Joe is a retired NYPD officer, having served on the force until he was injured in the line of duty. With a lifelong passion for martial arts, he holds black belts in Judo and Japanese Jujitsu. Seeking to enhance his ground-fighting skills, Joe embarked on his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. He is a dedicated family man, happily married with twin girls. Now, he brings his extensive martial arts experience to coaching the kids' classes.