Joe Charles (born July 18, 1958) is an American[2] mixed martial artist.
[3] He competed in the Heavyweight[4] division.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Charles trained in Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Karate, Boxing, Wrestling, Judo, Sambo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
While preparing for the 1984 Olympics, Charles broke his femur in a work accident involving a forklift.
[5] After his fighting career, he developed a fitness program called GI Joe Boot Camp.