Matthew Bird - Assistant Kids Jiu Jitsu Coach

Matt Bird is a self-described "unathletic musician and bookworm".  In his youth, Matt initially found Jiu Jitsu to be too difficult, however, after moving to Portland, he gave the sport another try and immediately fell in love with it. He trained at Bridgetown Jiu Jitsu and Gracie Barra before becoming a proud member of the Unicorn community in 2021.

Matt's favorite aspects of Jiu Jitsu are the people, the community, and the continuous problem-solving the sport provides. He believes in the importance of these elements and works to foster them in his students.  His favorite technique is the triangle choke.  Outside of the gym, Matt is a Systems Analyst for Hillsboro Medical Center.