At the age of 4, Matthew Quintero began studying the Japanese style of Shorin Ryu. He now holds a black belt in that style and is recognized by the US Karate-DO-KAI. His training includes 8 years of intense instruction, under Grand Master and three time World Champion Bong Jornales, in the Filipino Martial Art style of Arnis Sikaran.
At the age of 13 Matthew is a four time National Champion. He also made the US Team. He is now training for the 2008 Championship competition in the Philippines. In the past year Matthew was seed for the Irish Cup in Dublin, Ireland. He was invited to study with Grand Master Wubin who trained Jet Lee, Jackie Chan and Russell Wong in Beijing, China, where is training center is located.
Matthew attends Corpus Christi School as an 8th grader. Beyond is outstanding accomplishments as a World Champion Martial Artist, he is a skilled cellist and pianist. He also plays on the basketball team.
Matthew uses his martial arts talent to perform at charity fundraisers and conducts various workshops.
When asked how he accomplishes so much, Matthew will reply…modesty, prayer and hard practice.