Born and raised in the small town of Gilroy, CA, I was a wrestler and football player throughout high school and then joined the United States Army at 18. I served from 2008 to 2011, and did one tour in Afghanistan. During my military career, physical fitness was still a priority of mine. I received various awards & medals including 2014 Best Warrior in the Army Reserves.
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After finishing my active duty contract, I relocated to Orange Country to pursue a degree Kinesiology. During this time I started my mixed martial arts career and was apart of Mark Munoz’s team at Reign Training Center in Lake Forest, CA. I graduated from Vanguard University of Southern California with emphasis on Exercise Sports Science in 2016.
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I have been in the fitness industry for 7 years working with youth, teens, professional athletes in all sports, rehabilitation, and those just wanting a healthier lifestyle. Primal Fitness Centers is my home with its doors always open. Email me at justin@primalfitnesscenters.com.