Joe is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and trains under 3rd Degree black belt Brad Souders with Round Table BJJ. Joe got promoted to orange belt in Luta Livre under Luta Livre 2nd degree black belt Josh Hummer. Luta Livre is a submission grappling style derived from catch wrestling that focuses on ground fighting, take downs, and sumission holds.
Luta Livre emphasizes techniques over Gi or uniform restrictions. Luta Livre practitioners like Joe develop skills in wrestling, joint locks, and chokes.