Bio

Who am I?
My name is Matt Bryers, I run this thing along with a few other sites, most notably www.fightauthority.com. I’m 32, gotta hot wife, 2 dogs, the house, the job… all that stuff. I can’t really complain. I’m also a dedicated martial artist, jiu-jitsu instructor, recent pro-MMA fighter, weight lifter, and complete internet geek. It’s a GREAT combination!

Basically I started this site because I was getting a little frustrated reading about just MMA. I wanted to make a site that’s just about what I consider real martial arts training. Stuff that’s inspiration, technical, and valuable.

Martial Arts Background:
I am a 2nd degree black belt in Kobukai Ju-Jitsu (www.kobukaijujitsu.com) and teach ju-jitsu at a local martial arts school (www.jiujitsuct.com). I am NOT a BJJ black belt. I am Purple Belt and an instructor in BJJ under American Top Team / BWBJJ Black Belt: Luigi Mondelli (5x Pan Am Champion, 2x World BJJ Champion) Kobukai Ju-jitsu style is based on Japanese Ju-Jitsu, but we train and fight like a hardcore grappling school. We focus a little bit more on the takedowns and throws then typical BJJ schools. We compete in grappling tournaments, MMA, etc and do very well. I was also a really shitty high school wrestler. But the lessons learned there have carried over greatly.
I have training steadily for about 12 years, and off and on for about 15. If I was do describe myself as a fighter, I would consider myself very good in the clinch and takedowns. Good on top positions, and improving my guard. I have enough striking background to defend and get into my ranges, but I am not a striker.

Career:
I actually love my job. I work on the internet for a living, doing internet marketing and web development. Very challenging and enjoyable career. I could say more, but I doubt you care.

Hobbies:
Obviously martial arts but I don’t really consider that a hobby, more along the lines of “that’s who I am”. Weight lifting or strength training is another one, but again that’s something that defines me. I am obsessed with strength. My dogs are also a big part of my life. I really enjoy dog training. I do a bunch of training classes with them and my wife. It’s a good time and I believe all dogs should be trained. Good for them, good for the owner. Besides that, running websites.

So, that’s about it. Anything else, just ask me!

Sensei beating me up during my black belt test	Standing Armbar during blackbelt test	Sempai Kenny choking me out
Being awarded black belt, I’m on right	Ju-Jitsu Holiday Bash 2006
My groomsmen and I	Getting married	Oz and I