Jonathans signature spiky blonde hair and sweet smile have always painted him as an innocent, loving boy.
He still continued to star in various film projects, such asLike Mikeand the TV showThe Resident.
Fourteen years later in 2020, Jonathan earned his black belt injiu-jitsu.
In 2012, he revealed toESPNhow he went down this unexpected path.
The child actor grew up in Westlake Village, a suburb of Los Angeles.
Jonathan said: My family actually owns an MMA promotion company, so its kind of a family deal.
Its calledFight Sports Entertainmentand they throw amateur fights in California.
Because of that, Ive given my mom a lot of the fighters to fight in a show.
Im actually training one of my friends right now hes fighting a jiu-jitsu guy.
So Im his sparring guy.
If its someone way better, I wont be a good sparring partner.
His followers and fans have shown support throughout his journey.
One fan commented: I remember watching you as a little kid.
And now youre a freaking beast and we practice the same martial arts.
I think thats so incredible!
Thanks for the memories and now the extra inspiration!
Some fans are supportive, while others have commented things such as: Still looks like a kid.
I wouldnt be the person I am today without it!
One user said: Yes!
Been your fan for so long.
I feel like Ive been on the journey with you.
Congrats Johnny!!!
This has only fueled him to be better.
Afew of these include the ability to develop strength and coordination, self-confidence, and flexibility.
Faster reflexes and a clearer mind without the constant bog of stress and anxiety are also common.
But his work as amartial artistextends beyond just a hobby.
Its just people wanting to help other people.
Everyone should have the right to worship without being discriminated against.
But that doesnt mean he has given up on acting forever.
He said, Everything I do is either Zoom or self-tape anyway.
I wanted to see what its like to live somewhere else.
