Casey Johnston

Casey Johnston was born with a light in him, and from an early age, it was clear that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu would become an important part of his life.

At just four years old, Casey began following his father, Jake Johnston, onto the mats. What started as a young boy spending time with his father grew into a lifelong relationship with the art, its traditions, and the remarkable people who helped shape his journey.

Throughout his childhood, Casey had the rare opportunity to learn from some of the most respected teachers in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He earned his yellow belt under Professor Pedro Sauer and later received his orange and green belts under Ryron and Rener Gracie.

By the age of fourteen, Casey was already helping his father run classes at Gracie Zion, gaining valuable experience not only as a practitioner but as a young instructor learning the responsibility that comes with teaching others.

In 2022, Casey became a fully Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instructor, marking an important milestone in a journey that had begun so many years earlier.

Today, Casey serves as a lead instructor at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. George, where he plays an essential role in teaching Gracie Bullyproof, Gracie Combatives, and helping students develop the confidence, patience, and technical understanding that define the Gracie philosophy.

Having grown up on the mats, Casey brings something special to his teaching: a lifetime of experience with the art, a deep respect for its traditions, and an understanding that the greatest lessons of jiu-jitsu often reach far beyond the training room.

For Casey, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has never been simply something he does. It has been a part of who he is for nearly his entire life.