Professor Jason has been a dedicated student, practitioner, and athlete in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts & Judo since 2004. In the early years of MMA, Jason found the world of martial arts as his way of life. He then started competing to become a professional fighter and athlete, he never looked back since that time. Jason paused his pro fighting to fulfill his passion and dream to teach the martial arts for future generations, with his wife alongside him. 

He received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2015 from Junior Fernandez following the lineage of Ricardo Liborio, Carlson Gracie, Carlos Gracie & Mitsuyo Maeda. In the recent year he received his Judo black belt from Marc Marcel. 

Mastermind MMA Academy was founded on the belief that through martial arts we can improve their athletic development, increase focus and develop self discipline. Train in the most positive environment building a lifetime of friendships and travel with a team of competitors.