Ryan Cunningham: Owner & Head Instructor
1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Black Belt in Judo
Coach Ryan Cunningham began training in martial arts in 2005, in Roseburg, OR, beginning with Judo, and instructing children since 2009. In 2013, he earned his USJF accredited black belt in Judo from 5th degree black belt, Sensei Roy Kawaji at Portland Judo. He lives in Roseburg, Oregon, with his wife and two daughters.
In 2009, Ryan began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Professor Ben Baxter, in Eugene, Oregon. He earned his blue belt in 2010, his purple belt in 2012, brown belt in 2014, and black belt in 2017, and promoted to first degree black belt in 2020. In 2012, Ryan embarked on a new adventure, partnering with his mentor and friend, Ben Baxter, to create Performance Martial Arts Academy in Springfield, Oregon. In 2013 Ryan won the his purple belt division at the US Open, capping another successful year as a competitor. In 2014, Performance Martial Arts Academy opened its second location, here in Roseburg, OR.
Ryan Cunningham is the head Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and youth Instructor for Performance Martial Arts Academy’s Roseburg location, as well as an instructor at the Eugene/Springfield location. Prior to his martial arts career, Ryan enjoyed coaching wrestling at Joseph Lane Jr. High School and both Sutherlin and Glide High Schools, making coaching children a big part of his life since 2002. Outside of teaching, Ryan enjoys continuing his own martial arts journey by competing and training as much as possible.
Highlight Accomplishments:
– 2022 Oregon Open Gold (Elite NoGi)
– 2021 Grappling Industries Gold (Advanced NoGi)
– 2021 Subleague Open Gold (Expert NoGI)
– 2019 Ground Warrior Submission Challenge Gold (Black Belt)
– 2018 Oregon Open Gold (Black Belt)
– 2018 IBJJF Seattle Open Gold (Black Belt)
– 2018 IBJJ San Francisco Open Gold (Black Belt)
– 2017 NAGA Oregon: Gold (Expert NoGi)
– 2017 NAGA Oregon: Gold (Brown Belt)
– 2016 Sub League Gold Medalist (Expert NoGi)
– 2015 Budo Jitsu 135lb Invitational: Champion (NoGi)
– 2015 Oregon Open: Gold Medalist (Brown Belt)
– 2014 Oregon Open: Gold (Purple Belt)
– 2014 NAGA Portland: Gold (Purple Belt)
– 2014 NAGA Portland: Bronze (Expert NoGi)
– 2014 Ground Warrior Submission Challenge: Gold (Purple Belt)
– 2014 Ground Warrior Submission Challenge: Gold (Advanced NoGi)
– 2013 NAGA Portland: Bronze (Advanced Nogi)
– 2013 US Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships: Gold (Purple Belt)
– 2013 Subleague Championship Tournament 2: Gold (Purple Belt)
– 2013 Subleague Championship Tournament 2: Gold (Advanced NoGi)
– 2013 Northwestern BJJ Championships: Gold (Purple Belt)
– 2012 Subleague Championship Tournament 2: Gold (Blue Belt)
– 2011 Subleague Championship Tournament 1: Silver (Blue Belt)
– 2011 Subleague Season Championship Tournament: Gold (Blue Belt)
– 2011 Dynamic Submission Grappling Championship: Gold (Advanced Gi)
– 2011 Oregon Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship: Gold (Blue Belt)
– 2011 Oregon Open No Gi Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Championship: Silver (Advanced)
– 2010 Oregon Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship: Silver (Blue Belt)
– 2010 Nor Cal Classic Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Championship: Silver (Blue Belt)
– 2010 Nor Cal Classic No Gi Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Championship: Bronze (Blue Belt)
– 2009 Oregon State Judo Invitational: Silver (Dan Division)
– 2008 Subleague Season Championship: Gold (Intermediate NoGi)
– 2008 Oregon Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship: Silver (White Belt)
– 2008 Oregon Open No Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship: Silver (Intermediate)
– 2006 Grants Pass Judo Invitational: Gold (Kyu Division)
– 2005 Northwestern American Regional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship: Gold (White Belt)
– 2005 Northwestern American Regional Submission Wrestling Championship: Silver (Beginner NoGi)
