👊 Meet Our Coaching Team🥋
Coach Ryan Mech – Head Instructor & Owner, Coach Ryan Mech is a lifelong martial artist and highly accomplished grappling instructor with over a decade of experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels.
He holds three black belts:
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Judo
• Hayastan Grappling System
Ryan is also Michigan’s only black belt under legendary coach Gokor Chivichyan, one of the most respected grappling instructors in the world.
His focus is on strong fundamentals, real-world self-defense, competition-tested techniques, and building confidence on and off the mat.
🥋 Coach Jake Major – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu InstructorCoach Jake Major is a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt at Hayastan Grappling with over 15 years of martial arts experience and 6 years of coaching experience.
A proud United States Navy veteran, Jake brings creativity, discipline, and passion to his teaching style while fostering a positive training environment.
🥋 Coach Troy Houdyshell – Kids Program & Karate InstructorCoach Troy is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ryan Mech, a Level 2 in the Hayastan Grappling System, a green belt in Judo under Ryan Mech, and a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo.
Troy serves as both a kids coach and the academy’s Karate instructor, blending grappling and striking fundamentals to develop well-rounded students.
🥋 Coach Jacob Green – Youth Program Director (Roscommon)Coach Jacob is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Gokor Chivichyan and Ryan Mech, a Level 4 in the Hayastan Grappling System, a brown belt in Kihon Karate, and a black belt in Flesh Is Stronger Karate.
Originally promoted by Tang Soo Do 2nd degree black belt Marc McKee, and later confirmed by striking master Clint Natschke, Jacob leads the Roscommon youth program and is passionate about building confident, disciplined students.
🥋 Coach Samantha Badgley – Head Youth Instructor (Gaylord)Coach Samantha is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ryan Mech and the head youth instructor in Gaylord.
An avid weightlifter and positive role model, Samantha brings structure, encouragement, and high energy to every kids class, helping students grow both on and off the mat.
🥋 Coach Richard Treusch – Kids Program InstructorCoach Richard is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ryan Mech, a green belt in Judo under Ryan Mech, and one of our dedicated kids instructors.
Outside the academy, Richard is a successful attorney and law firm owner, bringing leadership, discipline, and mentorship into the youth program.
Coach Ryan Mech – Head Instructor & Owner, Coach Ryan Mech is a lifelong martial artist and highly accomplished grappling instructor with over a decade of experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels.
He holds three black belts:
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Judo
• Hayastan Grappling System
Ryan is also Michigan’s only black belt under legendary coach Gokor Chivichyan, one of the most respected grappling instructors in the world.
His focus is on strong fundamentals, real-world self-defense, competition-tested techniques, and building confidence on and off the mat.
🥋 Coach Jake Major – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu InstructorCoach Jake Major is a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt at Hayastan Grappling with over 15 years of martial arts experience and 6 years of coaching experience.
A proud United States Navy veteran, Jake brings creativity, discipline, and passion to his teaching style while fostering a positive training environment.
🥋 Coach Troy Houdyshell – Kids Program & Karate InstructorCoach Troy is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ryan Mech, a Level 2 in the Hayastan Grappling System, a green belt in Judo under Ryan Mech, and a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo.
Troy serves as both a kids coach and the academy’s Karate instructor, blending grappling and striking fundamentals to develop well-rounded students.
🥋 Coach Jacob Green – Youth Program Director (Roscommon)Coach Jacob is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Gokor Chivichyan and Ryan Mech, a Level 4 in the Hayastan Grappling System, a brown belt in Kihon Karate, and a black belt in Flesh Is Stronger Karate.
Originally promoted by Tang Soo Do 2nd degree black belt Marc McKee, and later confirmed by striking master Clint Natschke, Jacob leads the Roscommon youth program and is passionate about building confident, disciplined students.
🥋 Coach Samantha Badgley – Head Youth Instructor (Gaylord)Coach Samantha is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ryan Mech and the head youth instructor in Gaylord.
An avid weightlifter and positive role model, Samantha brings structure, encouragement, and high energy to every kids class, helping students grow both on and off the mat.
🥋 Coach Richard Treusch – Kids Program InstructorCoach Richard is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ryan Mech, a green belt in Judo under Ryan Mech, and one of our dedicated kids instructors.
Outside the academy, Richard is a successful attorney and law firm owner, bringing leadership, discipline, and mentorship into the youth program.