Matthew Michael Jones

Matt Jones is the founder and head instructor of Diamondback Jiu-Jitsu in Frisco, Texas. He began Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2004 under Evaldo Lima in Long Beach, California, where he also trained with Rodrigo Gracie and Royce Gracie and met Helio Gracie, experiences that shaped his emphasis on self-defense, healthy eating, and learning in a positive atmosphere. Within a year he was assisting with kids' classes and later the adult classes. He has competed and coached at many tournaments over the years and moved to Texas in 2015 to teach full time. With more than 17 years on the mats, he runs a school where higher-ranked students help newcomers, and each week he gives the kids a character lesson on topics such as respect, honesty, and dealing with bullying.