John Lawrence
Black Belt 3rd° under Pedro and Daniel Vianna
Head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
 

John began training under Pedro and Daniel Vianna of Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2006. John started running their kids program after he earned his blue belt, and helped grow the young team into the competitive force that it is today. As John advanced through the ranks, he began teaching weekly adult classes and managing the school, all while traveling and competing as frequently as his schedule allowed.

John has had the privilege of competing at the World and Pan American Championships, and has fought countless gi and no-gi submission matches. His competition experience includes:

  • 1st Place Black Masters III Middle: IBJJF Cleveland Open No-Gi 2024

  • 2nd Place Black Masters III Middle: IBJJF Cleveland Open 2024

  • 2nd Place Black Masters III Middle: IBJJF American National Championship No-Gi 2024

  • 1st Place Black Masters III Middle: IBJJF Chicago Open No-Gi 2024

  • 2nd Place Black Masters II Middle: IBJJF Indianapolis Open No-Gi 2024

  • 3rd Place Black Masters II Middle: IBJJF Pan No-Gi 2023

  • 2nd Place Black Masters II Middle: IBJJF Chicago Open No-Gi 2023

  • 1st Place Black Masters II Middle: IBJJF Dallas Open No-Gi 2023

  • 1st Place Black Masters II Middle: IBJJF Nashville Open No-Gi 2022

  • 3rd Place Black Masters II Middle: IBJJF Nashville Open 2022

  • 1st Place Black Masters II Middle No-Gi: IBJJF Nashville Open 2021

  • 2nd Place Black Masters II Middle: IBJJF Atlanta Open 2021

  • 1st Place Black Masters II Middle: IBJJF Chicago Open 2021

  • 1st Place Black Masters II Middle: IBJJF Indianapolis Open 2021

  • 2nd Place Black Masters I Middle: IBJJF Indianapolis Open No-Gi 2021

  • 2nd Place Black Masters II Light: IBJJF Austin Winter Open 2020

  • 1st Place Black Masters II Light: IBJJF Chicago Spring Open 2019

  • Winner: Fight To Win Pro 110 Black Belt Superfight 2019

  • 1st Place Expert Lightweight Adult: NAGA Cincinnati 2018

  • 2nd Place Black Adult Light No-Gi: IBJJF Chicago Spring Open 2017

  • 2nd Place Black Adult Feather: IBJJF Chicago Spring Open 2017

  • 3rd Place Black Open Weight: American Grappling Challenge 2017

  • 2nd Place Black Adult Light: IBJJF Miami Open 2016

  • 2nd Place Black Adult Light: IBJJF Dallas Open 2016

  • 2nd Place No-Gi Expert Light: NAGA Cincinnati 2016

  • 2nd Place No-Gi Expert Light: NAGA Pittsburg 2015

  • 1st Place Brown Adult Light: American Grappling Challenge 2015

  • 2nd Place Brown Adult Light: IBJJF Atlanta Winter Open 2015

  • 2nd Place Brown Adult Light No-Gi: IBJJF Chicago Summer Open 2014

  • 2nd Place No-Gi Expert Light: NAGA Michigan 2014

  • 3rd Place No-Gi Expert Light: NAGA Pittsburg 2014

  • 2nd Place Brown Adult Light No-Gi: IBJJF Chicago Fall Open 2014

  • 1st Place Brown Open Weight: American Grappling Challenge 2014

  • 2nd Place Brown Adult Light No-Gi: IBJJF Chicago Winter Open 2013

  • 3rd Place Purple Adult Absolute: EGO Indianapolis 2012

  • 2nd Place No-Gi Advanced Light: US Grappling 2011

  • 3rd Place No-Gi Expert Feather: NAGA Midwest Championships 2011

  • 2nd Place No-Gi Advanced Feather: C3 Patriot Games 2011

  • 3rd Place: Tohkon Judo Classic 2011

  • 2nd Place Purple Adult Super Feather: EGO Indianapolis 2011

  • 3rd Place Purple Adult Feather: USBJJF US Open 2010

  • 3rd Place Purple Adult Feather: IBJJF Chicago Open 2010

  • 3rd Place No-Gi Advanced Feather: US Grappling 2010

  • 1st Place Purple Adult Light: C3 Grappler Fest 2009

  • 1st Place Purple Adult Light: C3 Patriot Games 2009

Connect with John:
Call or text him at (216) 262-8468
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