Ryer Martial Arts Academy

Care for it. Help it grow. Leave it better. 🥋🌱

This September at Ryer Martial Arts, our word of the month is STEWARD.

To steward means to care responsibly for what’s been entrusted to you. It takes attention, effort, and a commitment to helping it thrive.

In martial arts, we practice this by caring for our training space, supporting our partners, and passing on what we’ve learned. Every class is an opportunity to strengthen the community we’re part of.

💬 “So maybe success isn’t found in how quickly you can replace things… Maybe it’s in how well you steward them.”
— Cody Jefferson | Founder Advisor

A quick Labor Day schedule reminder! 🇺🇸

🥋 Saturday, September 5th: We’re OPEN and running our normal class schedule.

🇺🇸 Monday, September 7th: Ryer Martial Arts Academy will be CLOSED in observance of Labor Day.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend, and thank you for your continued support!

Purple Belt at Ryer Martial Arts Academy is no small achievement. It takes years of commitment, consistency, and hard work. 🥋

Yesterday, we had the honor of recognizing Darrah with her Purple Belt! 🟪

Darrah is a consistent force in our Teen Martial Arts Program, bringing passion and intensity to every class. We’re extremely proud of everything she’s accomplished and excited to see her continue to grow.

Congratulations, Darrah! 👊

Congratulations to Vivaan on earning his Yellow Belt and moving up to our Intermediate Youth class last night! 🟨

Vivaan is a hard worker who continues to make great progress. We’re excited to see him take on this next challenge! 👊

Ryer Martial Arts Academy is proud to represent the lineage of SGM Cacoy Cañete through GM Zach Whitson. Honored to be part of this legacy! 🥋

CONTINUING THE LEGACY

The legacy of SGM Ciriaco “Cacoy” Cañete continues through generations of students, instructors, Masters, and Grandmasters committed to preserving, teaching, and sharing his art.

We are proud to recognize the active Cacoy Cañete Doce Pares Grandmasters in the United States who continue to teach, promote, and uphold the system and legacy entrusted to us.

**HONOR THE LEGACY. UPHOLD THE SYSTEM. BUILD THE FUTURE.**

Our goal is to strengthen communication and unity within the CCDP family in the United States and around the world by sharing news, events, training opportunities, and supporting one another in continuing SGM Cacoy’s work.

If you are an **active Grandmaster or Master of Cacoy Cañete Doce Pares in the United States**, please message us. We want to reconnect, stay in communication, share information, and continue building a stronger CCDP community together.

Cacoy Cañete Doce Pares USA is directly under the **Cacoy Cañete Doce Pares (CCDP) World Headquarters in Cebu, Philippines.**

**One legacy. One family. Continuing the legacy together.**

The 20th Annual Iron Mountain Camp is coming up! 👊

Adult Ryer members—register for camp, grab your official gear, and join us at Laurel Ridge this October!

🛒 Apparel store closes August 30 at 11:59 PM.

The 20th Annual Iron Mountain Camp online apparel store is officially LIVE! 👊

Official Iron Mountain Camp apparel is now available through GPSA group.

🛒 Store closes Sunday, August 30 at 11:59 PM.

All items are made-to-order and will be distributed at check-in when you arrive at camp in October.

https://gpsagroup.chipply.com/IronMountain20th/

Don’t miss your chance to pick up this year’s official gear and commemorate the 20th Annual Iron Mountain Camp!

20 Years. One System. One Family.