About Artisan Fitness
Artisan Fitness Inc. was created to provide high quality training for people who are serious about achieving their goals. It is a combination of my passion for fitness and my loyal clients that have made this company and website possible. And just so people know, I LOVE what I do! - Jonathan McSweet, Owner of Artisan Fitness Inc., NSCA-CPT
What We Specialize In:
Fat loss and Strength Training. If you're someone who wants to burn fat or you're an athlete looking to better meet the demands of your sport you're in the right place. We don't specialize in Bodybuilding, Rehabilitation, or "General Fitness." Those things bore me to death and you'd be better served by finding someone who likes doing those things.
Locations
Zachary: 4pm-7pm Mon. - Fri.
Our Staring Lane Boot Camp:
Our Coursey Boulevard Boot Camp:
Jonathan McSweet
Competition Experience:
Gold Medal: 2008 Louisiana State Judo Championship: Denham Springs, LA
Adult Beginners Division: 178lbs
Gold Medal: 5/2007 Gladiator Games: Baton Rouge, LA
Novice No-Gi Division: Lightweight
2008 Judo Championship - thanks to Doug Fournet and Evan Morgan for their help and support
Training Experience:
10 Years of personal strength training experience.
My current deadlift and parallel box squat are over 2x body weight (i.e. I'm no powerlifter but I keep myself strong)
Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT): Zachary and Baton Rouge, LA
1/2008 - Present
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor: Gladiators Academy: Baton Rouge, LA
1/2008 - 12/2008
Training Partner for Doug Fournet (FILA World Bronze Medalist): Baton Rouge, LA
9/2006 - Present
BJJ Revolution, Grappling Team Competitor: Baton Rouge, LA
1/2006 - present
2008 LBJJF State Championship - Instructors Leigh Wright and Kyle Bradley also deserve credit for training these two athletes
Certifications:
NSCA-CPT: National Strength and Conditioning Association
1/2006 - Present
AHA CPR + AED: American Heart Association
12/2007 - Present
Education:
Louisiana State University: Baton Rouge, LA
9/2005 – 5/2008: Post-Baccalaureate work in Human Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, and Kinesiology
Savannah College of Art and Design: Savannah, GA
1998 – 2003: BFA, Furniture Design
If you have any questions about my resumé or experience feel free to send me an e-mail.


