About Our Staff

The goal of the staff at Ryer Martial Arts Academy is to provide the most professional service possible by keeping students' goals at heart and leading by example.

Owner and Senior Instructor

Joshua Ryer

Joshua Ryer is the Owner and Senior Instructor of Ryer Martial Arts Academy.

He has been training in the martial arts for eighteen years and currently holds the rank of Fourth Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate, a Blue Belt In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a Second Degree Black Belt in the Counterpoint Tactical System, and a Second Degree Black Belt in Doce Pares Eskrima and Eskrido.

In addition to his martial arts expertise, he is a Certified Level One CrossFit Coach and personal trainer.  He has certifications in several group fitness programs, including; Cardio Kickboxing.

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Managers

Kristy Ryer

Kristy Ryer is a Manager and Lead Instructor of Ryer Martial Arts Academy.

She has nine years of experience in the fitness industry.  She has managed a health club for the last six of those nine years and assisted managing Ryer Martial Arts Academy for the last four years.

In addition to her management expertise, she is a Certified Level One CrossFit Coach and personal trainer.  She has certifications in several group fitness programs, including; Cardio Kickboxing and Pilates.

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Richard Meagher

Rich Meagher is a Manager and Lead Instructor of Ryer Martial Arts Academy.

He has been training in the martial arts for fifteen years and currently holds the rank of Third Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate, 3rd Class Brown Belt in the Counterpoint Tactical System, a First Degree Black Belt in Doce Pares Eskrima and Eskrido, a First Degree Black Belt in Kiaido, and a Red Belt in Tae Kwon Do.

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Lead Instructors

David Curet

David Curet is a Lead Instructor of Ryer Martial Arts Academy.

He has been training in the martial arts  for seven years and currently holds the rank of Second Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate, a First Class Brown Belt in the Counterpoint Tactical System, and a First Degree Black Belt in Doce Pares Eskrima and Eskrido.

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Joel Daugherty

Joel Daugherty is a Lead Instructor of Ryer Martial Arts Academy.

He has been training in the martial arts for nine years and currently holds the rank of a Second Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate, a First Class Brown Brown in the Counterpoint Tactical System, a First Degree Black Belt in Doce Pares Eskrima and Eskrido, and a Third Class Brown Belt in Judo.

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Byron Fruit

Byron Fruit is a Lead Instructor of Ryer Martial Arts Academy.

He has been training in the martial arts  for four years and currently holds the rank of Blue Belt in American Kenpo Karate, a Third Class Brown Belt in the Counterpoint Tactical System, and a First Degree Black Belt in Doce Pares Eskrima and Eskrido.




Assistant Instructors

Jenna Pattison

Jenna Pattison is an Assistant Instructor of Ryer Martial Arts Academy.

She has been training in the martial arts for two years and currently holds the rank of Third Class Brown Belt in American Kenpo Karate, a Red Belt in the Counterpoint Tactical System, and a First Degree Black Belt in Doce Pares Eskrima and Eskrido.

 


Preston Macready

Mr. Preston Macready is an Assistant Instructor of Ryer Martial Arts Academy.

He has been training in the martial arts for ten years and currently holds the rank of First Class Brown Belt in American Kenpo Karate and a 3rd Class Brown Belt in the Counterpoint Tactical System.


 

Nutritional Counselor 

Amie Hornaman

Amie Hornaman is the Nutritional Counselor of Ryer Martial Arts Academy.

She has over ten years of experience in the fitness industry.  She is certified in Nutrition from Mueller College of Holistic Studies based in San Diego, along with further nutrition certifications from the American Council on Exercise.

In addition to her nutrition expertise, she also has certifications in Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy.

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