The name was given to him because of his flashy kicking style, blazing hand speed, highlight reel knockouts, and most of all - self belief in his abilities! He began training in martial arts at the age of 13 and has been training in martial for 21 years. Growing up, he used to get into a lot of fights in school, so his parents decided to put him in Karate Lessons at Ernie Reyes' West Coast Martial Arts to teach him discipline and respect. After training for awhile Travis lost the urge to fight in school and had a never ending desire to train to improve and someday master his techniques! He started fighting at point karate and Olympic style TKD tournaments all over California, and was winning almost every tournament that he showed up to.

As a true martial artist, Travis was on a quest to challenge himself physically, mentally and spiritually through fighting, so he started training with World champion Javier Mendez at American Kickboxing Academy to learn to kickbox. After becoming one of the top kickboxers in the nation, his technical skills led him to box professionally, where he remains undefeated. Aside from his kicking ability and hand speed, his greatest attribute as a fighter is his punching power. It is his god given gift, and he can end any fight at anytime with it! As a long standing member of Team AKA, Travis has fought around the world in numerous events, such as K-1 USA in Las Vegas, NV, and has won several titles including ISKA Amateur World Champion, and 2x ISKA National Champion. He has trained with champions such as Javier Mendez, K-1 veterans: Jean Claude Leuyer, Derek Yuen, Gary Owens, and Cung Le, UFC and Pride veterans: Frank Shamrock, Josh Thomson, Mike Swick, Trevor Prangley, Phil Baroni, and the list goes on.

He has trained in Tae kwon do, Boxing, and Muay Thai, and has started training in jiu-jitsu and mma. His greatest of achievements in martial arts isn't about the titles that he has won, or the shows that he has competed in. Travis' greatest achievement comes from self mastery and also imparting his knowledge, wisdom and experience to his students and fighters...seeing them grow as individuals as well as martial artists! Travis' martial arts inspirations are the warriors and champions that came before him, Javier Mendez, Miyamoto Musashi, Roy Jones, Peter Cunningham, Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, and Benny "the Jet" Urquidez! Goals for his fight career are to continue training to mentally and physically improve himself as a better fighter and coach, help promote the fight sport to fans worldwide! Travis Johnson is regarded as one of the best fighters pound for pound in the world by IKF and ISKA Professional Rankings!