Joe Talbot, Rokudan 6th Degree Black Belt

Joe Talbot graduated from Webster University in 1987 with a degree in art. Painting has always been Joe's first love his second is the martial arts.

Joe took his first Karate lesson in 1971. He was 15 years old. The last 30 years Joe has been a full time martial arts instructor for Tracy's Karate.

In 2007 Joe Talbot was inducted as a Charter Member of the Kenpo International Hall of Fame.
In October of 2009 Joe underwent hip replacement surgery and retired from Tracy's Karate.

Today Joe spends most of his time pursuing his first love painting and drawing.
You can check out some of his paintings and drawings on his website http://joetalbot.etsy.com
Pictured below is Joe receiving his Hall of Fame award from Grandmaster Al Tracy.