Matt throwing with an outside hip throw in a Judo tournament

Matt is easily Canberra’s most accomplished grappler. Matt has entered and won some of the hardest grappling tournaments in Australia. He has won numerous Australian and Oceania titles in Judo, he has competed at the Olympic Games as well as 4 world championships. Matt has also competed in both bjj and wrestling tournaments  winning the Australian purple belt no gi submission grappling  championships, the Royler Gracie cup as well as placing 2nd at the Australian Freestyle wrestling nationals in 2010.

Matt teaches all three styles of grappling in one complete system. He takes the most effective of each style to create a self defense system that actually works! Matt doesn’t just teach sport – he teaches techniques you can learn quickly and apply immediately.
Matt caters each training session according to your goals. Whether you want to compete in Judo, bjj or mma competition or to simply learn a martial art, training with Matt will guarantee you reach your goals in a fun and safe learning environment.

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Judo

Judo is a Martial Art developed by Professor Jigoro Kano in 1882. Judo is an Olympic sport that focuses mainly on throws and takedowns but also involves smooth submission on the ground.

Following the Syllabus set out by the Judo Federation of Australia, Matt teaches with a positive, encouraging attitude that demonstrates the passion he has for teaching as well as for the sport.

Brazilian Jujitsu

Brazilian Jujitsu is a grappling Martial Art developed by Helio Gracie. BJJ is known for its slow, tactical ‘Chess like’ approach to groundwork and submissions. Matt combines both his BJJ skills and Wrestling knowledge to teach effective BJJ with or without a Gi.

Wrestling

Wrestling is the oldest from of Grappling and was the first Olympic sport. Matt teaches and incorporates various freestyle wrestling takedowns and throws to suit your needs. Being a national ranked wrestler for a number of years Matts Wrestling can radically improve your takedowns for Rugby, BJJ or Mixed Martial Arts.

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Fitness & Conditioning

Put simply, Conditioning is being able to up the intensity in your gym workouts using a variety of tools including Kettlebells, Battleropes, Medicine Balls and Grappling dummies.

Matt can design you a program based on what sort of exercises you like as well as what sort of exercise you will be performing. Whether you are a Grappler, Striker or in the Army, Matts conditioning workouts will get you fit FAST!

Strength Programs

Matt can write you a gym program designed specifically for your individual needs.

Strength is an important aspect of Grappling as well as everyday life, and Matt is passionate about you living your life to the full.

Programs are written specifically for you and will be revised and changed every 6 weeks.

Cost: $80 per session

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