Chad Robichaux's remarkable journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication to serving those in need. A USMC Force Recon Veteran and DoD Contractor, Chad served eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. However, his story goes far beyond his experiences on the battlefield; it's a narrative of resilience, redemption, and a mission to serve those in need.
Overcoming Personal Battles
After the battlefields of combat Chad faced the battle at home and a war within, including the haunting specter of PTSD, anxiety, and depression nearly becoming another veteran suicide statistic. Yet, through the grace of God and amazing support of friends and family, Chad’s redemption led him to find restoration, hope, and new purpose. That purpose led to a deep burden on his heart to pay it forward, manifesting in the founding of the Mighty Oaks Foundation.
This leading non-profit organization has become a beacon of hope, providing faith-based peer led resiliency and recovery programs to military and first responder communities worldwide. He has shared his insights and experiences with over 500,000 active-duty troops and led life-saving programs for over 5,000 active military and veterans at Mighty Oaks Ranches nationwide. His expertise in solutions to both resiliency and PTSD is widely recognized, with Chad advising at the highest levels of government such as the former Presidential Administration, Congress, the VA, and the DoD.
Humanitarian Efforts in Afghanistan
But Chad's compassion and willingness to serve knows no bounds. He is also the Co-Founder of multiple non-profit coalitions and organizations focused on evacuating and recovering Americans and vulnerable people groups. In 2021, Chad notably led the effort to rescue Americans, our allies, and vulnerable individuals stranded during the US withdrawal of Afghanistan. What began as a personal quest to rescue a long-time friend and Afghan interpreter evolved into a full-fledged humanitarian operation.
Under Chad's leadership, he and his team have successfully evacuated over 17,000 people from the hands of the Taliban.
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Chad Robichaux vs Andrew Yates | WSOF 6, 2013
A Multifaceted Career
Beyond his military career, Chad has dedicated himself to safeguarding our nation as a Special Agent with the US Federal Air Marshal Service. He also lent his expertise to the US State Department, where he served as a Surveillance Detection Senior Program Manager. His actions during an on duty shooting in law enforcement led him to be awarded the Medal of Valor, an acknowledgment of his extraordinary bravery that exceeded the call of duty. He holds an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and is currently completing a graduate program in nonprofit management at Harvard University, underscoring his dedication to excellence.
MMA Career and Martial Arts Background
Chad is a former Professional MMA Champion and #6 World Ranked Fighter with an 18-2 professional record, 17 of his wins coming by way of submission. A lifelong martial artist, he holds black belts in multiple disciplines to include a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Carlson Gracie Jr. At the rank of black belt Chad still competes internationally and has won gold and silver medals at the IBJJF International Open, gold at the IBJJF American Nationals, and bronze at the IBJJF Pan Ams.
Robichaux's MMA career that began all the way back in 1999 will continue this week when the undefeated 35-year-old (11-0) faces Bellator bantamweight champion Zach Makovsky (12-2) in a non-title fight at Bellator 41. The Saturday bout will be his fourth since leaving his military service and contracting work that took him through special Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance training and, as he put it, work "hunting bad guys."
Robichaux is unique in the MMA world for the length of his training and its variety, coming from states including Louisiana, Colorado and Texas and almost 15 years since he first learned Brazilian jiu-jitsu. "I've picked things up along the way," Robichaux told MMAjunkie.com. "I have a jiu-jitsu style that's kind of different from the guys I train with now because it has come from different places."
MMA Record
Here is a summary of Chad Robichaux's MMA record:
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| Date | Opponent | Res. | Decision | Rnd | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2013 | Andrew Yates | W | Submission (North-South Choke) | 2 | 4:09 | WSOF 6: Burkman vs. Carl |
| May 11, 2012 | Joseph Sandoval | W | Submission (North-South Choke) | 1 | 0:50 | LFC 11: Legacy Fighting Championship 11 |
| Jun 25, 2011 | Jonathan Mackles | L | Submission (Guillotine) | 1 | 0:45 | LFC: Legacy Fighting Championship 7 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | Zach Makovsky | L | TKO | 3 | 2:02 | BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 41 |
| Aug 21, 2010 | Humberto Deleon | W | Decision - Split | 3 | 3:00 | Strikeforce: Houston |
| Mar 20, 2010 | Lewis McKenzie | W | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 1:46 | LP: Legacy Promotions |
| Apr 17, 2009 | Casey Erwin | W | Submission (Heel Hook) | 1 | 2:45 | BONO 19: Battle of New Orleans 19 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | Tommy Ford | W | Submission (Guillotine) | 1 | 1:20 | RC: Reality Check |
| Feb 5, 2005 | Christian Edwards | W | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 3:55 | BONO 18: Battle of New Orleans 18 |
| Dec 10, 2004 | Danny Jung | W | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 2:30 | BONO 17: Battle of New Orleans 17 |
| Nov 16, 2004 | R.C. | W | TKO | 1 | N/A | BONO 16: Battle of New Orleans 16 |
Author and Filmmaker
Chad Robichaux is a producer, writer, and actor renowned for bringing powerful, real-life stories of courage, resilience, and faith to the screen. His best-selling book, Saving Aziz, is currently being adapted into a major motion picture, with Chad serving as both writer and executive producer. Additionally, he is the host of the upcoming investigative series Shadow Figures, where he leads teams of special operations veterans to explore the world’s most elusive unsolved mysteries.
Chad is a bestselling author and has written several books related to overcoming life’s challenges, his humanitarian work and will soon be releasing his first a military thriller fiction series. Through Chad’s work at Mighty Oaks, he has donated over 350,000 copies of his books to military and first responders during his resiliency speaking tours.
Chad’s personal story was notably shared in two separate short films by I Am Second, as well as being featured in the documentaries: Never Fight Alone, Escape from Afghanistan, Send Me, and Black Rifle Coffee: Stories of Survival.
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