Josh Guerra Bio
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Josh Guerra started training in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu when he was 11 years old. He originally began training as a way to lose weight and build self-esteem, but after competing in his first Jiu-Jitsu tournament, he knew that he wanted to be a competitive athlete. After four and half years of training Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Josh received his blue belt and made the decision to become a part of the GD Jiu-Jitsu Association. Training under GD Jiu-Jitsu propelled Josh forward in his competition career and he competed in tournaments across the United States and won major titles against high-level competitors. In June of 2019 Coach Josh received his black belt from Gustavo Dantas and is ranked 21 in the world by the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) in the adult black belt division. Josh not only loves competing but has a passion for teaching others the art that has had such a major impact on his life. His hope is to be able to make a difference in people's lives and influence them in a positive way through Jiu-Jitsu.
Competition Accomplishments
Black Belt | June 2019
Gold- 2019 IBJJF Phoenix Open
Gold- 2019 Fight2Win Phoenix SuperFight
Bronze- 2019 IBJJF Las Vegas
Gold 2019 AGF Phoenix Open
Brown Belt | June 2016 – 2019
Gold- 2017 IBJJF Seattle Open (Absolute)
Gold- 2017 IBJJF Seattle Open
Silver- 2017 IBJJF American Nationals
Bronze- 2017 Abu Dhabi Pro trials LA (Absolute)
Gold- 2017 Abu Dhabi Pro trials LA
Silver- 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam LA
Gold- 2017 Arizona State Championships
Bronze- 2017 IBJJF Pan American Championships
Gold- 2017 Old Pueblo Jiu-Jitsu Open (Absolute)
Gold- 2017 Old Pueblo Jiu-Jitsu Open
Gold- 2017 Arizona International Open (Absolute)
Gold- 2017 Arizona International Open
Gold- 2016 IBJJF New York Pro
Bronze- 2016 IBJJF New York Pro (Absolute)
Bronze- 2016 IBJJF Asian International Open (Absolute)
Gold- 2016 IBJJF Asian International Open
Gold-2016 American Grappling Federation Gi
Gold- 2016 American Grappling Federation No Gi
Gold- 2016 Arizona State Championships
Bronze- 2016 IBJJF American Nationals
Bronze- 2016 IBJJF American Nationals (Absolute)
Silver- 2016 IBJJF Austin Open
Bronze- 2016 IBJJF Chicago Open
Purple Belt | January 2014 – June 2016
Bronze- 2016 IBJJF Pan American Championships
Silver- 2015 IBJJF Santa Cruz Pro
Silver- 2015 IBJJF Austin International Open
Gold- 2015 IBJJF Vegas Summer International Open
Gold- 2015 Arizona State Championships (Absolute)
Silver- 2015 Arizona State Championships
Bronze- 2015 IBJJF Spring Vegas International Open
Silver- 2015 Grand Canyon State Games
Silver- 2015 Grand Canyon State Games (Absolute)
Gold – 2015 Arizona International Open
Silver- 2015 IBJJF Houston International Open
Gold- 2014 Southwest BJJ Classic
Silver- 2014 Arizona State Championships
Silver- 2014 NABJJF Grand Canyon State Open
Gold- 2014 NAGA State Championships
Silver- 2014 Arizona Open
Bronze- 2014 Arizona Open (Absolute)