Josh Cisneros
Josh Cisneros is our lead instructor here at Roots BJJ. He is committed to sharing his vast knowledge, and world class BJJ with his students.
Josh says “I have spent half my life training Jiu Jitsu, creating memories and experiencing the world through Competitions/Teaching. My goal is to give back my knowledge to the Jitsu Jitsu Community that I’ve gained throughout the years. I aim to be a Teacher that someone can feel comfortable to depend on for guidance.”
Josh brings 12 years of Training Experience, 11+ years of Competition Experience, 8+ years of Teaching Experience, and is a Professional Jiu Jitsu Athlete with International Competition and Teaching Experience
Major Acheivements:2024 ADCC Bronze Medalist
2022 ADCC Semi Finalist
2022 ADCC West Coast Trials Silver Medalist
2020 IBJJF Pans Black Belt Champion
2020 IBJJF American Nationals Black Belt Champion
2023 IBJJF American Nationals Nogi Champion
2019 IBJJF Worlds Silver Medalist
3X IBJJF Nogi World Champion
5X IBJJF American Nationals Champion
3X F2W Lightweight Nogi Champion
John Villafuerte
Damian Hosokawa
Damian says "Jiu Jitsu has been a sport that has had great impact on my life. I started training when I was 5 years old and ever since I have been in love with the sport. It has brought me lifetime friends and family that I will forever be grateful for. My journey in the sport has allowed me to compete both locally and internationally as well as train with the highest level athletes in the meantime. I am inspired to give back my knowledge and help the academy achieve all the goals they set for themselves”
Major Acheivements:2023 IBJJF Pan American Champion
2023 IBJJF Europeans Silver Medalist
2020 IBJJF American National Champion
2019 IBJJF Pan American Silver Medalist
Multiple Time IBJJF open champion
4-0 Fight to Win record
Joshua Rozenboom
Mike Ostrowski
