Matthew Pollino
Transforming Lives Through Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Fitness Training and Nutritional Guidance…
Matthew Pollino is the owner and head instructor at Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu in Ventura, California. A 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt under Professor Alberto Crane (from Legacy Jiu Jitsu in Burbank, CA. where Matthew trained and taught for over six years.)
As a family man, husband, father, and business owner Matthew understands the importance of community, relationships, and time management. He strives to create a welcoming, positive, and inclusive environment at Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu, where men, women, and children ages 7 and up from all backgrounds can come together to train, learn, have fun, challenge themselves, and grow in a supportive, safe and uplifting environment.
Life Before Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu:
In 2022 Professor Matthew Richard Pollino was the Lead BJJ Instructor for UFC Gym Oxnard, in addition to being an MMA Instructor, NASM and dotFIT Certified Personal Trainer, and Fitness Coach instructing multiple classes and working privately with numerous clients on a regular basis.
Matthew is the former In-House Jiu Jitsu Instructor for the Toluca Lake Tennis and Fitness Club. Former Head Instructor at Gracie Barra/STC Encino, CA (instructing there six days a week for nearly five years), and at its inception was briefly the Head Jiu Jitsu Instructor for Clube L.A., in Boyle Heights (downtown) Los Angeles.
In the early 90’s Matthew was the Head Instructor for Las Vegas-based Karate Legend John Natividad (RIP), shortly after that, he began teaching for Las Vegas-based Muay Thai Master Nick “One Kick” Blomgren. In the early 2000’s Matthew taught Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing at Absolute Jiu Jitsu (aka Dartanian BJJ) in North Hollywood, CA.
Upon moving to Ventura, CA in June 2018 Matthew taught and trained Jiu Jitsu at the Paragon BJJ Headquarters for Ricardo “Franjinha” Miller and also taught Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Fitness for John Jenson at Ojai Valley MMA in Oak View, CA. until the 2020 Covid Pandemic.
From All Of This Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Was Born:
With over 40 years of experience in various martial arts disciplines and hundreds of clients Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu came into being with a culture and philosophy rooted in empowerment and transformation, with a "you can do it mentality.” No stranger to setbacks, obstacles and injuries himself, in 2008, Matthew was paralyzed due to complications from Cervical Spine Surgery. Surgeons and doctors were not sure if he would walk again. One month and eight days later, Professor Matthew was back on the mats wrestling and doing Jiu Jitsu once again!
Matthew and the team at Triple Seven believe that through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Fitness Training, and Nutritional Guidance, individuals will not only improve their physical well-being, but also cultivate mental resilience and the discipline needed to face life’s challenges.
With over 100 five-star reviews from satisfied clients, Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu has earned a reputation for excellence and professionalism the Ventura County area, with the ultimate goal of instilling confidence, self-discipline, accountability, and a sense of purpose in each individual that steps on the mats.
With passion and dedication Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu exists to change lives through proper training in Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, and Fitness with the goal of positively impacting the Ventura community, one student at a time.
If you are ready to invest in yourself contact Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu here on the site, by phone via call or text (805) 572-7387. If you are in the neighborhood drop in and check us out!
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Matthew Pollino - Fun Facts!
• Started training in Kung Fu at the age of 8.
• At 14 Matthew began training under Grandmaster DS Kim in TKD. Training over 5 years under Kim and Master Hilario Cabral eventually teaching at both academies. During that time he started training in Muay Thai and Judo at the D Kosin Thai Boxing and Judo Center.
• Trained under Tang Soo Do Karate Legend John “The Giant Killer” Natividad, starting off by formal invite to John’s infamous L.V. closed garage training and workout sessions. Matthew later became the Head Instructor at John Natividad’s World Class Karate Studio in Las Vegas, NV. until late 1995.
• Instructor and student under Las Vegas-based Muay Thai Coach, “One Kick” Nick Blomgren.
• Matthew has been involved in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 1993 after seeing the 1st UFC event.
• Trained under and was also an instructor for BJJ Black Belts - Dartanian Bagby and Ken Riggs at Dartanian BJJ for over 11 years. (Studying Gi and No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Judo and Wrestling.) Matthew was also responsible for starting the Kickboxing program at that academy.
• Matthew (for a short time) took over Dana White’s Boxing Aerobics Classes at 24 Hour Fitness and in turn taught Kickboxing Aerobics/Fitness, becoming the main instructor at both the Las Vegas 24 Hours Fitness Gyms as well as Golds Gym East and West.
• Matthew was a UFC GYM Jiu Jitsu, Self Defense, Striking, and MMA Coach. Is a dotFIT Certified Fitness & Nutrition Coach, is CPR/AED Certified, and a NASM & AFAA Certified Personal Trainer.
• In addition Matthew holds a 2nd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under the United States TKD Association/Kukkiwon.