John is the founder and head coach of the Bushido Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Zionsville, Indiana.

Prior to Bushido, John was a successful runner. After his running career came to a close he began training Jiu-Jitsu under multiple time World and Pan-Am Champion, John Connors in Norwood, MA continuing at the Nick Diaz Academy in Lodi and Stockton, CA before landing home at Manchester Jiu-Jitsu, Manchester, CT under Rob Magao, 3rd degree Black Belt under legendary Jiu-Jitsu Master Pedro Sauer.

John is a 1st Degree Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu under his coach, Rob Magao of Manchester Jiu-Jitsu, Manchester, CT,

Over the years, John has fought, competed as well as coached students to success in numerous local, regional and national grappling competitions as well as amateur and professional mixed martial arts.

He started the Bushido Zionsville Academy after utilizing what he learned during training at some of the world’s most prestigious Jiu-Jitsu and MMA gyms as well as self-defense from Rob Magao and coaches at Manchester Jiu-Jitsu to create Indiana’s premier Martial Arts academy. 

Through Bushido, John is able to share his passion for the “way of the warrior,” and building character through martial arts training.