Meet Joey Harrison: Black Belt, golfer, fly-fisherman, Tavia’s husband and owner of The Brick. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, The Brick is a top-notch fitness and educational facility that specializes in the instruction of martial arts to all ages and skill levels. Also offered are after school childcare, summer days camps and adult group fitness. I first met Joey 2 years ago when we were moving to the island and I was in search of a new dojo for my children to continue their martial arts with. I was instantly impressed by his level of organization, professionalism and passion for his calling to grow the bodies and minds of our community’s youth. Over the last couple of years, I’ve learned much about Joey’s multitude of life experiences. Naturally, I wanted to know more so I could share it with you.
Q: What inspired you or led you to your current career?
A: “I wanted to give back to the community that gave so much to me.”
Q: What is your favorite restaurant on St. Simons and what do you love there?
A: “Crabdaddy’s, their prime rib and salad. Also, Sal’s.”
Q: How long have you lived and worked on St. Simons?
A: “32 years, off and on.”
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here on St. Simons?
A: “Bo Mann, owner of Wake-Up.”
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now where would it be and why?
A: “Greece, why not?”
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: “Sandlot.”
Q: What advice would you give to people?
A: “The only regrets in life are the risks you don’t take.”
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: “Greece.”
Q: What three bands would you most like to see, dead or alive?
A: “Dave Matthews, Amos Lee and Brett Dennen.”
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about St. Simons?
A: “Ocean Motion or CJ’s Pizza.”
Q: Choosing anyone alive and a non-relative, with whom would you love to have lunch and where would you take them?
A: “Robert Berry, a buddy of mine. I’d take him to Crabdaddy’s.”
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about St. Simons?
A: “The people.”
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years?
A: “I don’t know. Doing the same thing, probably.”
Q: Even for family and friends, what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
A: “I’m the most interesting man in world.”
Q: What three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word home?
A: “Family, friends, lifestyle.”
