Joe Perry
Kickboxing + Boxing TrainerJoe was introduced to martial arts when he was five years old by his sister's husband, a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. For 15 years, Joe studied martial arts with him. Add some boxing training with Abu Shabazz, a golden gloves boxer and De Shon Workcuff to this all around athlete and you've got an incredible trainer.
“As an instructor and second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, I have always taken instruction and training seriously,” says Joe. “TITLE Boxing Club is a perfect fit for me. There's a lot of fitness knowledge here. Most importantly, they have a lot of great people who are very passionate about health and fitness.”
Joe is passionate about his sports. Over the years, he competed in Mo-Kan circuit tournaments, ranking in the top five. He also received an invitation as an Olympic hopeful to the Junior Olympics—relocation to New Jersey prevented this dream from becoming a reality. The adjustment only helped him realize his full athletic potential.
While in New Jersey, Joe ran track in high school, placing regionally and he went to the state competitions for the 400 meter and 800 meter events.
"I'm glad to say I held the record for the two mile run at ten minutes and twenty-six seconds,” says Joe. It's cool to be able to say that.”
After graduation, he returned to Leavenworth, Kansas and continued his instruction with the Taylor Martial Arts Academy. He played rugby with Kansas State University before he enlisted in the military as a Military Police Officer.
Joe's desire to help people become healthy inspired him to seek his personal training certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Today, he uses this training and his extensive athletic skill sets to motivate TITLE Boxing Club members to be the best they can be.
“I am living out both of my dreams. I get to help people stay healthy and fit and fight competitively,” says Joe. “Although I was always serious about martial arts, it was always fun. Now I can share that with other people and I really enjoy seeing them develop and achieve their personal goals.”
For Joe, looking in a person's eye when they are becoming the best person they can be is his immeasurable reward. As a member, you can experience the motivational force of Joe Perry at his kickboxing and boxing POWER HOUR fitness classes, or with personal one-on-one training.