Brandon native who started jiu-jitsu at 12, in 2004. Trained under Joey Best and Johnny Weisser at Ybor City Jiu-Jitsu Club from 2015 and was promoted to black belt on March 2, 2024, the 7th black belt under Joey Best of Tactics Jiu-Jitsu. Has competed gi and no-gi (IBJJF and sub-only rules) at every belt level, and has refereed for Grappling Industries, COPA and Arte Suave.