Christopher Maniet began Tae Kwon Do at the age of 5 in 1993. He earned his black belt in 2000. After graduating with honors from Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe, he returned to Sherman where he runs his own design business (CMM Creations) and is graphic designer, web marketer, and photographer. He has competed statewide in karate tournaments and has been ranked in the top five in men’s black belt sparring in Texas.