JAG

JAG's martial arts training began in 1987's South Bronx under step father Ediberto Perez. Skilled in Muay Thai and Jeet kune do concepts, Perez trained Garcia in mixed martial arts and unarmed self defense. Joshua's uncle and MMA inspiration, the late Leonardo Toro, was a close combat instructor for the United States Army and Goju-Ryu black belt under the great Grand master Aaron Banks. JAG's fascination with GoJu- te and close quarters combat led him to the study of Japanese Budô and Submission Grappling.

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JAG trained in mixed martial arts and freestyle wrestling for 7 years attending TSK during the off season. He polished his grappling technique as BHS wrestling team captain under coach Ronald Bligh.  JAG attended Clarion university's individual/team camps, USA wrestling and Mat-time wrestling school. He joined the United States Marine corp at age 17 learning the refining close combat skills of Kyokushin Kai, Marine Corps. L.I.N.E. and M.C.M.A.P.

Today, JAG continues in the traditions of Kyokushin Kai and is a dedicated student of Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu and Kwon Jae-Hwa TKD.

"Absorb what is useful. Reject what is useless."