Professor Joe was promoted to black belt in 2005 by Renzo Gracie and Matt Serra (first black belt given by Matt) Professor Joe now continues training and learning from the great instructors of the Legendary Gracie Barra Team. In 2014 professor received his 3rd degree black belt from master Carlos Gracie Jr. He has competed and won many Grappling, Jiujitsu, and MMA competitions. Professor now uses that experience to pass knowledge on to all of his students. Professor Joe has owned and operated the highly successful Gracie Barra Long Island school which is in NY for about 10 years now. He is Currently building his second location in the Jupiter Florida area specializing in men, women, and children.
"This is the one of the greatest personal training facility I have ever been to. The trainers are really life coaches and care about their clients. Their services are outstanding and will not hesitate to recommend them more." -Carl H.
"I love this place, and it's coaches. What I have seen here since coming to this school is: Everyone here respects, and helps each other out. I can't say enough about this school. If your looking for a good school, this is the one." - Lorenzo S.
