Training

Wilson's typical training week has undergone a huge overhaul since beginning his strength and conditioning workouts with his new performance trainer Thiago Luís, pictured in some of the training photos on this site.

Mornings

Sunday is most often a rest day but can be used for make-up workouts if one is missed during the week or if there is need for any rehabilitation from injuries.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday – Workout begins at 11am. Chris focuses on submission wrestling sometimes including placement of strikes but most often this time is reserved for submission wrestling only. Wilson regularly trains under Dela Riva BJJ blackbelt Everaldo Penco. His training partners include his teammates and visiting BJJ and submission wrestling athletes.

Tuesday/Thursday – Wrestling practice begins at noon with former 3-time Brazilian national champion Jefferson Teixeira. Regular athletes attending include the Nogueira brothers, Chris's teammates and visiting athletes.

Saturday morning 11:30 am strength and conditioning begins with trainer Thiago Luís. Focus varies between lifting, agility exercises, plyometrics, recognition and reaction drills and other exercises.

Evenings

Monday night 8 pm practice is MMA sparring with big gloves. Wilson's training partners on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights include his teammates and visiting athletes as well as many athletes from one of Brazil's most recognized Muay Thai schools, Boxe Thai which is owned and run by Mestre Luís Alves (often seen in the corner with the Nogueira Bros.).

Tuesday night 6 pm strength and conditioning begins with trainer Thiago Luís. Focus varies between lifting, agility exercises, plyometrics, recognition and reaction drills and other exercises.

Wednesday night 8 pm practice is MMA sparring with small gloves.

Thursday night 6pm strength and conditioning begins with trainer Thiago Luís. Focus varies between lifting, agility exercises, plyometrics, recognition and reaction drills and other exercises.

Friday night 8 pm practice is Muay Thai technique and light sparring only.