Jonathan “JT” Torres has just been promoted to the rank of a 4th degree BJJ black belt!
He’s been promoted by his long-time friend and coach, Andre Galvao:
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JT Torres is one of the hardest workers in the Jiu-Jitsu community.
His story is an inspiring one, a true “rags to riches” example:
When I was 15 years old, I set my mind on earning my black belt, becoming World Champion and opening my own academy.
I’m very grateful to have accomplished all three goals that I set for myself years ago but they didn’t come easy.When I set out in my journey I didn’t have many available resources but I did everything I could to improve with what I had.
I’m a PuertoRican kid born and raised in NY, didn’t come from money, and my parents split when I was young, some of my close friends growing up have passed away and some even addicts.
I worked at an ice cream shop, I worked at McDonald’s, I worked at a hospital as a transport and which ever side gig I could find to financially help me along the way, there was no sponsors for me coming up through the ranks.
It wasn’t EASY to get to where I am today. But I NEVER gave up and I ALWAYS GAVE 100 PERCENT EFFORT!
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