Matthew is a coach and personal trainer at 10th Planet West Palm Beach, holding two NASM certifications and running his own kids' jiu-jitsu and kickboxing classes. He spent six years competing in taekwondo at the national level before taking some time off to search for his direction.

A family member led Matthew to 10th Planet, where he quickly fell in love with Jiu-Jitsu. He began training nearly every day through classes, privates, and serving as uke for others’ lessons. For Matthew, the mats provided what a classroom never could, so the decision to build his life there came naturally. He says martial arts has given him structure, a moral compass, a sense of belonging, and a way to help others find their own path.