John Perez's passion for healthy living and anti-bullying lead him to the fascinating world of jiu jitsu, a self defense based martial arts. Perez and his wife Riss are the owners of Dogwood Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense in Dyersburg, Tenn. From Texas to Tennessee, Perez has spread his knowledge of jiu jitsu to children and adults alike, teaching them self defense and the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. His goal is to build a team of individuals from the Dyer County community that are looking for self defense training, fitness and anti-bullying strategies in a fun and safe family environment. To learn more about Dogwood Brazilian Jiu Jitsu visit dogwoodbjj.com or visit their Facebook page.