Coach L. Joseph Valdez
Karate-Athlete Program & Competition Team Director
Founder Fierce Fitness
Training since 1982. Currently Yon-Dan (4th degree black belt). Certified USA-NKF karate coach. Certified USA-NKF kumite judge. Certified personal fitness trainer, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Certified running coach, Road Runners Clubs of America (RRCA).
B.S. Biology and B.S. Chemistry, Austin Peay State University. Doctorate of Medicine, University of Tennessee. Practices emergency medicine.
Continues to actively compete in karate and competitively run.
Special interests include general fitness, medical fitness, weight management, athlete conditioning/performance, and competitive kumite.
