Joseph is the Owner/ head Professor of Meta Mixed Martial Arts, where he leads the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Bang Muay Thai programs. He has been working with children as an educator since 2008 and began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai/ Kickboxing in 2011.
His teaching methodology includes reinforcement-based strategies to help kids stay engaged. Joe has been training under Senseis Duane Ludwig and Bas Rutten’s Bang Muay Thai system since 2015, where he holds a Brown rank, and is also a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Tahi Burns. Professor Joe continues his training at B-Team to continue learning and implementing/ teaching the more modern elements of the art.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Amber, and 2 kids.
Credentials:
Masters degree in Education
Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brown rank BANG Muay Thai