Joe started fencing in 2008 right here at Richmond Fencing Club, learning primarily under head coach Cyndi Lucente. He earned his C in foil in 2016 after winning the Hangover Classic Div III Foil event. He took his love of fencing to the University of Virginia where he served as President of the fencing club for two years, and foil captain for three. Joe placed first in the Virginia Cup for men's foil twice while attending UVA. Joe teaches beginner and intermediate foil classes, bringing his passion for the sport and his teaching experience from school to every lesson.