I started wrestling in 7th grade and fell in love with grappling. I lettered in 4 years of varsity wrestling and ranked impressively in California state tournaments. Moved to Washougal in 1999 where I met Trevor Burnell (black belt Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu under Romolo Barros/Rickson Gracie) and started the journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 2010, I competed and won the western states police and fire games boxing gold medal. I was a defensive tactics instructor for 9 years with the Department of Corrections. I have also coached Camas High School wrestling and thoroughly enjoy coaching my 5 year old's tee-ball and soccer teams. Married for 17 years, my wife and I have three kids, 17, 14, and 7. Jiu-Jitsu (MMA) has been a big part of our life for many years which I believe has instilled a level of competitiveness and wellness throughout our family. As our children grow it is rewarding seeing their own personal growth in the sports they enjoy. Life is busy but fulfilling. Currently I am brown belt in brazillian jiu-jitsu, FCFF's amateur MMA heavy weight champion and fighter of the year, Prime Fighting's Professional MMA heavy weight champion, and currently in the UFC. You can visit my Official Website for more information.

Age: 38 Weight: 155 Rank: Black Belt Receive black belt in 2013 Started training in 2000 under Trevor Burnell Accomplishments: -Submitted “Judo Jon” Krohn at an open grappling challenge at the Cage fights at the Zoo on 1/20/10 -2009 Oregon Open division champion -2005 Sub League Championship 2 time winner -2001 US Open silver medalist -Copa Nortwest 3 time winner -MMA Record 1-0

Began Jiu jitsu in early 2005. Received his black belt October of 2015 from Trevor Burnell. Has over 5 years experience coaching. "What I love about jiu jitsu is the confidence it instill's. Not just on the mat but in day to day life. It changes your mindset and allows you realize what your capable of not just physically but mentally." - John