Academy coach, Sensei Joe brought his European Championship belt into the Academy to show everyone. 🏆

Academy coach, Sensei Joe brought his European Championship belt into the Academy to show everyone. 🏆

He took gold at the WKO European Championships, facing off against a seriously strong contender from Poland in the final. But it wasn’t just the physical battle he had to overcome…

Just weeks before the championships, Joe lost one of his closest friends, a loss that shook him deeply.

He trained through the pain, leaned on the incredible support of his family and Academy community, and turned his grief into strength.

And the result? He brought that belt home. For his team. For his friend. For everyone who’s ever fought through something and kept showing up.

We’re beyond proud of you, Sensei Joe. 💛