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:: Matt Jones : Bio ::
Matt Jones is highly qualified
in the areas of self defence, martial arts and fitness as is evidenced
by his appointments as:
Gracie
Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt: Awarded by Luke Beston of
Beston Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & recognised by the original Gracie
Academy (Gracie Humaita) in Rio, Brazil
Matt being awarded his Purple Belt
in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: Left to Right, Matt Jones, Luke Beston
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Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt, International BJJ Federation:
Awarded by Pete DeBeen, President of the
Australian Federation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (AFBJJ). This
is in accordance with and recognised by the International
BJJ Federation as part of their recently developed international
grading standard
Australian
Director for Reality-Based Personal Protection (RBPP):
Appointed by Jim Wagner, founder of Reality-Based Personal
Protection
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Level 2 BJJ Coach
Awarded level 2 BJJ Coach by the Australian
Sport Commission, making Matt the first (and thus far) only government
accredited level 2 BJJ coach in South Australia
Contributor
for Blitz Magazine:
Blitz Magazine Australia's
leading martial arts and self defence publication
Certified
Instructor of Floro Fighting Systems (FFS):
Trained & Certified by FFS founder Ray
Floro
Matt's Certificate from having been
awarded his AFBJJ / IBJJF Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Australian Federation of Brasilian
Jiu-Jitsu Club Membership for ISOHEALTH
:: Martial Arts &
Self Defence ::
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Director for Reality-Based Personal Protection, personally
selected and appointed to the position by Jim Wagner (founder
of Reality-Based Personal Protection and Black Belt Magazine's
2006 Self Defence Instructor of the Year)
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (GJJ)
/ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Purple Belt awarded by Luke Beston
and all gradesawarded by Beston are recognised by the original
Gracie academy in Rio, Gracie Humaita (Beston is a Royler
Gracie Black Belt and head of Beston Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Australia).
Matt was also awarded
a Purple Belt through the AFBJJ / IBJJF after successfully
completing the grading requirements for their international
grading standard. Matt received his Blue Belt from world renowned
martial arts coach Rodney "Chico" King |
Matt's first RBPP Instructor Certification
from when he trained privately with Wagner in Los Angeles,
California
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- Certified Instructor in Floro Fighting
Systems (FFS) under FFS Founder Ray Floro
- Certified Instructor with the International
Martial Arts Alliance
Matt's Floro Fighting Systems
(FFS) Instructor Certification
:: Fitness & Wellness
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In the areas of fitness &
wellness Matt has tremendous experience and credentials including
(but not limited to) the following:
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Fitness Expert for Blitz
Magazine ( Australia's leading martial arts and self defence
publication)
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In 2005 Matt became one
of only two people in the Southern Hemisphere to gain certification
as a CST (Circular Strength Training) instructor having completed
his certification in the United States of America. This included
certification in the strength, mobility, joint health and agility
programs of CST such as Warrior Wellness, Body-Flow, Be-Breathed
and Clubbells
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Adelaide's leading Kettlebell
instructor having been sought out to teach the finer points
of Kettlebell training to a number of other personal trainers
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Nationally Accredited
Massage Therapist (sports, therapeutic & trigger point)
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Nationally Accredited
Personal Trainer
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Nationally Accredited
Strength & Conditioning Coach
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Nationally Accredited
Pilates Instructor
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Nationally Accredited
Aquatic Exercise Instructor
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Nationally Accredited
Gym Instructor
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Nationally Accredited
Smart ball Exercise Instructor
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Nationally Accredited
Group Exercise Instructor
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Nationally Accredited
Punch Kickpad Instructor
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Over
12 years full time experience in the fitness and health
industry
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Has served (and does serve)
as Strength & Conditioning Coach to numerous elite athletes
from a range of sports including but not limited to:
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Swimming
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Martial Arts
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Golf
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Extreme Sports
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Water Polo
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Canoe Polo
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Track & Field
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And more
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Has served as Strength
& Conditioning Coach, Fitness Director and Massage Therapist
for the Golf Education Australia
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Has also served as fitness
and rehab consultant to numerous emergency services personnel
such as Military (regular and Special Operations), Paramedics,
Law Enforcement (regular and Special Operations) and more!
Even prior to founding ISO Health,
Matt's list of past and present clients included numerous international
athletes, Olympic, Commonwealth and World Championship medalists.
While Matt continues to assist elite athletes his focus in on helping
to bring elite training methods to the masses so that everyone can
access great training irrespective of their sporting or athletic
insterests.
Matt has also conducted exercise
and rehabilitation for a vast range of people from all walks of
life and Back Care courses developed by Matt Jones can be tailored
to the specific needs of any organisation. These courses have been
well received by everyone from athletes to office workers, ballet
dancers to Yoga instructors, Physiotherapy clinics to martial arts
schools. If you want first class advice in back care and safe lifting
then look no further than Matt Jones and ISO Health.
Matt has completed over 4 years
full time tertiary education and worked in health and fitness for
over 11 years. He has also rehabilitated himself from a broken neck
and other serious spinal injuries.
:: Sporting Experience
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Matt's other sporting experiences
are also part of what makes him a great coach. He has been:
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Volleyball
: National championship medallist as a state representative,
AA Pro beach player, finished 2nd in under 21 beach pairs
state championships |
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Archery
: Member of 1998 National Team- 2 Time Medallist
at Australian Championships- 6 Times State Champion- Held
State and National Records- Member of Precision Shooting
Equipment (PSE) World Team |
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BMX
: Competed at national level- Held 2 "State
Plates" |
You can be certain you are getting
a great blend of education, empathy, experience and practical
know-how.
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