OWNER // CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

3rd Dan Black Belt - Krav Maga Worldwide, 5th Degree Black Belt - American Freestyle Karate, Blue Belt - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Team Vaghi), Krav Maga Worldwide Civilian Law Enforcement Certified Instructor, PN1 Certified Nutrition Coach, Purple Belt - Roufusport Kickboxing Association

Experienced in:

• Adult and Kids Martial Arts Instruction (15+ years)

• Leadership Training

• Performance Coaching

• Competition in various disciplines

• Corporate Instruction

• Private Event Planning/Coordinating

In 1998, Joel began his training in American Freestyle Karate. After a decade of training and competing in martial arts, he began teaching in 2008. Two years into his teaching experience, Joel was able to make martial arts training and instruction his full time career. His students have ranged greatly in age— as young as four years old up to 71 years. In 2011, he traveled to Columbia, Maryland and completed his first Krav Maga instructor certification. He fell in love with the practical and effective system that improves and saves lives, and now has over 500+ hours of Krav Maga instructor training experience between Maryland and Los Angeles. He is currently one of only fifteen Third Dan Krav Maga Worldwide Black Belts across the globe.

When he is not teaching martial arts, he loves spending time with his wife + business partner Tamrah, and his kids Theodore and Lincoln. He is passionate about continuing his training and adding more to his knowledge base. Currently he is rehabbing from an ACL tear, working towards becoming a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Krav Maga. Aside from personal development, Joel loves reading, gaming with friends, family time, and physical/outdoor activities. He is fueled by creating opportunities to help his community grow and become safer, stronger, uplifted versions of themselves.