Jimmy started training in WTF Taekwondo in 2004. In 2006 his instructor moved and he began training at Henry’s Taekwondo.
He was promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt in 2010 by The United International Taekwondo Federation. Then to second degree in 2015.
From 2007 -2009 Jimmy was an active member of the Karate club at Radford University.
Jimmy Started training in Shotokan Karate at New River Valley Traditional Karate in 2014 where he still trains today. He was promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt by The INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION as well as Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association. Jimmy achieved the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt in 2024 through INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION.
- 2nd Degree Black Belt Shotokan Karate
- 2nd Degree Blackbelt ITF Taekwondo
- 1st Degree Black Belt American Karate
- 1st Place Men’s Kata 30 + AMAWW Tournament 2021
- Grand Champion AMAWW Tournament 2021
- NASKA Smoky Mountains Showdown – 2023 Kata 3rd Place
- 1st Place Traditional Weapons Virtual World Championships series A 2025
- Positive Coaching Alliance: Certified Double-Goal Coach
