Professor Joe Scarola

ICP4, ICP5, ICP6

3rd Degree Black Belt

Professor started training in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when he was 18 years old. He has trained with and learned from many great instructors including Renzo Gracie, Rodrigo Gracie, Matt Serra, and Nick Serra. His Main instructor being Matt Serra. Professor Joe was promoted to black belt in 2005 by Renzo Gracie and Matt Serra(first black belt given by Matt)Professor Joe now continues training and learning from the great instructors of the Legendary Gracie Barra Team. In 2014 professor received his 3rd degree black belt from master Carlos Gracie Jr. He has competed and won many Grappling, Jiujitsu, and MMA competitions. Professor now uses that experience to pass knowledge on to all of his students. Professor Joe has owned and operated the highly successful Gracie Barra Long Island school which is in NY for about 10 years now. He is Currently building his second location in the  Jupiter Florida area specializing in men, women, and children.