Gokor Chivichyan a judo, submission grappling, and mixed martial arts instructor who has trained Ronda Rousey, Karo Parisyan, Manvel Gamburyan and others. His brother Gary Chivichyan is professional basketball player for Agua Caliente Clippers.[8]

References
  1. "Arthur Chivichyan". USC Dornsife=. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  2. "Son of a Judo Legend becomes a Leader for Youth". pressreader. www.pressreader.com. November 13, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  3. "Meet Arthur Chivichyan | Educational Leader & Coach". ShoutoutLA.com. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  4. "Armenian Americans wrestle with pandemic and cultural loss". uscstoryspace.com. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  5. "Stretching Loving Hands Of Hope To Motherland - Kristine Kumuryan, hopes to inspire love and action in Armenians around the world". glovenewswire.com. November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  6. "National Presidents Cup". teamusa.org. November 20, 2016. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  7. "Exclusive Interview with Gene LeBell with Ric Drasin and Stan Witz". actorsreporter.com. July 28, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  8. "2021-2022 Stockton Kings Transactions History". gleague.nba.com. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
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