Josh Cisneros - BJJ Black Belt Champion

Josh Cisneros has built an impressive record of jiu-jitsu. This has been achieved by undergoing numerous competitions and tough training sessions. In the industry of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Cisneros showcased professional dedication and absolute passion. He is widely recognized as the rising star of BJJ who led the way to conquer various victories. Cisneros marked his identity in significant competitions namely ADCC West Coast Trials, Fight 2 Win 145 lbs No-Gi Champion IBJJF American Nationals, and IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI. Josh Cisneros is the brother of another BJJ Athlete Jacob Cisneros. 

In California, USA the promising BJJ practitioner was born on 2 May 2000. From childhood, he was keenly involved in sports. He wants to delve deep into wrestling; which he played for about 12 years. During the days of his childhood, Cisneros practiced boxing and Muay Thai only for a few years.

Cisneros’ Father decided to let his two sons Josh and Jacob join the classes of BJJ. Josh began the jiu-jitsu journey and became part of Team Visalia Academy, along with his brother.

Cisneros brothers were indulging in the art of BJJ , Josh was quick in learning the methods and techniques. He is exceptional in performing various guards. He was becoming widely recognized while competing in colored belts. He secured 1st position in IBJJF World Championship No-Gi, IBJJF World Championship No-Gi Juvenile, IBJJF Pan Championship Juvenile, and IBJJF World Championship Juvenile.

Josh Cisneros started his training under Tom Knox after joining Visalia Academy. In his journey from the white belt to the black, he stayed with the same coach. His sole focus was turning to jiu-jitsu, rather than wrestling. Josh Cisneros was promoted to black belt in August 2020. 

With his dedication and passion, his name appeared in the world of BJJ, as the most competent athlete. He depicted his profound skills and expertise on the mat.

Josh has competed with the world's toughest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors named Kade Ruotolo, Paulo Miyao, and Lucas Pinheiro. Cisneros's main achievement is winning IBJJF in Gi and No Gi competition. His inspiration and ambition went on increasing and he made the way to reach the goal of winning the ADCC competition.

The jiu-jitsu fighter is famous for his extraordinary performance on the mat that no other grappler has shown. That is why Josh is known as the sports rising star. He has conquered the professional record of 40 wins and 19 losses until April 2024. Josh has achieved a prominent place by competing against the best BJJ athletes.

In 2019, at the World No-Gi Championship, an electrifying match was organized between Josh Cisneros and Luis Castillo. The intensity of the match increases with the epic moves of the grapplers. In the beginning, Luis Castillo started to drag Josh, he held the leg and pulled Josh onto the mat. Josh was quick to pass out through the guard. The duration of the match was four minutes. Josh used the technique of triangle choke from the guard that led toward his victory.

In 2022 an exhilarating match has been started between Josh Cisneros and Gianni Grippo. The competitive BJJ grapplers were in front of each other and desperately wanted to defeat the opposition. The match started with Grippo's guard position, and both grapplers tried to take submission for the first few minutes. Josh quickly came up with an insane move of the Kneebar (Suloev stretch) that made his way to the victory.

A wild jiu-jitsu match opened the eyes of onlookers with the intense grappling and submission techniques. The dynamic techniques and speed of Josh Cisneros made the spectators breathless causing Creslinsten to stay stiff in his place. Josh was quick to change the moves rapidly, Josh achieved the victory by applying Armbar submission.

• 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2020)
• 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2020)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2021)
• 2nd Place ADCC West Coast Trials (2022)

• 1st Place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi (2019 brown)
• Fight 2 Win 145 lbs No-Gi Champion (2019)
• 1st Place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi Juvenile (2016)
• 1st Place IBJJF World Championship Juvenile (2016)
• 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship Juvenile (2017)
• 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2019 brown)
• 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship Juvenile (2017)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship Juvenile (2016)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2019 brown)
• 2nd Place IBJJF European Open (2019 purple)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Asian Open (2019 brown)
• 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2018 purple)

WILD Jiu-Jitsu Match! Josh Cisneros vs Ethan Crelinsten | 2022 ADCC World Championships

Joshua Cisneros VS Luis Castillo / World No-Gi Championship 2019

Diego Pato Oliveira vs. Joshua Cisneros | 2021 Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship

Joshua Cisneros VS David Mosleh / World No-Gi Championship 2019

Photo Credit: @cisneros_josh