Name:             Nickname:
Matt Rizzo          "Rizz or Rizzo!"
Age:
20
Rank:
White Belt
Number of Years Training Jiu-Jitsu:
5 months
Tournament History:
Soul Cup II Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team Tournament sponsored by the International Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Federation- White Belt Team; won several matches for the BJJ Revolution Team: went 4 wins and 1 loss!
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Chester County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Tournament sponsored by the Pennsylvania Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation- 1st Place Pena Division.
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NJ State Open Challenge Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & No-Gi Tournament; 1st Place Pena Division and 2nd Place No-Gi Division.

Favorite Move/Technique: The mount position.
What are your short and long term goals in learning Jiu-Jitsu? Short term place in the Pan Ams...long term who knows MMA baby!
How has Jiu-Jitsu effected your life?  Jiu-Jitsu is a lot of fun and is keeping me in shape for where I want to be.  The academy gives me a place to be at instead of sitting at home.
What advice would you give to someone who is interested in learning Jiu-Jitsu?  For me, it was good that I had some grappling experience before I started, but basically just do it because jiu-jitsu works.
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Coaches Notes: Matt has done a 180 degree turn around in terms of his personal motivations and work ethic for college.  He has the tools to medal at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pan Ams in 2007!
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UPDATE:
Matt Rizzo won 1st place in his division at the 2007 Pan American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships in California.  Congratulations Rizzo!