Professor Rico

Bio

True North Martial Arts is proud to welcome Professor Rico  to our coaching team as the lead instructor for our Adult Lunchtime Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program.

With an incredible 36+ years of martial arts experience, Professor Rico has dedicated his life to training, competition, teaching, and the pursuit of technical excellence. His background gives students the opportunity to learn from a coach who has spent decades developing his craft both on the mats and in competition.

Professor Rico brings a calm, detail-oriented, and highly practical approach to instruction. His classes are designed to help students build strong fundamentals, sharpen their technique, improve confidence, and develop the kind of mat awareness that comes from years of real experience.

Competitive Highlights

• IBJJF World Masters Silver Medalist
• Multiple-time gold and silver medalist at the Ontario Open, Provincial Open, and Toronto Open
• Decades of competition experience across martial arts disciplines

Coaching Philosophy

What truly sets Professor Rico apart is his ability to translate high-level competition knowledge into practical, effective instruction for students of all experience levels. Whether someone is stepping onto the mats for the first time or looking to sharpen their game, Professor Rico provides patient coaching, technical detail, and a supportive learning environment.

His goal is to help every student improve with purpose, build confidence through consistent training, and understand that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a lifelong journey of growth, discipline, and problem-solving.