Joe Charles, founder of G.I. Joe Bootcamp, celebrated his 15th Anniversary of running the bootcamp by taking on anyone willing to get on the mat with him on Saturday January 3rd at the Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center. Martial Artist from across the South Bay came out to spend 2 minute rounds on the mat with the past UFC fighter. The 2 minute rounds were submission only matches (no punches/kicks, legs/ankle locks were allowed).

Joe Charles, now 56 years old, fought throughout the world in mixed martial arts competitions including the UFC and Absolute Fighting Championships in the 1990’s.  In 2000, the City of Manhattan Beach invited him to lead a fitness group at the pier and has been there ever since.

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