JJ Howard

Finding his calling in football, Jonathan learned to train hard and smart becoming the second team All-American Running Back JC. He moved on to Pro Football in the U.S. and Europe where he received multiple rushing and scoring records and titles. During these pursuits, Jonathan trained under NFL Speed Coach Charlie Parker and Olympic Sprinting and Hurdling Coach Brent McFarlane. Back in California, Jonathan pursued mixed martial arts training specifically in Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, and Krav Maga. He has trained with the MMA greats including Bas Rutten, Randy Couture, Mac Danzig, Jason Miller, and Karo Parisyan. In Jiu Jitsu, Jonathan has trained under Eddie Bravo, Jeff Glover, Franjinha, Sean Apperson, and Shawn Williams. Recent accomplishments include the gold medal at the 2010 Pan-Am International Jiu Jitsu Tournament, the gold medal at the 2010 Southern California Pankration Tournament and the gold medal at the 2010 Worlds International Jiu Jitsu Championship.