Southwest Florida Internal Martial Arts began its mission in 2021 to bring underrepresented forms of martial arts to the Southwest Florida area. Since its inception, instructor Matthew has worked diligently to push the limits of his ability to deliver cohesive content and develop as a martial artist to meet the needs of his future, if not distant, disciples.

Southwest Florida IMA seeks to be grounded in its manner of teaching and avoids abstract concepts and esoteric comparisons that tend to water down the perception of efficacy with internal martial arts. In short, internal martial arts are called internal because they emphasize motion generated from the engagement of muscle and tendon alike, seeking to bring efficiency of movement through practical body alignments, and utilizing body mechanics to gain a mechanical advantage. In a word, Southwest Florida IMA goes beyond the bullshido.

As an online learning platform, Southwest Florida IMA seeks to make this knowledge widely accessible to anyone who would have the discipline to develop proficiency with internal martial arts without being restricted by their location. This platform is ever-evolving and one that seeks refinement at every turn.