John began training Parkour in 2005 in the suburbs of Central New Jersey before attending community jams in NYC, courtesy of Jesse Danger whom he had attended high school with years before. John then moved to California where he attended the University of San Francisco for Psychology and Philippine Studies. After his studies, John worked as a case manager and after-school program director/tutor at a non-profit for at-risk youth and their families. He returned to the east coast to join The Movement Creative as a coach in 2016. Fast-forward to present day and John now serves as Director of Summer Camp and Parkour Adventure After-school. In his spare time, John reads Lee Child novels, and scours the city for the best all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants.