Jonathan Torres (Jiu Jitsu practitioner)

Jonathan Torres, also known as "JT" Torres, is a Puerto Rican American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.[22] He is known for a number of competitive accomplishments earned both prior to and following his promotion to black belt.[23]

Jonathan Torres
Born (1989-09-02) September 2, 1989
New York City United States
Other namesJT
Spiderman
ResidenceWestchester, New York
Nationality American
DivisionLightweight
StyleBrazilian Jiu Jitsu
TeamAtos Jiu-Jitsu
Rank     3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Jonathan Torres
Medal record
Grappling
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
2019 Anaheim, California -77kg
2017 Espoo, Finland -77kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Grappling
World No-Gi Championship
2013 Lightweight (Black)
2012 Lightweight (Black)
2010 Lightweight (Black)[1]
2009 Lightweight (Black)[2]
2008 Lightweight (Brown)[3]
Pan No-Gi Championship
2010 Lightweight (Black)[4]
2009 Lightweight (Black)[5]
2008 Lightweight (Brown)[6]
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2015 Lightweight (Black)
2014 Lightweight (Black)[7]
2011 Lightweight (Black)[7]
2009 Lightweight (Brown)[8]
Pan-American Championship
2014 Lightweight (Black)[9]
2013 Lightweight (Black)[9]
2011 Lightweight (Black)[9]
2009 Lightweight (Brown)[10]
2007 Featherweight (Purple)[11]
2006 Lightweight (Blue Juvenile)[12]
European Open Championships
2014 Middleweight (Black)[13]
2012 Lightweight (Black)[13]
2011 Lightweight (Black)[14]
2010 Lightweight (Black)[15]
2009 Lightweight (Brown)[16]
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2010 Lightweight (Black)[17]
Asian Open Championship
2012 Lightweight (Black)
2012 Absolute (Black)
2010 Lightweight (Black)
2010 Absolute (Black)
New York International Open Championship
2010 Lightweight (Black)[18]
2009 Lightweight (Brown)[19]
Miami International Open Championship
2010 Lightweight (Black)[20]
2009 Lightweight (Black)[21]

Though having won numerous victories in gi competition, Torres has been particularly successful in no-gi events, earning multiple international championships.[23]

In March 2013, Torres left Team Lloyd Irvin and joined Atos Jiu-Jitsu.[24]

On November 22, 2014, Torres fought Rory MacDonald in a grappling match in Metamoris V. Giving up 40 pounds, the fight ended in a draw.

References
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  9. "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on May 30, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  10. "Pan 2009". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on August 22, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  11. "Pan American 2007". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  12. "Pan 2006". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
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  16. "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  17. "Resultados". Official CBJJ results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  18. "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  19. "NY Open". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  20. "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  21. "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  22. "Puerto Rican takes absolute brown" (in Portuguese). 31 January 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  23. "JT Torres (Lloyd Irvin)". BJJ Heroes. January 10, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
  24. "Keenan confirms move to Atos JJ, JT Torres follows". Graciemag. March 1, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2013.


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