Joseph is the Owner/ head Professor of Meta Mixed Martial Arts, where he leads the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Bang Muay Thai Kickboxing 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 Sensei’s Duane Ludwig and Bas Rutten’s Bang Muay Thai system since 2015, as well as Dutch Kickboxing. He is also a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Tahi Burns.

In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, Amber, and 2 kids.

Credentials:

Masters degree in Children’s Education

Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Black Belt BANG Muay Thai

Meet the staff

  • Sensei Joseph, M.Ed.

    Owner/ Head Sensei

    Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
    Black Belt in BANG Muay Thai under Sensei Duane Ludwig

    Professional kids educator/ Masters degree in Education.

  • Amador

    -Traditional Muay Thai 13 years.

    - Bang Muay Thai - 8 years

    - Golden Gloves competitor

    -Multiple IKF Muay Thai and kickboxing competitions.

    Additional status.
    Currently a sanctioned TBA-SA & WBC
    Official (ref and judge)

  • Stephen

    Nogi Jiu-Jitsu Competition team Instructor

    8 Years Nogi Jiu-Jitsu experience | 6 years of wrestling experience

    Taekwondo Black belt- 16 years experience |

  • Parker

    BANG Muay Thai/ MMA Instructor

    Black rank in BANG Muay Thai
    Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    Active competitor

  • Catherine

    Instructor

    Purple rank Bang Muay Thai

  • Sean

    Kids Assistant Coach

    Blue rank in Bang Muay Thai