Garry Tonon is known as one of America’s greatest and most entertaining grapplers. An ADCC medalist and MMA fighter under ONE, he has done it all in terms of grappling and has done it in style too. Unlike many other Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specialists though, he’s also known for his wit and humor away from the mats, with sayings such as “Your mom’s favorite grappler” and “Cash, chicks, and championships”, it’s no wonder that he’s amassed a legion of fans.
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When did Garry Tonon start training?
Garry Tonon started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 14. This was after his friend took him to a class and from then he was hooked. It should be noted that he also had previous training experience in high school wrestling. This makes sense, as his wrestling in a BJJ setting is very high level and only adds to his nogi prowess.
What weight is Garry Tonon in fights?
When fighting in MMA, Tonon usually weighs in at around 70KG. However, in BJJ, he often competes at just under 73KG, otherwise known as lightweight (this is without the gi). In BJJ though, he has been known to fluctuate in his weight, and has also competed at closer to 80KG. This may be his walk around weight, but often he is known as a lightweight athlete.
Who is Garry Tonon’s striking coach?
Although Tonon is best known for his BJJ and wrestling, he has also developed skillful striking qualities too. His striking coach is John Danaher, who is also his main coach for general martial arts. Danaher trained Muay Thai for over ten years, which combined with his smarts and eye for detail means that Tonon is in safe hands when he learns how to throw kicks, punches, and elbows.
How tall is Garry Tonon?
Garry Tonon is roughly 5’9 in height. As he weighs around 75KG, this makes sense. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why he’s so good at BJJ. With training partners such as Nicky Rodriguez and Gordon Ryan at over 6’2, it’s no surprise that Tonon has developed great technical skills. Because of his ability to beat significantly bigger opponents, his nickname is ‘The Lion Killer’.
How old is Garry Tonon?
Born on 29th September, 1991 – Garry Tonon is 4 years older than his team mate Gordon Ryan.
Who gave Garry Tonon his black belt?
Contrary to popular belief, Tonon’s black belt was not awarded to him by John Danaher. As Tonon was originally from New Jersey, he trained extensively under Tom DeBlass for several years. It was DeBlass and Ricardo Almeida who awarded him his black belt back in 2013.
What is Garry Tonon’s best submission?
Statistically speaking, Tonon’s best submission by some distance is the heel hook. This is no surprise, considering John Danaher helped revolutionize the leg lock game. As a black belt in no gi, roughly 50% of his submissions have been by heel hook. He is also known for a brutal front headlock that links in with successful guillotine attacks.
