Champions Barbering Institute Inc.
Portland's renowned Champions Barbershop sets the bar high for the barber trade, and is now position We established Champions Barbering Institute, Inc.
(CBI) because we are passionate about preserving the Professional Barber. Barbering dates back to ancient times and has always been held in high regard and we aim to maintain that same respect by upholding the standards that this great Profession was built on! We are honored and excited to be a part of developing the Next Generation of Professional Barbering Leaders!
10/07/2026
AI should make your business function more seamlessly, more cleanly, and more efficiently.
Use it to support the systems behind the chair:
• Scheduling and reminders
• Client follow-up
• Inventory tracking
• Bookkeeping organization
• Content planning
• Repeatable business workflows
But there are hard nos.
AI should never create fake imagery, fabricate results, or make promises your work cannot support. Clients can tell, and trust is too valuable to risk.
And AI should never turn your craft into copycat work.
If everybody uses it the same way, everybody starts to look and sound the same. Barbers are not that group. Your perspective, technique, style, and personality are what make your work stand out.
Let AI handle the business systems.
Keep the craft human.
Keep the personality yours.
Keep building a business that works better without losing what makes it real.
What part of your business could run more smoothly with the right system?
10/05/2026
The demand is there. And the opportunity is real.
Nearly 4 in 10 barbers and stylists are 50 or older, and most upcoming openings in the trade are expected to come from retirement. An aging-talent shift, not a promise about any one person's prospects.
That means there is room for the next generation to step up, serve clients, build a career, and carry the craft forward.
Come be part of something great.
Keep the craft alive. Be the next generation.
At Champions Institute, you'll develop the technical skills, professional confidence, and real-world foundation to move from ambition into action.
Career outcomes vary. Learn more at cbi.life.
Full circle moments hit different.
Today, one of our alumni Cristian J Ramirez came back to Champions Institute, not as a student, but as a Professional sharing the experience, growth, and artistry he has built in the industry.
He gave the students a live demo, broke down his signature style, and talked openly about what it takes to grow in this craft.
Staying true to yourself.
Knowing your value.
Developing your own style.
Putting in the work.
And most importantly, having real passion for what you do.
Christian is a great example of what happens when vision meets discipline and a Champion’s mindset.
He had a vision for his success.
He stayed committed to it.
And today, he came back and showed the next generation what that vision can become.
That is what makes moments like this special.
The student becomes the professional.
The professional becomes the example.
And the example comes back to pour into the next Champion.
Proud of you, Christian.
Keep building. Keep creating. Keep being great.
Community Builds Champions. Be One.
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So many Discoveries, Lessons, and Laughs!! Be Great!!
Trip down Memory Lane!! So many Great students over the years!! Be Great!!
It’s been a minute since you’ve seen The Standard on your timeline…
But don’t confuse quiet with standing still.
A lot of the real work happens when nobody is watching.
No spotlight.
No applause.
Just reps, corrections, growth, and commitment.
The Standard has been working.
Getting sharper.
Building confidence.
Serving the community.
Getting better every day.
And now we’re in the 4th quarter.
More than ever, it’s time to lock in.
Keep the focus.
Stay committed.
And finish strong.
We ain’t stopped.
And neither should you.
Root for the fellas from a distance, or come through Champions Institute and be part of the final stretch.
The Standard continues.
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This video was created with AI, I'm sure you can tell or can you?
Champions Institute is preparing students for more than one lane. Whether you’re interested in Professional Barbering, Growing your Business, or learning how to use AI to create content and business assets, we have a program designed to help you move forward.
Join us tomorrow at 11:00 AM for our Enrollment Event and learn more about:
✂️ CBI Barbering
📈 CBI Business
🤖 AI Literacy
💰 Available funding and admissions options
Missed the first event? No problem. We’ll be live every Tuesday at 11:00 AM.
Register now at CBI.LIFE.
Whatever It Takes.
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Missed our first Enrollment Event? You still have time.
Join us every Tuesday at 11:00 AM to learn more about all Champions Institute programs, including Barbering, Beauty, and Business.
We’ll walk through the programs, admissions process, next steps, and answer the questions you need answered before moving forward.
Register at CBI.LIFE.
See you Tuesday.
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424 NE Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR
97211
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 9am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 3:30pm |
| Friday | 9am - 3:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 3:30pm |
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