Head Coach Ryann Creary

2nd Degree Black Belt

My name is Ryann Creary and I have lived in the Currumbin/Palm Beach community for the past 35 years. I have been training Jiu Jitsu ( BJJ ) since 2008 and teaching Jiu Jitsu since 2012, with the majority of my Jiu Jitsu development being here on the Gold Coast. I am the former co-founder of Flow Martial Arts in Coolangatta, a former school manager/head coach at Infinity Martial Arts in Springfield, and have taught at Gracie Barra Surfers Paradise, Carlson Gracie Gold Coast, and CMBT Training Centre. I have a passion for Jiu Jitsu, and especially teaching Jiu Jitsu, and am grateful to be in a position where I can share this beautiful martial art/sport with others.

Tournament Results

  • 4 x Pan Pacific Gold Medalist

  • 11 x Australian National Gold Medalist

  • 9 x State Gold Medalist

  • 6 x IBJJF Open Gold Medalist

  • 2 x Abu Dhabi Australian Trials Silver Medalist

  • 4 x Grappling Industries Gold Medalist

  • Grapplers Quest Las Vegas Gold Medalist

  • Medalled in numerous local and interstate tournaments.

  • 2011 Qld Ranked No.1 Adults Male Blue Belt Gi

  • 2011 Qld Ranked No.1 Adults Male Intermediate No-Gi

  • 2016 National Ranked No.1 Masters Male Brown Belt Gi

  • 2017 National Ranked No.1 Masters Male Brown Belt No-Gi

Other Martial Arts

  • Amateur Muay Thai (Kickboxing): 2-0

  • Amateur C-Class MMA: 1-0

Education

  • Master of Criminology (Bond University)

  • Post-Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bond University)

  • Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (CQU)

  • Associate Degree of Educational Studies (SCU)

  • Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy

  • Graduate Achievement Award for the School of Social Sciences (Bond University)

  • Vice Chancellor’s List of Academic Excellence (Bond University)

Work History

  • Former Martial Arts School Owner

  • Jiu Jitu Coach

  • Youth Worker

  • 10 Years Experience in the Security Industry

Other

  • Current First Aid/CPR

  • Cert. III/IV in Fitness

  • Joel Crowle (Black Belt)

    COACH

    Joel has been training Jiu Jitsu for 10 years and has achieved the rank of black belt. Joel has competed extensively, with his major competitive achievements being a no-gi gold medal at the Australian Nationals as a blue belt in 2016, gold at the IBJJF Sydney Open no-gi as a purple belt, and more recently earning silver in the Grappling Industries Melbourne absolute no-gi division (all belt levels, all weights) in 2019. Joel currently runs his own electrical business.

  • Ben Veal (Black Belt)

    COACH

    Ben has been training Jiu Jitsu for 12 years and has achieved the rank of black belt. Ben has previously earned a black belt in Taekwondo and has trained in boxing for 3-4 years. Ben has recently returned to competition earning gold at the NSW Winter Cup, and gold and silver at the Sunshine Coast Open. Ben is currently completing a degree in Sports and Exercise Science where he is working toward becoming an accredited Exercise Physiologist. Ben is currently working as a physical trainer out of ACTV Strength Co.

  • Kogar Cetinich (Purple Belt)

    COACH

    Kogar has been training Jiu Jitsu for 4 years and is the first student to achieve the rank of purple belt in Jiu Jitsu at Rhythm. Kogar has medalled in numerous local tournaments. As a blue belt he won the blue/purple belt division at the Battle Royale. More recently he earned bronze in the Grappling Industries No-Gi Absolute Division. Kogar is an electrician by trade, and is currently working as a project manager.

What People Are Saying

  • Rebecca M.

    “

    Ryann is an amazing coach who has years of experience and is very well versed in teaching jiu jitsu to every body shape and size. If you want a coach who is open, honest and will put his time into helping you be the best version of yourself then Rhythm Jiu Jitsu is for you.

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  • Megan A.

    “

    Ryann and the team at Rhythm really make everyone feel welcome .

    I love the attention to detail and technique Ryann shares in every class .

    Ryann is an amazing coach

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  • Taylor B.

    “

    Ryann is not only a wealth of knowledge but he always goes over and above to make everyone, at every skill level feel welcome! 100% recommend anyone and everyone to go in and start your journey or continue yours at Rhythm. Also Arguably one of the best locations right next to the amazing Tallebudgera creek.

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  • Nicholas D.

    “

    Ryann was my first ever Jiu Jitsu Coach up until 2017/18 - and has since remained a huge mentor in my life and especially my Jiu Jitsu career. Ryann is so attentive in his classes and it’s obvious that he has a vast amount of knowledge when it comes to Jiu Jitsu for all styles; from beginner to advanced.

    On top of all of that, he is just a brilliant guy on and off the mats. I’m happy that I can call this guy a friend since I joined one of his classes - my first Jiu jitsu class - back in 2014.

    If I was home in Australia right now, I’d be at Rhythm Jiu Jitsu.

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  • Dave K.

    …really enjoyed your teaching style today. Definitely another level of description from anyone else in Qld….The growth of your club is the testament to your coaching style. Thorough and intellectual, perfect environment to grow in.

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