Sensei Joe Maggard
4th Degree Black Belt (Yondan)
Head Instructor, The Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense
A student of Master Tim Loomis since 2003, I received my first black belt at the age of 12. I began teaching in 2010 as a Senpai (Junior Instructor). After countless hours on the mat as both a student and teacher, I was promoted Sensei and Head Instructor in Goshin Jujutsu. I am in charge of curriculum for Minna Jiu-Jitsu classes at the Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense.
I play several musical instruments in my spare time, as well as practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I am currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology at The University of Akron.
Biographical Information
June 2001: Became Yellow Belt in Judo, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
September 2001: Moved to Ohio, tried taekwondo and karate.
June 2003: Started training under Master Timothy R. Loomis.
May 2008: Attained Junior Division Black Belt from Master Loomis.
January 2010: Became a Junior Instructor.
May 2013: Promoted to Senior Division Black Belt in Goshin Jujutsu.
June 2014: Promoted to Sensei of Goshin Jujutsu.
August 2014: Promoted to Second Degree Black Belt in Goshin Jujutsu.
January 2015: Made Head Instructor of Goshin Jujutsu and Minna Jiu-Jitsu by Master Timothy R. Loomis.
June 2018: Promoted to Third Degree Black Belt in Minna Jiu-Jitsu by Master Timothy R. Loomis and Master Frank Charlillo.
June 2024: Promoted to Fourth Degree Black Belt in Minna Jiu-Jitsu by Grandmaster/Soke Robert Fields, Master Timothy R. Loomis, and Master Frank Charlillo.
