Ryoma Academy | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Frostburg MD

Instructors at Ryoma Academy

We strive to provide the best instruction possible at our facility. Our instructors have a wide range of experience and many years of refining their skills. If you would like to contact one of our instructors, please feel free to call our facility any time and we will do our best to answer any questions that you might have.

Kevin Wilson,
Head Instructor

Kevin has trained in the martial arts for over 17 years. He has over 8 years training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and holds the rank of Black Belt under Master Mike Moses of Evolve Academy. He also holds the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He has also trained in Hapkido. The journey to black belt in BJJ generally takes 8-10 years of continuous training. He is a certified fitness instructor. His approach to martial arts training is both very physical and psychological.
Assistant Instructors
Bob Carder & Matt Shaffer

Valerie Wilson,
Head Kickboxing Instructor

Valerie has been active in fitness & martial arts for over 16 years. She holds the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. She has participated in fitness kick boxing for 13 years and has been instructing for 12 years. She incorporated weight training into the program changing it from a basic cardio kick boxing class into a complete fitness program. Her passion for health & fitness keeps the program ever changing with the times. She is certified in both kick boxing and personal training.

Sherry Presley,
Kickboxing Instructor

Sherry has been active in fitness for over 30 years. She has participated in fitness kick boxing for 13 years and has been instructing for 8 years. She is a certified kick box instructor.
Kelley Knotts,
Kickboxing Instructor