Johnny is a BJJ Black Belt under Rodrigo Medeiros and Carlson Gracie. He is also heavily active in the USA Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Council.

Along with John Veloso Ouano, Johnny founded the New Breed Academy in 2002. Today, the Academy has 5 affiliate schools in the US and overseas, and the New Breed Team is filled with heaviest names in the Jiu Jitsu world.

But instead of talking about his background, we’ll let some of his accomplishments speak for themselves:

* 1st Place ABU DHABI Trials West Coast (Jan 2010)
* 1st Place At Arnolds Sports Festival 2010 (Gi)
* 4x BJJ California State Champion
* 4x U.S. Open National Champion
* 2x BJJ American International Champion
* 2x Pacific Submission Grappling Champion – Honolulu, HI (2008)
* Champion – NAGA No-Gi Advanced/Expert 2006, 2008 (Chicago)
* Champion – NAGA Champion Black Belt Division 2006, 2008 (Chicago)
* 2nd Place North American Abu Dhabi Qualifier (2002 – San Diego)
* 2nd Place – III Pac. Northwest BJJ Championship (No Gi) Advanced & Absolute (Jan 2007)
* 3rd Place – First No Gi World Championship (Dec 2007)
* 2nd Place – CA. State Championships of Sub. Grappling (Dec 2006)
* U.S. BJJ National Team Member 2003 & 2004 (U.S. vs Brazil)
* Silver Medalist – Gracie Arnolds 2006