Head Coach - Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiujitsu & Kickboxing
Christian Montes, Owner
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Brazilian Jiujiutsu, Coach
Carlo Chan, BJJ Brown Belt
Carlo Chan has been training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu since July 2006 and received his Brown Belt from Professor Felipe Costa on June 16th, 2011. Carlo had some martial arts experience in Kung Fu and also weight-lifted competitively before he began training with Christian Montes at Ronin Athletics. Carlo uses his knowledge as a physical therapist as well as his ability to quickly break down specific techniques to learn new moves and apply them each time he trains.
Carlo enjoys teaching BJJ and tries to teach both the necessary basics as well as an interesting technique or two during his classes. He is also great at breaking down a technique for an individual, analyzing what they may be doing wrong, and conveying proper execution to his students. Carlo has competed in numerous tournaments in the New York City area and regularly attends BJJ seminars. While understanding the importance of basic Brazilian Jiu-jitsu techniques, Carlo also stays current with the newest techniques.
Carlo Chan has been training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu since July 2006 and received his Brown Belt from Professor Felipe Costa on June 16th, 2011. Carlo had some martial arts experience in Kung Fu and also weight-lifted competitively before he began training with Christian Montes at Ronin Athletics. Carlo uses his knowledge as a physical therapist as well as his ability to quickly break down specific techniques to learn new moves and apply them each time he trains.
Carlo enjoys teaching BJJ and tries to teach both the necessary basics as well as an interesting technique or two during his classes. He is also great at breaking down a technique for an individual, analyzing what they may be doing wrong, and conveying proper execution to his students. Carlo has competed in numerous tournaments in the New York City area and regularly attends BJJ seminars. While understanding the importance of basic Brazilian Jiu-jitsu techniques, Carlo also stays current with the newest techniques.
Brazilian Jiujitsu, Coach
Vinh Hua, BJJ Purple Belt
Vinh Hua has been training at Ronin Athletics since September of 2006 and is currently a Purple Belt under Christian Montes. Vinh wrestled a bit in high school and practiced some martial arts, but became infatuated with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu the first time he tried it, and has trained extensively ever since. As an instructor, Vinh tries to break down the moves and concepts for his students using metaphors, similes and bad jokes to help his students understand the hows and whys of whatever they are practicing. By analyzing his own game, he's recognized and corrected many errors, and always conveys this information to his students so that they do not make the same mistakes. Vinh has competed rigorously, winning numerous silver and bronze medals, but is still chasing the elusive gold.
Vinh Hua has been training at Ronin Athletics since September of 2006 and is currently a Purple Belt under Christian Montes. Vinh wrestled a bit in high school and practiced some martial arts, but became infatuated with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu the first time he tried it, and has trained extensively ever since. As an instructor, Vinh tries to break down the moves and concepts for his students using metaphors, similes and bad jokes to help his students understand the hows and whys of whatever they are practicing. By analyzing his own game, he's recognized and corrected many errors, and always conveys this information to his students so that they do not make the same mistakes. Vinh has competed rigorously, winning numerous silver and bronze medals, but is still chasing the elusive gold.
Conditioning & Kickboxing, Coach
Ryan Egan
Ryan Egan began boxing in high school and soon after graduation began training Muay Thai Kickboxing as well as Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at Ronin Athletics. Ryan is obsessed with functional strength training and conditioning, spending hours going over techniques, fitness theories and kettlebell routines. When teaching Kickboxing, Ryan favors solid fundamentals and defense with the occasional flying knee and spinning backfist lesson. He received his BJJ Blue Belt in July of 2011, and has competed at NAGA, Grappler's Quest, and IBJJF tournaments. Ryan is also bass player and vocalist for NYC-based hard rock band The Blackfires (www.theblackfires.com), check them out!
Ryan Egan began boxing in high school and soon after graduation began training Muay Thai Kickboxing as well as Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at Ronin Athletics. Ryan is obsessed with functional strength training and conditioning, spending hours going over techniques, fitness theories and kettlebell routines. When teaching Kickboxing, Ryan favors solid fundamentals and defense with the occasional flying knee and spinning backfist lesson. He received his BJJ Blue Belt in July of 2011, and has competed at NAGA, Grappler's Quest, and IBJJF tournaments. Ryan is also bass player and vocalist for NYC-based hard rock band The Blackfires (www.theblackfires.com), check them out!
Wrestling, Coach
Aldy Teran
Aldy Teran grew up in a family of champion wrestlers - his two older brothers both county champions - and has been wrestling since seventh grade. It didn’t take long until Aldy himself became champion: the 1992 / 1993 Nassau County Champion, the 1993 NY State Champion, the 1993 Greco Roman NY State Champion, the 1993 Long Island Freestyle Champion, a 1995 / 1997 NJCAA All-American, and the 1997 Northeast Regional Champion & Outstanding Wrestler. Today, Aldy is applying his wrestling knowledge and skill to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, intent on becoming a better Martial Artist.
Aldy Teran grew up in a family of champion wrestlers - his two older brothers both county champions - and has been wrestling since seventh grade. It didn’t take long until Aldy himself became champion: the 1992 / 1993 Nassau County Champion, the 1993 NY State Champion, the 1993 Greco Roman NY State Champion, the 1993 Long Island Freestyle Champion, a 1995 / 1997 NJCAA All-American, and the 1997 Northeast Regional Champion & Outstanding Wrestler. Today, Aldy is applying his wrestling knowledge and skill to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, intent on becoming a better Martial Artist.
Kickboxing & Wrestling, Assistant Coach
Dom Thompson
Dom Thompson began wrestling in high school and later for SUNY Morrisville college. During the summers, he wrestled Freestyle and Greco-Roman for the Central New York team and qualified for the Empire State Games in Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling two years in a row. After graduating college, Dom moved to New York City and began training JKD under Christian Montes while concurrently earning his Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu from Danny Suarez. He also spent two years training Muay Thai under Phil Nurse at the Wat gym. With Dom's extensive knowledge of striking and grappling, he brings a well-rounded and unique approach to teaching the basic fundamentals of kickboxing and wrestling.
Dom Thompson began wrestling in high school and later for SUNY Morrisville college. During the summers, he wrestled Freestyle and Greco-Roman for the Central New York team and qualified for the Empire State Games in Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling two years in a row. After graduating college, Dom moved to New York City and began training JKD under Christian Montes while concurrently earning his Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu from Danny Suarez. He also spent two years training Muay Thai under Phil Nurse at the Wat gym. With Dom's extensive knowledge of striking and grappling, he brings a well-rounded and unique approach to teaching the basic fundamentals of kickboxing and wrestling.
MMA Conditioning Coach & Wrestling, Assistant Coach
Chris Dolan
Chris Dolan started wrestling in seventh grade. Since then, Chris has regularly participated in numerous grappling and open wrestling tournaments, traveling and cross-training to stay as current as possible with updates in wrestling technique. Chris also began training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at Ronin in February 2007. He received his Blue Belt in October 2008. Chris emphasizes training high-percentage, low-risk moves in a chained format when teaching.
Chris Dolan started wrestling in seventh grade. Since then, Chris has regularly participated in numerous grappling and open wrestling tournaments, traveling and cross-training to stay as current as possible with updates in wrestling technique. Chris also began training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at Ronin in February 2007. He received his Blue Belt in October 2008. Chris emphasizes training high-percentage, low-risk moves in a chained format when teaching.
BJJ Assistant, Coach
Liz Milizio, BJJ Purple Belt
Liz Milizio began training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at Ronin Athletics in April 2008. Receiving her Blue Belt in June 2009 and then her Purple Belt in June 2011, she is constantly trying to improve and grow as an athlete in the sport. Her other martial arts experience includes a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. One of the smallest people at Ronin Athletics, Liz knows the importance of the values of BJJ founder Hélio Gracie. Hélio emphasized leverage and technique over strength, allowing smaller people to defend themselves against, and defeat, larger opponents.
Liz is an enthusiastic participant in the Women's Grappling Camps hosted by BJJ Black Belts Emily Kwok and Val Worthington. These camps provide her with great opportunities to train with many other women, to learn cool techniques, and to share training anecdotes. Liz brings what she learns, including great warm-up drills, back to Ronin to share.
Liz competes regularly and has placed in numerous NAGA, IBJJF, and GQ tournaments. Her highlights include earning 1st place in the 2009 IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship for the 113.5lb Blue/Purple Belt division, and placing 2nd in the 2011 North East Abu Dhabi Pro Trials in the Women's White/Blue Belt 140lbs and below division.
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Liz Milizio began training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at Ronin Athletics in April 2008. Receiving her Blue Belt in June 2009 and then her Purple Belt in June 2011, she is constantly trying to improve and grow as an athlete in the sport. Her other martial arts experience includes a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. One of the smallest people at Ronin Athletics, Liz knows the importance of the values of BJJ founder Hélio Gracie. Hélio emphasized leverage and technique over strength, allowing smaller people to defend themselves against, and defeat, larger opponents.
Liz is an enthusiastic participant in the Women's Grappling Camps hosted by BJJ Black Belts Emily Kwok and Val Worthington. These camps provide her with great opportunities to train with many other women, to learn cool techniques, and to share training anecdotes. Liz brings what she learns, including great warm-up drills, back to Ronin to share.
Liz competes regularly and has placed in numerous NAGA, IBJJF, and GQ tournaments. Her highlights include earning 1st place in the 2009 IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship for the 113.5lb Blue/Purple Belt division, and placing 2nd in the 2011 North East Abu Dhabi Pro Trials in the Women's White/Blue Belt 140lbs and below division.
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Mixed Martial Arts & Conditioning, Assistant Coach
Adrian Czmielewski
Adrian's first experience with martial arts came at age 5 when he trained Shotokan Karate. He won his first tournament at age 6, and also earned a purple belt in shotokan that same year. His continued interest in fighting sports lead him to Ronin Athletics in his home town of New York City. In 2006, he began training both Brazilian Jiujitsu and Mixed Martial Arts under coach Christian Montes. Two years later Adrian moved to Iowa to finish High School. Always interested in developing his fight game, it was there that Adrian earned his wrestling experience, competing in High School and participating in wrestling camps run by the famous wrestler, Dan Gable. After returning from Iowa, Adrian returned to Jiujitsu and MMA. Since then he has competed in numerous grappling tournaments and has won two fights in the cage. He is also the current 155 STS champion.
Adrian also has an exceptional background in personal training and kickboxing coaching. He has successfully trained a myriad of clients, boasting a record of over 1000 clocked sessions. Adrian emphasizes a never die attitude, believing the separation of body from mind during training will contribute towards inner peace and focus.
Adrian's first experience with martial arts came at age 5 when he trained Shotokan Karate. He won his first tournament at age 6, and also earned a purple belt in shotokan that same year. His continued interest in fighting sports lead him to Ronin Athletics in his home town of New York City. In 2006, he began training both Brazilian Jiujitsu and Mixed Martial Arts under coach Christian Montes. Two years later Adrian moved to Iowa to finish High School. Always interested in developing his fight game, it was there that Adrian earned his wrestling experience, competing in High School and participating in wrestling camps run by the famous wrestler, Dan Gable. After returning from Iowa, Adrian returned to Jiujitsu and MMA. Since then he has competed in numerous grappling tournaments and has won two fights in the cage. He is also the current 155 STS champion.
Adrian also has an exceptional background in personal training and kickboxing coaching. He has successfully trained a myriad of clients, boasting a record of over 1000 clocked sessions. Adrian emphasizes a never die attitude, believing the separation of body from mind during training will contribute towards inner peace and focus.
