Chief Instructor Certified by:
The WORLD MUAY THAI COUNCIL and Muay Thai Institute of Bangkok Thailand
Joseph was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, and has accumulated over 14 years of Martial Arts and Athletic training. Along with being one of the very few instructors certified by the World Muay Thai Council in North America, he is an accomplished martial artist with a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Karate-Jutsu kickboxing and has vast experience in Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo.
Joseph intuitively knows how to motivate each student and sees each person as an individual who learns in their own unique way. He takes great pride and joy in his ability to help his students reach their personal goals.
While pursuing a B.A. in Linguistics, Joseph founded the UCLA Muay Thai program from which he continued to grow a steady following of students throughout the Los Angeles area. As its program director, Joseph trained well over 400 students, some of whom have continued their training to become professional fighters.
Joseph’s appreciation for the Mixed Martial arts has allowed him to study with:
Sensei Choho Kameya Karate-Jutsu-Kickboxing
Camp Rayong Sawpanawchapet Muay Thai kickboxing
Tenrikyo Dojo Judo
Ricardo “Rey” Diogo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Coach Tim Suehiro Wrestling
Master Hyung Sung Kim
Master Octavio Villa Tae Kwon Do