Ryer Martial Arts Academy

Ryer Martial Arts Academy Ryer Academy strengthens lives through professional martial arts. The club was founded by Joshua Ryer and his mentor Alex Dorsey.

Ryer Martial Arts Academy was established in September 2000, Ryer Academy began as a student club at the University of Pittsburgh. Our mission is to strengthen lives through professional martial arts. We offer programs for the entire family; Pre-School, Youth, and Teen classes as well as Adult self-defense for men and women. Finally we have blended martial arts and fitness into our Kickboxing classes. Join us for a free class and discover the best martial arts for you and your family!

08/20/2026

The right after-school activity shouldn’t add more stress to your schedule. 👊

🏃 Keep your child active and moving.
📅 Enjoy flexible scheduling that works for your family.
🥋 Count on consistent classes and instructors.

Martial arts gives your child a positive, productive way to spend their time after school—while making life a little easier for you.

Sound too good to be true? Come see for yourself.

Contact Ryer Martial Arts Academy today to schedule your FREE class!

Ryer Martial Arts Academy is proud to represent the lineage of SGM Cacoy Cañete through GM Zach Whitson. Honored to be p...
08/18/2026

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.**

08/16/2026

What a week! 🥋🔥

Our August Kids’ Summer Camp was packed with martial arts training, verbal self-defense, and plenty of FUN!

A huge thank you to all of our campers for bringing such great energy and effort all week. 👊

The 20th Annual Iron Mountain Camp is coming up! 👊Adult Ryer members—register for camp, grab your official gear, and joi...
08/15/2026

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.

08/08/2026
Celebrating the life and legacy of Grandmaster Cacoy Canete! 🇵🇭Tomorrow, August 8th, in honor of Grandmaster Cacoy’s bir...
08/07/2026

Celebrating the life and legacy of Grandmaster Cacoy Canete! 🇵🇭

Tomorrow, August 8th, in honor of Grandmaster Cacoy’s birthday, we’ll be teaching Cacoy Canete Doce Pares Eskrima in every Saturday class at Ryer Martial Arts Academy.

All classes are FREE and open to the public! Bring a friend and come experience the art and legacy of a true martial arts legend.

🥋 Beginner Youth — 9:00 AM
🥋 Teen — 11:00 AM
🥋 Adult — 12:00 PM

Congratulations to Rick on earning his Green Belt in Cacoy Cañete Doce Pares! 🟩Rick is an experienced martial artist, bu...
08/07/2026

Congratulations to Rick on earning his Green Belt in Cacoy Cañete Doce Pares! 🟩

Rick is an experienced martial artist, but what stands out most is his willingness to “empty his cup,” learn new skills, and approach every class with an open mind. That mindset has led to some great progress, and he’s a pleasure to have training at our academy.

Well deserved, Rick! Congratulations!

Olive earned her Junior Yellow Belt! ⬜️🟨She’s focused, detail-oriented, and a hard worker. Her dad also trains in our Ad...
08/05/2026

Olive earned her Junior Yellow Belt! ⬜️🟨

She’s focused, detail-oriented, and a hard worker. Her dad also trains in our Adult Martial Arts program, and it’s been rewarding to watch them share this journey and experience the many benefits of martial arts as a family.

Congratulations, Olive! 💎

Congratulations to AJ on earning his Yellow Belt and moving up to our Intermediate Youth program! 🟨AJ has been putting i...
08/04/2026

Congratulations to AJ on earning his Yellow Belt and moving up to our Intermediate Youth program! 🟨

AJ has been putting in the work all summer with outstanding attendance and a great attitude. His promotion is proof that when you stay committed during the summer, real progress follows.

Keep up the great work, AJ! 👊

The best time to start is NOW. 🥋🔥This month at Ryer Martial Arts, we’re focusing on NOW.Too often, we wait for the perfe...
08/02/2026

The best time to start is NOW. 🥋🔥

This month at Ryer Martial Arts, we’re focusing on NOW.

Too often, we wait for the perfect time to begin, train harder, or take the next step. But growth doesn’t happen someday—it happens the moment you decide to act.

Whether your goal is to earn your next belt, improve your fitness, build confidence, or become the best version of yourself, the time to commit is now.

💬 “The time is now. What you have to do, do it now.”
— Lailah Gifty Akita

Address

5440 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15232

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 8pm
Tuesday 3pm - 8pm
Wednesday 3pm - 8pm
Thursday 3pm - 8pm
Friday 4:15pm - 6:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 10:30am

Telephone

(412) 621-7937

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