He was born in New York City in 1981 and was raised in the South Bronx until the age of 12. In 1992 his family relocated to Bergenfield New Jersey where he studied music, freestyle and catch wrestling.

In 1999, Joshua joined the United States Marine Corp where he

studied to become a chef. He was formally trained at The New York Restaurant School and graduated from the Quartermasters academy in Fort Lee, Virginia for culinary arts. He studied abroad in New York City for 5 years, learning the secrets of the restaurant business and various ethnic cuisines.

In 2007 Joshua gained notoriety as Chef Jag on season 3 of the Next Food Network Star. He was one of two contestants remaining of 11 culinary artists selected to compete for their own show on Food Network.

Today Chef Jag currently serves as an Executive Chef in the greater Tampa bay area and currently coordinates recipes and culinary instruction for the non-profit veteran wellness organization,"Semper Fidelis." He is owner and Chief instructor of Nogi Shoot box martial arts in Ocala, Florida.

Jag resides with his Wife Layla Ahmad Garcia and four Children, Jaysee Cassandra, Canaan Antonio, Avah Sarai, and Noah Mikael Garcia. His first book, “Hispano” is currently in the works and will explore a modern take on the culinary heart of Hispanic culture and cuisine.