As a Grappling and Jiu-jitsu competitor he has done very well submitting most opponents at tournaments and submission challenges at MMA events competing in Advanced devisions. At the Tito Ortiz Invitational he we covering the event for Ultimate Athlete magazine as well as spending a trial period with Team Punishment. At the end of the day Tito Ortiz instructed him to get his shorts on as he just got put in the Advanced Open Weight Division. He managed to armbar 310 lb. Pro fighter "Scary" Jerry and then got put with no break against MTV's Bully Beatdown Host, UFC vet, Strikeforce vet, and ICON Champion Jason "Mayhem" Miller losing on points.
As an instructor he has taught at many different gyms, clubs, schools, and Universities both in the US and even Canada. He has done a seminar for the U.S. Air Force in Japan and ran a successful volunteer program at a high school turning some "At Risk" youths around. He currently teaches Muay Thai Kickboxing, Combat Jiu-jitsu/Self-Defense, MMA, "Kudo", and No Gi Jiu-jitsu in the LA/Venice area. His own Modern Hybrid Martial Arts style TheCombatSystem and RealCatchWrestling/Catch-Jitsu are complete systems covering all ranges of unarmed combat utilizing the S.T.G. Striking, Throwing, Grappling method. His DVDs teach many practical and a few very rare/unknown techniques. His "Combat Jiu-jitsu" Technique clips, TV/MovieHighlights, MMA Fights, Submission Highlights, UFC/MMA Fighter Interviews, and MMA/Grappling/Catch Wrestling/Combatives/RMA instructional Videos have gotten over 12 million views and counting on youtube!
He has acted and done stunts in TV and Film. This includes stunt doubling Superstar Sylvester Stallone for a VW Brazil Commercial and comedian Jason Sklar for Bank of America, working on Sons of Anarchy, NCIS,CSI NY and Real Steel! He had the pleasure of cracking up Vince Vaughn on "Couples Retreat" doing two full reels of improved ad-lib and lines. Having that creative freedom was an amazing experience and his reaction shots in the infamous tile store toilet scene appeared in some of the commercials. He's also had a small scene with Jimmy Smits and was on one of the first episodes of Fox's game show Hole in the Wall as MMA Fighters took on Backyard Wrestlers. With looks, a strong muscular build, and the real fighting skills to back it up this could potentially be Hollywood's next action hero. He works in the entertainment industry hoping to fulfill his childhood dreams of being a working actor in primarily Comedy and Action Roles.
- IMDb Mini Biography By: Daniel Theodore
Trivia (6)
Has trained in many forms of martial arts his entire life.
Is a Black Belt in Daidojuku MMA/Karate style, Black Belt Tae Kwon Do, Brown Belt in Hayastan Grappling System (Jiu-jitsu, Judo, Sambo, Catch Wrestling) under Gokor & Gene LeBell, Brown Belt in Aikido, Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu 10th Planet, Expert in Combatives, Russian Martial Arts, MMA, & Catch Wrestling.
His 1st cousin Theo was an early black belt in Aikido under Steven Seagal and he teaches Law Enforcement defensive and arrest tactics.
His first cousin Tommy Clufetos is the famous drummer for Rob Zombie whom also previously drummed for Alice Cooper and Ted Nugent. His Clufetos (mother's side) of the family is very musical. His uncle Tommy Clufetos Sr. has played in bands his entire life and his uncle Chris Clufetos has played trumpets given to him by Loui Armstrong in New Orleans his whole life.
His father Chris Theodore is a famous automotive Vice President and Engineer that's been primarily responsible for such projects as the Ford GT (supercar), Dodge Viper, Plymouth Prowler, the invention of the Mini-van, and also worked on the Safety Car government contract in the 1970's that is responsible for most modern automotive safety features that have saved countless lives. He's been the Vice President of both Ford and Chrysler, and been Vice Chairman of Saleen and ASC (American Specialty Car).
Actress Courtney Kling is his 1st cousin.
Daniel Cage Theodore - Biography - IMDb