LINCOLN BJJ

Beginner-Friendly Academy

200+ Local Students Started Here

All Levels Welcome

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

HI I'm Matt

Purple Belt and assistant coach at Lincoln BJJ. I came to BJJ with no martial arts background and haven't looked back, nine years later I'm still here, still learning, and helping others do the same.

BJJ Purple Belt

9+ Years at Lincoln BJJ

No prior martial arts

Matt's story

Started from Scratch, Still Going Strong

Before starting BJJ, I didn't have any martial arts experience, but I'd always been interested in self-defence, fitness and combat sports. Once I got on the mats, I was hooked pretty quickly. The mental and physical benefits were huge: improved strength, better conditioning, more resilience, and a real boost to my overall wellbeing.

One of the best things about Lincoln BJJ is the community. It's such a welcoming, supportive environment, and over the years I've made some lifelong friends here. Everyone who walks through the door is made to feel at home, which made a big difference for me when I was just getting started.

"BJJ is my way to reset and take a break from the day-to-day. For me, jiu-jitsu isn't just a martial art, it's a passion and a lifestyle."

I've got a busy work life and a young family, three kids and an incredibly supportive partner. BJJ fits around real life and that's something I understand when I'm working with newer members who are trying to find that balance too.