is ACADEMY SOMA?
Academy Soma is a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy under the Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu Association. "Soma" means body in Greek. We practice the techniques and follow the course of Grand Master Helio Gracie and the Gracie family. All classes are taught and practiced in the traditional white Jiu-Jitsu Gi (uniform).
is MATT STRACK?
Matt Strack is the head Instructor of Academy Soma. Matt is a certified 1st Degree Gracie Jiu Jitsu black belt under Master Pedro Sauer. Matt began his journey in Brazilian or Gracie Jiu Jitsu in 1997 with Jeff Curran (www.teamcurran.com) in Chicago, IL. After being introduced to Jeff's instructor, Pedro Sauer (www.pedrosauer.com), Matt moved to Salt Lake City, UT to study exclusively with Master Sauer. After 9 years of training, Matt Strack received his Black Belt in Brazilian or Gracie Jiu Jitsu from Master Pedro Sauer.
Matt is one of a very small group to receive his Black Belt while under direct instruction from Master Sauer in Salt Lake City, UT. In 2008, Matt returned to Illinois and took a full time position as the head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor for Jeff Curran at Curran Martial Arts in Crystal Lake, IL. Matt was responsible for the training of students interested in the techniques used in Gracie Jiu Jitsu. In May of 2009, Matt relocated to Oxford, OH to be closer to family. Matt started the Academy Soma to share the knowledge of Jiu Jitsu that he has gained over the past 13 years.
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