About Zdenek Matl
Mr. Matl's system includes all of the techniques of classical Judo. His teaching emphasizes leg techniques, and techniques for unbalancing an opponent. Mr. Matl's system is taught in an informal setting and emphasizes the use of safe practice techniques. Mr Matl has made some major innovations to the Kodokan system. His throws are safe, simple, low power and extremely effective.
Videos of Mr. Matl and others from 1981
Experience:
1964-1966
University of Prague: Assistant Judo Teacher
1965-1966
Czechoslovakia Army Judo Team: Assistant Judo Coach
1966-1970
Czechoslovakia Police Judo Team: Head Judo Coach
1971-1980
Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic: Head Judo Coach
1980-1981
Lilienfield, Austria: Head Judo Coach
1982-1984
Victoria, Texas: YMCA Head Judo Instructor
1984-1990
Victoria, Texas: Owner/Head Instructor Judo School
1991-1993
Austin, Texas: University of Texas Head Judo Instructor
1994-Present
Austin, Texas: Judo Instructor
1964
Academic Europe Championship, Gold Medal Team Member
1965
Academic World Championship, Bronze Medal Team Member
1966
Czechoslovakia Judo Champion
1967
Czechoslovakia International Judo Champion
1965-1970
Numerous medals and placement in National and International Judo Competitions
1980
Austria International Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Silver Medal
1994
Texas Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Instructor of the Year
2000
US Judo Championship, Masters Division Gold Medal
2001
World Judo Championship, Masters Division Silver Medal
2009
World Judo Championship, Masters Division Silver Medal
Affiliations:
Fugakukai International Association: Kudan (9th Dan) in Kodokan Judo
US Judo Association: Hachidan (8th Dan) Judo
US Judo, Inc.: Shichidan (7th Dan) Judo
US Martial Arts Association: Kudan (9th Dan) Judo & Jiu-Jitsu
Judo Counsel of Professional Combined Martial Arts
Judo Counsel and Co-Founder of South Texas MMA
Adviser (Hanshi) to United States Martial Arts Association
Adviser to Czech jiu jitsu Federation