His interest in Martial Arts and combat sports was sparked after being repeatedly bullied in school.
He began training in Tae Kwon Do at 7 years old. At 16 years old he began training in Kickboxing and Boxing at Virginia Park in Santa Monica.
Is a Martial Artist, Wrestler and Grappler that still trains in Los Angeles.
After recovering from an MMA injury, he began to focus all his training on Freestyle Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.
He was an extra in a film with no acting experience, when a director saw him on the set and gave him his first line.
Attended Santa Monica high school, Uni high school ( West L.A.) and 3 other high schools. While in high school his household was on welfare, which forced them to stay with family members and friends that would take them in.
Yarett was a Personal Trainer at UCLA, in the John Wooden Strength and Conditioning Zone.