Matt Benyon info

[silverback101]

Hey Looking to start some bjj in the Bournemouth area, and found an add for Matt Benyon teaching alomost next door to me, anyone know of his lineage, ect? he say he also writes for fighters only mag?
Sounds good to me , but if any one knows more please help!!!

[Rob T]

http://martialfarts.fightlinker.com/?page_id=1586

Is this him?

Doesn't say who gave him his purple belt (that I can see) but there is a video of it here; http://martialfarts.fightlinker.com/?p=1309

I believe this guy also posts on here. At least, it would make sense from the website name!

[silverback101]

Yeah thats the guy, there seems to be loads of stuff on the website he's done but my concern is that he doesn't say who awarded the purple belt and when,and there is no telephone number to call and ask, perhaps the best way is to pop down his club and ask?

[Big Phil]

Yeah thats the guy, there seems to be loads of stuff on the website he's done but my concern is that he doesn't say who awarded the purple belt and when,and there is no telephone number to call and ask, perhaps the best way is to pop down his club and ask?

I know he's on twitter

He spent a lot of time in Japan too.

[Rob T]

I assume the video I linked to will reveal who awarded his belt?

[Estuprador]

Yeah thats the guy, there seems to be loads of stuff on the website he's done but my concern is that he doesn't say who awarded the purple belt and when,and there is no telephone number to call and ask, perhaps the best way is to pop down his club and ask?

He was awarded his purple by his instructor in Japan, Tomari-sensei at Paraestra Hakata.  He is legit.

[silverback101]

Ok, found a little more, he was awarded his purple belt in Japan by Tomari Kenshi, of OJJ, who in turn was awarded his black belt by Leo Vieira and Yuki Nakai, not that I know much about these names, but now it all seems to check out I think I may call in to train

[martialfarts]

Oh shit! People talking about me. I don't like it!

Anyway, I have a purple belt that I received after four years training in Japan under Kenshi Tomari of the Paraestra organisation.

I trained here:

www.paraestra-hakata.com

And like the kind chaps said above, there is video proof!

I wrote about the experience here, http://martialfarts.fightlinker.com/?p=1292 and there are pics etc.

You can contact me on monkeypalm(at)hotmail(dot)com if you are just around the corner then pop in! Training is on tomorrow (Saturday) at 10:00 ...

[silverback101]

ha hahaha!! Didn't mean to talking in a bad away, just wanted to find out a few more things before spending my hard earned money! I'm interested in the training you do on a friday and monday morning, I'm at gracie barra seminar tomorrow and then on duty monday so I'll call in next friday, looking forward to it, and please don't think the info digging was a bad thing!!

[Rob T]

Anyway, I have a purple belt that I received after four years training in Japan under Kenshi Tomari of the Paraestra organisation.

This shows how easy it is for legit guys to answer "Who awarded your belt?"

[Big Phil]

I dunno sounds a bit dodgy to me? 

[martialfarts]

no worries guys! thanks for the fair treatment.

there's something vaguely satisfying about having a background that stands up to scrutiny.

i dont know how these frauds manage it, they must be sick with worry about being found out all the time...

[Jadon]

If it helps any further Ive met Matt on one occasion and he seems a great bloke, had the pleasure of rolling with him and he was very good.  He seems very passionate and if he puts half the effort into the club that he does his blog your onto a winner.

[silverback101]

Just to let anyone in Dorset wanting to train BJJ know, Matt is first class!! Really enjoyed his teaching and approach to training, BJJ and he created a good team spirit feel, plus being a really sound fella!!

Looking forward to getting beaten on some more

[martialfarts]

Wow, nice warm feelings to start the Sunday off! Pleasure to meet you mister silverback sir, looking forward to the next one!