Kirtley, Matt

Matt "Aesopian" Kirtley: Back before the days of YouTube and streaming instructionals, Matt started a humble blog chronicling his training journey and his jiu-jitsu insights. As he grew, Aesopian.com grew with him. He moved through the ranks, and his technical analysis as well as his advice became more and more sought after. To date, Aesopian.com is one of the longest running jiu-jitsu blogs on the internet. In addition to his blog, Matt is also a black belt under Eduardo de Lima and the author of Mastering the Crucifix, a rich media instructional that incorporates text, DVD-style video, and a...