Our Coaches

Biography

Originally from Biel (Switzerland), Chany Jeanguenin is a former professional skateboarder. At 17, he left Switzerland to move to San Diego and pursue his passion for skateboarding. From 1994 to 2015, he competed worldwide under the banners of renowned brands such as Expedition-One and Converse Shoes. He was recognized by Transworld Skateboarding as one of the best all-around skateboarders in the world. Throughout his career, he won several Swiss and international titles and was featured in major skateboarding magazines and videos.

Beyond competitions, Chany worked as a developer and brand manager for Expedition-One and The Kayo Corp. He later became a judge for major events such as the X-Games, Dew Tour, and World Skate.

He also taught Kung Fu and Tai Chi in one of the largest Kung Fu schools in San Diego. A second-degree black belt holder, he is a multiple-time Swiss champion at the Swisswushu competition and continues to share his expertise in martial arts.

Today, Chany teaches at the Urban Move Academy (UMA) and serves as the national coach for the Swiss skateboard team, training and mentoring the next generation of athletes.