JD is a web & brand manager for a Biotechnology company located in the bay area of California. JD is retired from competition but travels to judge tournaments as a way of giving back to the yoyoing sport.

Visit his website at YoYoFREAKS.com

Playing Since: 1999

Favorite Yo-Yos: Hitman, X-ConVict, Lyn Fury

Website: YoYoFreaks.com

Favorite Trick: Grinds

Achievements:
2003 US National Champion Single A
2003 World Champion Single A
2003 Bay Area Classic Single A Freestyle Champion
2002 Nationals – 4th place Single A
2002 California State Single A Freestyle Champion
2002 California State Single A Compulsory Champion
2002 Bay Area Classic Single A Freestyle Champion
2001 California State Single A Freestyle Champion
2001 Bay Area Classic Overall Ladder Champion
2000 Nationals Sports Division Champion

Advice:
“Practice hard, take it seriously, and have fun!”