Professor Matt began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2006 while still serving in the Air Force. After finishing his service, he continued training at McMahon Training Center while earning a degree in Athletic Training. Today, Matt teaches our adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes and is excellent at helping new students get started on the mat. Matt is known for his infectious attitude and always makes everyone around him smile. He has competed in several local tournaments and loves sharing what he has learned with the team. When he isn’t at the Academy, Matt enjoys biking, weight training, and spending time with his wife and two boys. Professor Matt was awarded his black belt in August 2019.