About Black Belt Instructor Ryan Roach:

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Ryan Roach is the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program Director and Co-Owner of the Legacy Martial Arts Academy. He is an active competitor and received his BJJ Black Belt in 2018 under Professor Jeff Robison & Professor John Will (Focused Fight Team). Ryan graduated, Magna Cum Laude, from Miami University with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. 

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Black Belt Grappling Accomplishments:

• 2019 IBJJF Cincinnati International Open - Silver

• 2019 IBJJF Nashville International Open - Silver*

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Certifications:

• Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (IBJJF, JJGF, & UAEJJF)

• Ikkyu Brown Belt in Judo (USA Judo)

• Instructor: Gracie Survival Tactics Level 1 & 2

• Instructor: High Threat Close Quarter Battle (CQB)

• Instructor: Critical Injury First Aid (CIFA)

• Instructor: Axon Taser

• Instructor: Impact Weapon 

• Instructor FMS-1: High Efficiency Subject Control

• Instructor FMS-2: Immediate Threat Response Training

• Instructor FMS-3: Counter Combatives for Law Enforcement

• Instructor: Safariland Less-Lethal Munitions

• ShivWorks Extreme Close Quarter Concepts

• Basic SWAT Operator

• USA Boxing: Level 1 Coach

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