Professor Matt Jubera is a multiple time World Champion and Pan American Champion. He is the first person that Xande Ribeiro (7-time world champion) put a black belt around and is Saulo Ribeiro’s 4th American black belt. Saulo and Xande Ribeiro are two of the top competitors of all time and known for their coaching skills after authoring the best selling book Jiu-Jitsu University. Professor Matt’s competition accolades, lineage of instructors and passion for teaching make Jubera Brazilain Jiu-Jitsu the best place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Colorado.
Lineage: Helio Gracie→Royler Gracie→Saulo/Xande Ribeiro
Highlights of his competition record include:
- 2017 Master’s World Champion (Black Belt)
- 2013 No Gi World Championship 3rd Place (Black Belt)
- 2012 Master’s World Champion (Black Belt)
- 2011 American Nationals Champion (Black Belt)
- 2009 Las Vegas Grapplers Quest Heavyweight Champion (Black Belt)
- 2009 Pan American Champion (Brown Belt)
- 2009 Pan American Absolute 3rd Place (Brown Belt)
- 2008 Pan American Champion (Brown Belt)
- 2006 World Cup 3rd Place (Purple Belt)
2006 Pan American Champion (Purple Belt)
Doctor Professor Evan Katz:
Professor Evan Katz is both a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a Chiropractor. He has been published numerous times in spine journals:
- Non-surgical management of upper cervical instability via improved cervical lordosis, Journal of Clinical Medicine | March 2023
- Improvements in Cervical Spine Canal Diameter and Neck Disability Following Correction of Cervical Lordosis and Cervical Spondylolistheses Using Chiropractic BioPhysics Technique: A Case Series. Curtis Fedorchuk1*, Douglas Frank Lightsone1, Robert Devon Comer1, Evan Katz2, Justin Wilcox3. Radiology Case. 2020 April 14(4):21-37
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Article. Diagnostic Accuracy of Video Fluoroscopy for Symptomatic Cervical Spine Injury Following Whiplash Trauma. Michael D. Freeman 1, Evan A. Katz 2, Scott L. Rosa 3, Bryan G. Gatterman 4, Ellen M. F. Strommer and Wendy M. Leith 1. Published March 05, 2020
- Increase in cerebral blood flow indicated by increased cerebral arterial area and pixel intensity on brain magnetic resonance angiogram following correction of cervical lordosis. Brain Circulation, Vol. 5, Issue 1, January-March 2019. Evan A. Katz, Seana B. Katz, Curtis A Fedorchuk, Douglas F Lightstone. Chris J Banach, Jessica D Podoll.
- The Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting, Article: ‘Digital Motion X-Ray, DMX Identifying Cervical pathologies with ’ pp 34-39, Vol. 28, Issue 3 Fall 2017
- Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, Supplement No. 50, 2011
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Whiplash Injury in the Upper Cervical Spine: Controversy or Confounding? The Spine Journal. 03.
- Total Cervical Transaction as a Function of Impact Vector as Measured by Flexion-Extension Radiography. Pain Physician, 2007;10 (5):667-71.
- Clinical Application of Digital Motion X-Ray, Abstract 5th International Conference
- Accessing Changes in the Cervical Curve Before and After a Car Crash Using Before and After Digitized X-rays. Journal of Whiplash and Related Disorders. Vol. 4, No. 2, 2002
He has been awared many notable achievements:
- Chiropractic BioPhysics Researcher of the Year | 2022
- Innovator of the Year from Colorado Chiropractic Association | 2021
- International CBP Chiropractor of the Year | 2016
- Biophysics – CBP: The Science of Spinal Health | October 9, 2016
- Lake Geneva, Wisconsin | October 2016
- Nominated for Clinic Excellence Award at D.C. from Life West Chiropractic College
- Selected to be involved with chiropractic and curve restoration on brain injured patients
In his spare time he likes to train and learn Brazilian jiu jitsu, fly fishing, ski, hike, walk his dogs, and most importantly spend time with his wife and daughter Sophie.
