Master Johnson began training in Tae kwon do in 1981 and is now a 8th degree black belt under the United States Traditional Taekwondo Society. He has taught the accredited martial arts program at the Unversity of Texas at Arlington since 1986. He teaches Women's self defense, Co-Ed self defense, and is the advisor and head instructor for the University Martial Arts Association.
Master Johnson has competed in tournaments all over the United States and has won over 100 trophies, medals, and 35 Grand Champion trophies. He won the Traditional Karate League Eagle Award as the top black belt men's competitor six times.
He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington and has lived in Arlington since 1980. He owns and runs the Texas Black Belt Academy with the help of his wife, Becky, and son, Josh. He is a member of South Park Baptist Church in Fort Worth.