Jimbo started his Jiu-Jitsu career in 2007 under Professor Rodrigo Vaghi in Omaha, and was promoted up through purple belt. He earned his brown belt under Greg Lawson since joining LBJJ in 2020. Jimbo competed in the IBJJF World Master in 2013 and 2016. He has 30 years of experience as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and men's gymnastics coach. He holds a degree in Secondary Science Education from UNL.