Ryan has been a long-time martial artist; he started training in his early 20s kickboxing in Newfoundland. He continued his martial arts journey by training in Muay Thai, boxing and grappling.
After graduating from school and moving to Cold Lake for work, he started BJJ in 2016 with WAMMA, receiving his blue belt in 2016 and his purple belt from Bernie in 2021.
Ryan has over seven years of grappling experience and has taught since he was a white belt.
He is highly passionate about the art and study of grappling.
You will find Ryan teaching youth and adult MMA classes, as well as youth and adult BJJ classes. Feel free to ask Ryan questions about positions or what to do in certain situations.