He grew up in Bakersfield, CA, starting Judo training at the age of 4 with his father. By the time he turned 6, he began competing in Judo tournaments all across the United States, even fighting opponents in higher weight classes as per his father’s guidance. He achieved notable victories, winning junior national championships, Highschool nationals, and ultimately becoming the National Ladder champion in 1996. His dedication to Judo took him to Japan twice, where he competed. During his training, he relocated to Fresno and joined the Fresno State Judo team, finishing 1996 ranked as the sixth-best in the United States.

In 1997, he moved to the Bay Area and joined the Ralph Gracie JiuJitsu Team. It was there that his ground skills significantly improved. Within just two months of training under Cesar and Ralph Gracie, he earned his blue belt. While he initially faced difficulties, he was determined to bounce back after a close loss at the 1997 Nationals. His hard work paid off when he won the Joe Moreira Nationals in 1998, dominating his weight division by submitting every opponent, including Tyrone Glover. In the Absolute division, he secured second place, narrowly losing to a larger opponent by two points. The following year, he excelled at the US Open in Santa Cruz, triumphing over all opponents in his weight division, with the final match lasting a mere 14 seconds. He also emerged victorious in the Absolute division, defeating Genki Sudo.

After experiencing disappointment in his quest for a purple belt, he made the decision to quit Judo and Jiujitsu for a year. However, he soon regretted his choice and returned to training. It took him two months of rigorous effort to regain his shape, and he finally received his purple belt from Ralph Gracie. He continued his journey, winning matches as a purple belt, though facing challenging opponents like Tyrone at the Ralph Gracie tournament.

Due to challenging job prospects in the Bay Area, he relocated to Bakersfield, where he established his own academy. Although he briefly ventured into cage fights, he remains uncertain about further participation in that domain. In 2005, he achieved the remarkable accomplishment of earning a Black Belt in jiujitsu, adding to his existing 3rd-degree black belt in Judo. His family and friends hold great importance in his life, and he knows how to balance fun and seriousness. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and wholeheartedly embraces the opportunity to teach others without holding back.

During his time at Ralph Gracie’s, he acquired a nickname. While intensely training with a friend in preparation for the JiuJitsu Nationals, his friend marveled at his exceptional armlock skills and remarked, “Dang, it’s like you’re hunting the arm!” From that moment on, he became known as “Armhunter.” The nickname perfectly aligned with his impressive record, as he won approximately 90% of his matches by executing effective armbar submissions.