With the recommendation of Arjan Carlos Moreno, both he and his Muay Thai instructor made the move to train with the 2nd Degree Gracie Black Belt Professor Marcus Neuenschwander (Carlos Gracie Jr. 2nd Degree Black Belt). Jonathon’s love grew drastically for the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Training hard over the course of the next few years, Jonathon was able to compete in the IBJJF World Championships, advance his way through Purple Belt, and was promoted to Brown Belt in September of 2014. Unfortunate circumstances forced Professor Marcus Neuenschwander back to his hometown (Belo Horizonte) in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, opening a new opportunity for Jonathon to study under Brazilian Professor Pedro Mello (Alexandre de Souza Black Belt). After a short 12 months, Professor Pedro Mello had decided to return to Brazil.
Looking for a new home, Jonathon found his way to Shebaro Jiu Jitsu and WeDefy Foundation Headquarters in McKinney, TX. Studying under head instructor and 4th Degree Black Belt Alan Shebaro (1st Gen. Carlos Machado Black Belt), Jonathon was awarded his Black Belt October 30th, 2016. Having the opportunity to open his own academy in 2019, Jonathon was able to re-affiliate with his Jiu-Jitsu roots under Marcus Neuenschwander and the CJJF Team. Professor Jonathon is passionate about competing and continues to actively fight in some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world.
competition record
1st Place – 2020 IBJJF American Nationals – Black Belt, Masters 1 Super Heavyweight
2nd Place – 2020 IBJJF American Nationals – Black Belt, Open Class
3rd Place – 2019 IBJJF American Nationals – Black Belt, Masters 1 Medium Heavyweight
FTW Pro – 2019 Black Belt Competitor (Winner by Submission)
1st Place – 2018 IBJJF Dallas Open – Black Belt, Masters 1 Middle Weight
2nd Place – 2018 IBJJF Washington DC Open – Black Belt, Masters 1 Middle Weight
FTW Pro – 2018 Black Belt Competitor (Winner by Submission)
3rd Place – 2017 IBJJF Dallas Open – Black Belt, Masters 1 Middle Weight
3rd Place – 2016 IBJJF Dallas Open – Brown Belt, Adult Middle Weight
2nd Place – 2015 Grand Prix Grappling – Adult Brown Absolute
1st Place – 2015 Grand Prix Grappling – Adult Brown 170LB
1st Place – 2014 FTW/WGC Texas State Championship – Adult Purple Belt Absolute.
1st Place – 2014 FTW/WGC Texas State Championship – 169.9LB Adult Purple Belt Division.
2nd Place – 2014 Matshark Pro – GI Adult Purple Belt – Weight Division and Absolute.
2nd Place – 2014 Matshark Pro – Expert NO-GI – Weight Division and Absolute.
2nd Place – 2013 FTW Europa Super Show – 169.9LB Adult Purple Belt Division.