Joe D'Arce started training with the legendary Renzo Gracie at the age of 16 in 1997 and had the honor of being promoted to black belt at the age of 22 in 2003. Through the years Joe competed in over a hundred submission grappling and Jiu Jitsu competitions winning many titles. Joe is also a veteran of the Pancrase fighting organization in Japan most notably representing team Renzo Gracie in July of 04 when they went head to head with team Pancrase. Some titles include: 2000 Pan American gold medallist. 2000 Mundial world championship silver medallist. 2002 Pan American gold medallist. 2003 Grapplers Quest 8 man tournament (pro division) middle weight finalist. 2004 Grapplers Quest 8 man tournament (pro division) middle weight national champion. 2005 Grapplers Quest 4 man tournament (pro division) finalist. 4 time NAGA superfight champion. Mixed Martial Arts: 1-1 record 2003 loss to Kazou Misaki by TKO 2004 win over Hiromitsu Miura by TKO Some of Joe's Trainers include: Jiu-Jitsu: Renzo Gracie, Rodrigo Gracie Kickboxing: Keith Trimble. Spiros Vlantis