Shaolin 5th Duan Instructor (10th level)
Taijiquan Instructor (5th level)
Jonathan began his practice of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts at the age of five at Yang’s Martial Arts Association (YMAA) in Andover, MA, where under the guidance of Mr. Chris Fazzio, he progressed in the YMAA Shaolin Kung Fu curriculum for 15 years.
In March 2008, Jonathan enrolled in the intensive 10-year training program at the YMAA California Retreat Center where he trained full-time under the direct supervision of YMAA founder and renowned martial arts teacher and author, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. Jonathan graduated in June 2018 and is a disciple of Dr. Yang.
Beginning his teaching career in 2000, Jonathan has since aided and instructed at numerous seminars and training camps in the United States and worldwide. He has also competed and judged in various tournaments around the nation.
As Jonathan further expands his knowledge, he hopes to help preserve the Traditional Chinese Martial Arts through continued practice, teaching classes and workshops, writing articles and books, and producing instructional videos and DVDs.
2023 April 22, USSA Shuai Jiao National Championships in Cleveland, OH
- US National Shuai Jiao Champion: Men’s 150lbs
2014 January 25, International Chinese Martial Arts Championship in Houston, TX
- Traditional Southern Barehand (18-35, Adv) – 1st
- Traditional Other Weapons (18-35, Adv) – 1st
2013 June 1, Tiger Claw Elite Championship in San Jose, CA
- Traditional Northern Barehand (18-39, Adv) – 2nd
- Traditional Short Weapons (18-39, Adv) – 2nd
- Traditional Long Weapons (18-39, Adv) – 3rd
2012 February 17, International Chinese Martial Arts Championship in Houston, TX
- Traditional Long Fist (18-34, Adv) – 1st
- Traditional Short Weapons (18-34, Adv) – 1st
- Traditional Long Weapons (18-34, Adv) – 3rd
- Traditional Other Weapons (18-34, Adv) – 1st
- Yang Style Taijiquan (18+, Adv) – 1st
- Taiji Sword Weapons (18+, Adv) – 1st
- Taiji Other Weapons (18+, Adv) – 1st
- Taiji Other Style (18+, Adv) – 2nd
- Grand Champion: Traditional Northern – Men
- Grand Champion: Taiji – Men
2012 June 9, Tiger Claw’s Kung Fu Magazine.com’s Championship in San Jose, CA
- Traditional Short Weapons (18-39, Adv) – 2nd
- Traditional Long Weapons (18-39, Adv) – 2nd
- Wild Aid – Unplaced
- Grand Champion: Traditional Kung Fu 18+, Adv
2011 June 4, Tiger Claw’s Kung Fu Magazine.com’s Championship in San Jose, CA
- Traditional Short Weapons (18-39, Adv) – 2nd
- Tai Chi Other/Internal (34-, Adv) – 1st
- Wild Aid – 3rd
2011 July 30, International Chinese Martial Arts Championship in Boston, MA
- Traditional Northern Barehand (18+, Adv) – 1st
- Yang Style Taijiquan (18+, Adv) – 1st
2010 June 12, Tiger Claw’s Kung Fu Magazine.com’s Championship in San Jose, CA
- Traditional Northern Barehand (18-39, Adv) – 1st
- Traditional Southern Barehand (18-39, Adv) – 2nd
- Traditional Short Weapons (18-39, Adv) – 1st
- Traditional Long Weapons (18-39, Adv) – 3rd
- Tai Chi Other/Internal (34-, Adv) – 1st
- Tai Chi/Internal Short Weapon (34-, Adv) – 3rd
- Wild Aid – Unplaced
- Earned Grand Champion title but was not informed and left the event early. Title was awarded to the next highest scoring competitor.
2008 October 18, 2nd World Cup Tai Chi Chuan Championship in Taipei, Taiwan
- All Other Tai Chi Forms (Men’s Adv, Division 1) – 1st
- All Other Tai Chi Weapons – Sword (Men’s Adv, Division 3) – 2nd
- All Other Tai Chi Weapons – Broadsword (Men’s Adv) – 4th
Traditional Kung Fu category
- 2018 May 19-29, Tiger Claw Elite Championship in San Jose, CA
- 2017 May 20-21, Tiger Claw Elite Championship in San Jose, CA
- 2016 May 21-22, Tiger Claw Elite Championship in San Jose, CA
- 2015 May 16, Tiger Claw Elite Championship in San Jose, CA
- Fundamental Martial Arts Conditioning: Jumping (Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine, May/June 2009)
- Fundamental Martial Arts Conditioning: Speed (Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine, March/April 2010)
- Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu, Advanced Sequences, DVD 1 (YMAA Publication Center, December 2010)
- Talent
- Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu, Advanced Sequences, DVD 2 (YMAA Publication Center, October 2012)
- Talent
- Kung Fu Body Conditioning, DVD 1 (YMAA Publication Center, March 2011)
- Talent, Photographs
- Kung Fu Body Conditioning, DVD 2 (YMAA Publication Center, June 2012)
- Camera Operator, Talent
- Yang Tai Chi for Beginners (YMAA Publication Center, January 2012)
- Talent, Photographs
- Meridian Qigong (YMAA Publication Center, August 2014)
- Production Manager, Director of Photography, Camera Operator
- Neigong: Martial Qigong for Internal Power (YMAA Publication Center, October 2014)
- Talent, Photographs
- Tai Chi Sword for Beginners (YMAA Publication Center, July 2015)
- Production Manager, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Photographs
- Sai Fundamental Training (YMAA Publication Center, January 2016)
- Production Manager, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Talent, Photographs