Jaime wrestled in high school.   In 1987 He was the runner up in the California State Championships.  He is skilled in boxing, wrestling and currently holds a purple belt in Jiu jitsu under Cassio Werneck.

Jara began wrestling in high school placing 2nd in the California state championships and holding a record of 56-1. After a brief stint in college, Jara decided to dedicate himself to the martial arts. He earned his black belt and thereafter opened his own school.

Fighting on Showtime on a nationally televised event for ELITEXC and King of the Cage. Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Champion Jaime "El Cucui" Jara made history with a devastating left hook which smashed in the face of Gladiator Challenge Welterweight Champion Jeremiah Metcalf at 4:15 of the 1st round for a KO victory. The victory gave Jaime, Metcalf's World Welterweight Title and a place in history becoming the 1st to hold 5 different titles, Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight and now the Welterweight Title of the World for gladiator challenge. Now Jaime is the holder of the Pure Combat Middle Weight title.

"If you're scared... say you're scared!