Joe began his Jiu Jitsu training at Rigan Machado’s school in Redondo Beach before moving to Santa Cruz in 2007. Since moving to Santa Cruz he has trained with Claudio Franca, Garth Taylor, Paul Schreiner, Clement Shields, and many others.

Favoring a teaching style that focuses on fundamental principles and technique of grappling he enjoys the ever evolving art of BJJ and loves to share his knowledge with his students.