Joe Soliz
Professor and Head Instructor of TX3MMA
Professor and Head Instructor of TX3MMA, Joe Soliz, has been an avid martial arts student and instructor for over 30 years. His experience includes Filipino martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, Judo, and Shorin-Ryu Karate.
Joe studied and received instructorship under legendary instructors including the late Larry Hartsell and Dan Inosanto. In 1990, while training in California, Joe was introduced to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. In the early 1990s, he began competing in boxing and became a Golden Gloves Champion in 1993.
Today, Joe continues to study and train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while fighting, coaching, and developing both amateur and professional athletes. Among his accomplishments, Joe attained the coveted rank of Senior Full Instructor in Progressive Fighting Systems Jeet Kune Do/Kali under Paul Vunak. Progressive Fighting Systems is known for its practical, street-oriented approach to martial arts training.
Joe's decades of instructional experience include teaching military personnel, law enforcement officers, civilians, and children.
Accomplishments
- Shorin-Ryu Karate — Black Belt
- Judo — Black Belt
- Golden Gloves Champion
- Progressive Fighting Systems — JKD/Kali Senior Full Instructor
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Black Belt
- Amateur and Professional Boxing Coach/Fighter
- Amateur and Professional MMA Coach
- Certified Licensed MMA Referee
- USA Boxing Coach
Other Accomplishments
- Helped develop the first boxing team for the El Campo Boys & Girls Club
- Instructor for the first Guardian Angels chapter in Houston, Texas, and recognized as the official instructor for Houston's Guardian Angels
- Participated in Paul Vunak's knife video series
