MARTIAL ARTS GUIDE
Joe Brooks
ODW-G1001
Build skill. Grow confidence. Train together.
ITF Taekwondo · Multidisciplinary martial arts · Inclusive coaching
Patient, practical instruction for trainees who want to learn, improve, and enjoy the journey.
ITF Taekwondo
MMA Fundamentals
Autism-Adapted Coaching
20 Years
ITF Taekwondo
10+ Years
Independent Coaching
2015
ITF World Champion
7 Years
Consecutive Northeast Titles
Meet Joe
Joe brings more than two decades of dedicated martial arts training and over ten years of independent coaching. A 1st Dan in ITF Taekwondo, he has coached hundreds of trainees, from children to adults, and prepared athletes for national-level competition. His approach combines technical depth with patience, encouragement, and an inclusive learning environment.
Training Background
ITF Taekwondo20 years; 1st Dan
Muay Thai7 years
Judo & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu4 years each
Pekiti Tirsia Kali4 years, ongoing
Taekwondo training under John Murphy and Grand Master Rhee; Pekiti Tirsia Kali under Connor Bean.
Read the Full Professional Background
Joe’s Taekwondo training spans twenty years. He holds a 1st Dan in ITF Taekwondo and studied under John Murphy and Grand Master Rhee, with a lineage connected to General Choi Hong Hi, the founder of Taekwondo. His competitive background includes the 2015 ITF Taekwondo World Championship title and a seven-year consecutive Northeast Championship streak.
His multidisciplinary background also includes seven years of Muay Thai, four years each of Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for combative cross-training, and four years of ongoing Pekiti Tirsia Kali study under Connor Bean, focusing on single stick and training-knife applications. His approach draws on these disciplines alongside MMA fundamentals.
Joe’s teaching repertoire includes all 24 official ITF Taekwondo patterns, stances, footwork, striking, kicking, blocking, self-defense, sparring and competition preparation. He also offers dummy-based grappling and ground work, Pekiti Tirsia Kali with rattan sticks and training knives, and conditioning, strength, mobility and flexibility training.
Over more than ten years of independent coaching, Joe has coached hundreds of trainees across age ranges and prepared athletes for national-level ITF Taekwondo competition. A particular strength is his experience working with adults and children with autism, making individual curriculum adjustments across the disciplines he teaches.
His services include private 1:1 lessons, group sessions, standalone video review with written or recorded feedback, themed 90-minute workshops in striking, grappling or Pekiti Tirsia Kali, and dedicated autism-adapted group coaching. Standard sessions run approximately 45 minutes. Independent practice between sessions supports progress.
Instruction is delivered in English, with relevant discipline-specific terminology. Joe has reliable internet, a camera and microphone, and space for full-body demonstrations. He is comfortable using Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. He is available seven days a week from 10am to 6pm EST, is open to international trainees across time zones, and can start immediately. He welcomes trainees of any age, experience level, background or goal who have a passion for self-improvement and martial arts.
Training Snapshot
Guide ID:ODW-G1001
Instruction:English
Standard sessions:Approx. 45 minutes
Themed workshops:90 minutes
Availability:Daily, 10am–6pm EST
Start:Available immediately
Format:1:1, groups, video feedback
Platforms:Zoom, Google Meet, Teams
For international scheduling, include your own time zone in the request form.
Ways to Train With Joe
01
Private 1:1 Lessons
Technique, footwork, patterns, self-defense and individual goals.
02
Group Training
Shared practice with attention to every participant.
03
Video Review & Feedback
Written or recorded guidance on your submitted technique.
04
90-Minute Workshops
Focused sessions in striking, grappling or Pekiti Tirsia Kali.
05
Autism-Adapted Coaching
Individual curriculum adjustments and a patient, flexible pace.
Additional training: MMA fundamentals, dummy-based grappling, conditioning, strength, mobility and flexibility.
Joe’s Guiding Philosophy
See the whole movement. Learn it step by step. Bring it together with confidence.
Joe demonstrates the full technique, breaks it into manageable parts, then helps trainees reconnect the movement. He welcomes mistakes as part of learning and values empathy, encouragement, humor, and a pace that respects each individual.
Clear Communication
Simple, structured instruction that makes sense.
Patient Progress
Steady improvement at a pace that suits you.
Everyone Feels Included
A supportive environment for all learners.
Read the Full Philosophy
A good online martial arts guide possesses strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine desire to help each trainee grow, alongside a willingness to keep learning themselves. When teaching online, an effective guide demonstrates the full technique first, then breaks it down into individual parts before bringing it back together as a whole, giving trainees a clear sense of where they are heading before working through the details.
When trainees struggle, a good guide acknowledges that movements are difficult, encourages them not to be discouraged, and actively maintains a positive environment for everyone involved. In group sessions and workshops, the same mindset applies, but the guide must be especially attentive to ensuring that every participant feels seen, included, and valued.
A good online dojo should look clean and professional, representing a positive environment in everything it presents, while remaining humble and accessible — not overly flashy — recognizing that trainees come from different circumstances and may not have large spaces or extensive equipment. Small details matter when it comes to helping trainees feel connected to their progress, and physical representations of belt progression displayed on the wall can build a deeper sense of growth and achievement that motivates trainees as they work toward advancing from tier to tier.
A constructive trainee partner leads not by being perfect, but by being willing to make mistakes, learn from them, and encourage others to do the same. They stay positive inside and outside the dojo, bring empathy, understanding, and genuine human connection to their training relationships, and aren’t afraid to share moments of humor and levity.
For trainees who are shy or lacking confidence, the most effective approach is to ask questions, find something relatable, and take things at a slower pace, honoring the fact that everyone is different and learns at their own speed.
Prepare for Your Session
1. Practice independently between sessions.
2. Allow appropriate clear space for the activity; stick work needs room to move freely. Use a training stick or training knife appropriate to the session.
3. Very young children (about ages 4–6) train with a parent, guardian or supervisor present.
Pause or stop if pain, injury, or physical or mental health concerns arise. Joe’s approach includes referral to appropriate support when needed.
Ready to Train With Joe?
Tell us about your goals and request Joe using ODW-G1001. You can include up to five preferred guides. If requesting for a child, please use the parent or guardian’s contact details.
Submitting a request helps us coordinate a match. Session arrangements remain subject to the guide’s availability and independent acceptance.
