Jason Johnson (actor)
Jason Johnson | |
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| Born | November 30, 1974 |
| Other names | Jason Scott Johnson, J. Scott Johnson |
| Occupation(s) | Kickboxer, Fitness Professional and Actor |
| Known for | Professional Kickboxing Record |
Jason Johnson (born November 30, 1974) is a professional kickboxer, US Marine, fitness professional, and actor.[1][2][3][4] He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Early Life and Education
Johnson was in born Janesville, Wisconsin on November 30, 1974.[1][5] Jason Scott Johnson graduated from Martin Luther High School in Greendale, Wisconsin in 1993. That year he was the Wisconsin State Wrestling Champion at 189 lbs (86 kg).[1][5]
US Marines Career
Johnson was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps and served from 1993 to 1997.[1] He was deployed to Port au Prince, Haiti, where he oversaw peacekeeping efforts.[1] Johnson worked with the US Border Patrol in Joint Task Force Operations in Mexico, and he trained with the British Royal Marines in the United Kingdom.[1] In 1994 Johnson’s platoon named him the "Iron Man” of boot camp.[5] That year he also qualified for the Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team in Norfolk, VA, and he remained a member of that team until 1996.[1][5] Johnson graduated from "Airborne" School at Ft. Benning, GA in 1996. He was a member of the Marine Corps’ 2nd Force Reconnaissance unit.[1][5]
Kickboxing career
Johnson began his training in Muay Thai kickboxing with fighter Duke Roufus.[1] Johnson won his first fight on September 6, 1998 against Jack Lagrange.[1] Johnson beat experienced opponents, and earned himself the nickname "The Gladiator".[1] In 1999, he became the IKF USA National Amateur MuayThai Rules Heavyweight Champion.[1][3][5] He also won the World International Federation Muay Thai Amateur (IFMA) Super Heavyweight Championship in Bangkok, Thailand.[1][3][5] He was ranked 7th in the world as a professional kickboxer.[1] His record is 15 wins, 1 loss, and 11 KOs.[1][5]
Fitness career
Jason Scott Johnson is a certified personal trainer and performance enhancement specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine.[2][3][5] Johnson founded Go Beyond Fitness.[5] Johnson is a sports and fitness model.[3][5] In 2010, he was a sports model champion at MuscleMania in Orange County.[3] Johnson appeared in Bowflex training DVDs and in an 8-volume Muay Thai video series with Duke Roufus.[3] Johnson authored the 2011 fitness book Recreate Yourself: Simple Steps To Rapidly Burn Fat and Sculpt Your Body.[6] Johnson was also a member of Team USA in Bodybuilding in 2009.[6]
Acting career
Jason Johnson is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA.[3][4] He starred as Ryan Kristoff in Magma: Earth's Molten Core, a 2005 movie directed by Dom Magwili.[7] In 2006, he co-starred as Spry in Reptilicant, a film directed by Desi Singh. Johnson has appeared in US television programs including Passions, General Hospital, Covert Action, and Days of Our Lives.[4] he was also a character in a DC Comics comic book, and worked as a stunt performer at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.[1][4]
Accreditations and Achievements
Johnson is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a certified CrossFit Endurance Specialist.[5] He is a certified Personal Trainer. In 2010 Johnson became a Corrective Exercise Specialist. Johnson is a competitive Ironman triathlete.[8] He has appeared in - or written for - Men’s Fitness, Ironman, Physical, Muscle and Fitness, and Exercise for Men.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Jason Johnson". IKF Kickboxing. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
- ^ a b Thomas, Ben. "How to Stick to Your Resolutions by Hacking Your Brain". Huffington Post. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Jason Scott Johnson's Page". Fitness Star Network. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Jason Scott Johnson". IMDB. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Go Beyond fitness". Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ^ a b "Recreate Yourself".
- ^ "Magma: Earth's Molten Core". IMDB UK. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
- ^ "2011 Results: Louisville". Ironman. Retrieved February 1, 2013.