Ryan’s obsession with martial arts began exactly where you’d expect for a child of the 80s: fueled by The Karate Kid and the era's ninja craze. What started as a childhood fascination evolved into a lifelong pursuit of functional self-defence. Over the decades, Ryan explored everything from Judo and MMA to Jeet Kune Do and Systema, always searching for the most effective way to handle real-world confrontations.
That search eventually led him to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Recognizing that while fights may start standing, they often end up on the ground - Ryan found that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu's approach filled the "grappling gap" better than any other discipline.
Today, Ryan’s focus has shifted from combat to community. While he remains dedicated to the street-proven effectiveness of the art, it’s the camaraderie and the "mat family" that keeps him inspired.
Ryan earned his Instructor Certification in 2023 and is dedicated to helping students find their own path to confidence and survival through the practice of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu here at TCGJJ.
August 2020 - White Belt awarded by Giacomco Zanini.
June 2022 - Gracie Combatives Belt awarded by Ray Lee.
January 2023 - Blue Belt awarded by Alex Stuart.
January 2023 - Instructor Certification awarded by Ryron and Rener Gracie.
Tri-Cities Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® offers authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® training in Port Moody. Serving the Tri-Cities area, including Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, we welcome students of all ages and skill levels. Join us to build confidence, fitness, and self-defense skills in a supportive community.
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