Matt is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under 10x World Champion Roger Gracie, one of the most decorated competitors in the history of the sport. Trained in the Gracie lineage and shaped by Roger's famously technical, fundamentals-first approach, Matt brings that same precision and pressure-tested method to every class he teaches.

As head instructor and owner of Onward Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he runs academies in Bradford and Leeds, building welcoming training environments where complete beginners, hobbyists, and competitors all progress side by side. Whether you want to get fit, learn practical self-defense, or compete at a high level, Matt's goal is the same: to give every student a clear path forward and a team that has their back.

Come in for a trial class and see what Onward is about.