Gordon Ryan– born July 8, 1995– is a jiu-jitsu black belt from New Jersey best known as a no-gi submission specialist and three-time ADCC World champion. Ryan won gold in 2017 at 88kg and returned in 2019 to win both the -99kg category and the absolute (openweight).

Based out of the Renzo Gracie academy in Manhattan, John Danaher is a highly-respected jiu-jitsu coach who has worked with many top grapplers including Gordon Ryan and Garry Tonon and trained MMA stars such as Georges St-Pierre and Chris Weidman.

Nicky Ryan– born June 27, 2001– is a jiu-jitsu black belt from New Jersey known as a no-gi grappler who made history as the youngest male athlete to compete at the ADCC World Championships.