About

(Founder, Logistics Ops)

 

Jonathan Florendo is a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served for eight years before continuing his commitment to serving others in his civilian career.

A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with more than twelve years of experience on the mats, Jon earned his black belt under Professor Eric Acha, a Jean Jacques Machado black belt.

Following his military service, Jon became a professorial firefighter, a role he has honorably held for more than fourteen years.

Jon currently coaches at Peninsula Self Defense in California, where he shares the benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with service members, Veterans, first responders, families, and members of the local community.

For Jon, Jiu-Jitsu is more than a martial art. It is a tool for developing resilience, discipline, confidence, personal growth, and overall well-being.

Through both his professional career and his work on the mats, Jon continues to give back to the military, first responder, and martial arts communities—helping others build strength, purpose, and confidence both on and off the mats.

 

Peace and Welcome to the community.