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About Matador

Uniting the Global Combat Sports Community

From Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to MMA, Boxing to Wrestling-Matador is the platform where athletes, gyms, practitioners, and sponsors come together to grow, train, and compete.

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Our Mission

Combat sports have the power to transform lives. The discipline, respect, and camaraderie built on the mats extend far beyond the gym. Yet, for too long, the community has been fragmented-athletes struggle to find seminar opportunities, practitioners miss out on training with legends, and gyms lack visibility.

Matador changes that. We're building the central hub where every corner of combat sports connects. Whether you're a world champion looking to host seminars, a hobbyist seeking private lessons with elite athletes, a gym owner wanting to list your venue, or a sponsor looking to discover talent-Matador brings everyone together.

Our vision is simple: make world-class martial arts training accessible to everyone, everywhere.

🥋Growing Roster of Verified Athletes
🏢Gyms Across Multiple Countries
💰Lowest Commission Fees in the Industry
🌍Available Worldwide on iOS & Android

What We Offer

Everything you need to train, teach, and grow in combat sports.

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Online Instructionals

Athletes upload courses once and earn from every sale, forever. We offer the lowest commission fees with no exclusivity requirements or content restrictions. Your content, your rules, your earnings.

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Private Sessions

Athletes create and publish available slots. Users browse, book instantly, and pay securely through the app. No scheduling headaches, no payment chasing.

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Seminars & Events

Athletes host seminars, gyms provide venues, and practitioners book tickets. All ticketing, payments, and attendee management handled in one place.

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Community Feed

Connect with athletes and practitioners through our community feed. Share updates, discuss techniques, and filter conversations by location and interests.

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Secure Payouts

Set up a managed Stripe payout account in minutes. All payments are processed securely, and earnings are transferred directly to your bank automatically.

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Sponsorship Marketplace

Brands discover athletes, negotiate deals, and manage sponsorships. Athletes get visibility and connect with sponsors who align with their values.

Who We Bring Together

Matador serves every stakeholder in the combat sports ecosystem.

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Athletes

Host seminars, publish private sessions, sell instructionals with lifetime earnings, and connect with sponsors. Keep more of what you earn.

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Gyms

List your venue, host events, attract new members, and invite world-class athletes to teach at your academy.

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Practitioners

Find seminars near you, book private lessons, purchase instructionals, discover gyms, and connect with the community through our feed.

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Sponsors & Partners

Discover emerging talent, negotiate sponsorship deals, and connect with athletes who align with your brand values.

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we build.

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Community First

Every feature we build strengthens the bonds between athletes, gyms, and practitioners. From seminars to our community feed, we believe combat sports thrive when people connect.

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Accessibility

World-class training should not be limited by geography. Through instructionals and private sessions, anyone can learn from elite athletes.

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Fair Earnings

Athletes deserve to keep more of what they earn. We offer the lowest platform fees in the industry with no hidden restrictions or exclusivity requirements.

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Trust & Security

Secure Stripe-powered payments, verified athlete profiles, and managed payout accounts ensure safe transactions for everyone.

Meet the Founders

Two practitioners with a shared vision: making combat sports more accessible to everyone.

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Oliver Kelly

Co-Founder

Ollie is a BJJ Purple Belt and tech entrepreneur who grew up in France practicing Judo and Boxing. His passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and extensive tech background led him to create Matador, bringing seminars and training opportunities to practitioners worldwide. He actively competes and organizes in-person BJJ events throughout the year.

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Sebastian Lacki

Co-Founder

Sebastian is a software engineer and BJJ enthusiast based in the UK. With a strong background in building scalable tech solutions, he focuses on Matador's technical architecture and product development. His vision is to create a seamless platform that removes friction between combat sports practitioners and the experiences they seek.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matador?
Matador is a platform for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and combat sports that connects athletes, gyms, practitioners, sponsors, and partners. We enable hosting seminars, booking private sessions, selling instructionals, finding gyms, purchasing event tickets, and building your brand in the martial arts community.
What roles are available on Matador?
Matador supports multiple roles within a single account: Athletes can host events and monetize their expertise. Practitioners attend seminars and book private lessons. Gym Owners manage venues and host events. Sponsors and Partners connect with athletes for collaborations. Agent Managers are coming soon. You can easily switch between roles directly in the app.
How do seminars and events work?
Athletes or gyms create and publish events with details like date, location, pricing, and ticket limits. Practitioners browse upcoming events, filter by discipline or location, and purchase tickets directly through the app. All ticketing, attendee management, and payments are handled automatically.
How do I book a private session?
Athletes publish their available time slots and pricing for private training. Browse athletes, view their availability, select a slot that works for you, and book instantly. Payment is handled securely through the app, so there is no need for back-and-forth messaging or chasing payments.
How do online instructionals work?
Athletes upload video courses once and earn from every purchase forever with lifetime passive income. We charge the lowest commission in the industry with no exclusivity requirements, no content restrictions, and no lock-in periods. You keep full ownership and control of your content.
How can I list or claim a gym?
You can register a new gym directly in the app by providing venue details, location, and available disciplines. If your gym already exists in our database, you can claim it and take ownership. Once verified, you can manage the listing, host events, and connect with athletes looking for seminar venues.
How do payments and payouts work?
Matador uses Stripe for secure payment processing. Athletes and gym owners set up a managed payout account in minutes directly through the app. Earnings from ticket sales, private sessions, and instructional purchases are transferred automatically to your bank account.
What fees does Matador charge?
We have the lowest fees in the industry. Unlike other platforms that take 30-50% of your earnings, we take a small percentage to cover operating costs. No hidden fees, no exclusivity clauses, and no restrictions on how you use your content elsewhere.
Is Matador available in my country?
Matador is available worldwide on iOS and Android. We have athletes and gyms across the UK, USA, Europe, Australia, South America, and beyond. Download the app to explore opportunities near you or connect with athletes globally.
Can I use Matador as both an athlete and a practitioner?
Yes! With a single account, you can switch between roles seamlessly. Train with other athletes as a practitioner, then host your own seminars or sell instructionals as an athlete. Your profile, earnings, and bookings are all managed in one place.

Join the Movement

Whether you're an athlete, gym owner, practitioner, or sponsor-there's a place for you in the Matador community.