Matt 🇦🇺
Matthew D’aquino
Judochecker 5th Dan2,436 profile views · Last seen 1 day(s) ago
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About
- Training since first belt20 year(s) and 7 month(s)
- LocationAustralia
- AcademyBeyond grappling club Unclaimed
- AffiliationJiu jitsu kingdom
- Member sinceFebruary 20206 years on Beltchecker.com One of the first 10,000 members
Lineage
- Mitsuyo Maeda
- Carlos Gracie
- Helio Gracie
- Rolls Gracie
- Romero Cavalcanti
- Leonardo Vieira
- Robert Drysdale
- Michelle Nicolini
- Felipe Grez
- Matt D’Aquino
Bio
I'm a Judo Olympian from Australia. I am a BJJ Black Belt under Felipe Grez.
I am passionate about all things Judo and Brazilian Jiujitsu and have helped thousands of grapplers worldwide through my online
resources, eBooks and online content which can be found at beyondgrappling.com and the universityofjudo.com or at Judo and BJJFanatics.com
Achievements
7 of 19 unlockedCurrent rank verified by promoting instructor
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Years trained20
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Gold medals0 / 5
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Competition matches0 / 10
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Promotion history
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- 7 months, 28 days
Black belt 2nd degree Current belt
March 10, 2026Beyond Grappling Club
Promoted byVery honoured
- 3 years, 4 months, 16 days
Black belt 1st degree
October 22, 2022Beyond Grappling Club
Promoted byPromoted by my coach Felipe Grez
- 3 years, 2 months, 12 days
Black belt
August 10, 2019Levels BJJ Sydney NSW Australia
Promoted by
- 2 years, 9 months, 26 days
Brown belt
October 15, 2016Beyond grappling club
Promoted by
- 4 years, 6 months, 13 days
Purple belt
April 2, 2012HILL sports Academy
Promoted byAdam Saunderson - 3 years
Blue belt
April 2, 2009Roots BJJ
Promoted byBen Turnbull - 3 years
White belt
April 2, 2006Roots Brazilian jiu-jitsu
At ANU
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"I have known Matt for several years now. He is as a super nice guy who loves Judo, Jiu Jitsu and all things grappling, health and fitness related! Matt is a great teacher who is always looking to better himself. It was an honour to promote him as my second black belt under the supervision of my coach Michelle Nicolini! And yes I just promoted him to 1st Degree black belt also with the blessing of Coach Nicolini."
MThanks Felipe for everything you do for me and the greater BJJ community.
6 month(s) ago
"Legit profile congrats on the stripe"
MThanks
7 month(s) ago
"Matt is well known and respected in the judo and BJJ community!"
MThanks Steve, I hope you're well
7 month(s) ago
"Documented. Legit Jiu-jitsu black belt, plus a Judo Olympian."
MThanks
7 month(s) ago
"Mat is as legit as they get! He has terrific seminars and instructional videos. And he's a nice guy!"
MThanks mate
7 month(s) ago
"Well documented profile, photos and history. Verified!"
MCheers
7 month(s) ago
"Great coach, great black belt, and all round awesome human being."
Mthanks man
2 week(s) ago
"I don't know Matthew, but there seems to be enough evidence to verify rank. :)"
MCheers
2 week(s) ago
"You are legit. I credit you for my judo blue belt. I have studied your YouTube before each grading test."
MThats awesome!! Well done
7 month(s) ago
