Biography

Joe Priole grew up in Tabernacle NJ and is a graduate of Shawnee High School class of 1987. At a very young age, Joe had a goal of self-defense, thus began his career and training in martial arts at Korean Karate in Medford, NJ.

Joe’s career in martial arts has taken him all over the world for training and competition. He has trained, competed and won in most every type of martial arts… including Karate, Kickboxing, Vale-Tudo (no holds barred), and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Joe has also competed and won on a Regional and National Level, as well as the World Championship in Brazil.

In addition to competing, Joe also teaches martial arts to people of all ages and genders. He has organized and sponsored many successful non-profit training seminars and workshops for women’s self-defense. His love of children brings him to local towns and schools where he instructs kids of all ages in swimming and self-defense, while teaching them about self confidence and achieving their goals. Much of his work has been free gratis, because that’s the kind of man he is.

Joe has been a positive role model in the South Jersey and surrounding area for many years. His great attitude and giving heart have been an inspiration to everyone who comes in contact with him. No training could have prepared Joe for his most important fight, the fight for his life. Joe continues to inspire his family and friends, as he battles to beat this dreaded form of cancer. Please pray for his recovery and join us 7:30pm Friday, March 12th at the Colisieum in Voorhees, NJ for a benefit to raise money to help Joe continue his fight for life!

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