Instructors
Head Instructor
Ricky Royce began training Brazilian jiu jitsu in 2003 under the tutelage of Rosendo Diaz and "Little" Tony Pacenski. In 2009 Ricky received his brown belt from Royler Gracie and Rosendo Diaz. Ricky is a very technical practitioner that is always looking for ways to innovate his jiu jitsu game. Ricky continues to stay active on the tournament circuit -- competing four times during the 2009 season, and twice already in 2010. Ricky is also an undefeated amateur boxer and an undefeated mma fighter. In addition to teaching and training in jiu jitsu, Ricky is a certified English teacher grades 7-12, who currently teaches 8th grade at Pottsgrove Middle school. Ricky also coaches high school wrestling.
2003 NAGA third place (No-gi beginner)
2003 Grapplers Quest 3rd Place (No-gi beginner)
2004 RGDA champion (white belt)
2005 RGDA champion (blue belt)
2006 Pennsylvania State BJJ Championships 2nd place (No-gi intermediate)
2006 Pennsylvania State BJJ Championships 2nd place (absolute blue belt)
2008 RGDA super fight co-champion (purple belt)
2009 Ultimate Grappling Championship 2nd place (purple belt)
2009 Diamond State Games 2nd place (purple belt)
2009 Good Fight Cherry Hill Challenge 2nd place (purple belt)
2010 2X Ultimate Grappling Championship 1st place (advanced no-gi)
2010 Ultimate Grappling Championship 2nd place (Absolute 200 lbs. and under)
2010 OC Classic 1st place adult advanced no-gi 150-159 lbs.
2010 OC Classic 1st place takedown tournament champion 144-167 lbs.
2010 Diamond State Games 2nd place no-gi 160 lbs.
2010 Diamond State Games 3rd place brown belt 160-170 lbs.
2010 Cherry Hill Challenge 2 1st place no gi advanced 160 lbs.
2010 Rupture 2nd place no gi advanced
2010 UGC XV: Summer Slam 2nd in no gi advanced 160lbs.
2010 UGC XV: Summer Slam 200lbs. and under absolute championship belt.
Instructor
Dylan Royce began training jiu jitsu in November of 2008 and received his blue belt from Royler Graice and Rosendo Diaz in October of 2009.
Dylan is extremely athletic and was very active and successful in the tournament circuit in 2009, including three first place finishes. Dylan
is currently an assistant instructor at the academy.
Dylan Royce and Royler Gracie - 2009