Joey Haber is the lead senior instructor and owner of The Flying Tortoise Academy. First exposed to martial arts in 1988 he began teaching in 1999. In the years since he has taught at over a dozen sites including the world renowned Inosanto Academy in Marina Del Ray. His studies have taken him to China, Brazil, California, Japan and Hawaii. His enthusiasm for training opened the doors for both he and Fritz to gain entry to Beijing's Temple of Heaven in 2013 as well as multiple situations that good sense would dictate be avoided. Joey has focused his efforts in Beijing on Baguazhang, Taijiquan, Xingyiquan and Sanda. Joey maintains a close relationship with Oahu based Capoeira Mestre Kinha and holds the rank of Professor. Joey focuses his work at Flying Tortoise on maintaining an authentic Beijing curriculum that is inclusive and supportive of  the studio's diverse student base.

Capoeira: Lao Shi Joey’s capoeira rank and name are Professor Santo. He hand his wife, Instrutora Pimenta treasure the relationship they have with their master, Mestre Kinha. They teach all ages 5-100. Good technique, safety and inclusion are central to their capoeira program.