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Triad Martial Arts - Ruston, LA
The original Triad Martial Arts location was founded in Cullman Alabama in 1996.
Since then, Triad has grown to 3 schools - 2 in Alabama and 1 in Louisiana.
Triad Martial Arts offers instruction to children and adults in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and MMA.
The founder of Triad Martial Arts, Johnny Lee Smith, has also developed two programs for self-defense and law enforcement training.
The Equalizer, a program developed to teach safety and self-defense for women and SSGT (Strategic Self-Defense and Gunfighting Tactics), a training and certification program for law enforcement officers, adopted in the curriculum of many police, sheriff, and state law enforcement agencies.
At Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston we believe that in order to excel at anything in life, you should possess solid values and a strong character that develop the dedication needed to achieve your goals.
Our exceptional team of instructors are here to inspire you to be your very best.
Joining us will give you the all-important inner strength to navigate our complex world with confidence and drive.
Josh Lee
Josh Lee is the owner and head instructor of the adults at Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston.
Josh received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Daniel O’Brien.
He is a second degree black belt in Judo, and also a certified USA Judo instructor.
He is an SSGT and Equalizer Women’s Self Defense instructor under Johnny Lee Smith.
Josh Lee became a professional MMA fighter in 2009, and continues to step in the cage.
Makayla Lee
Makayla Lee is the head instructor of big kids class. Makayla is a blue belt in Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu under Daniel O’Brien.
She is a green belt in Judo.
Makayla has a B.S in Kinesiology.
She became a high school teacher,
and coach in 2016.
She has coached many sports including soccer, volleyball, tennis, powerlifting, and cheerleading.
She is also a trainer at Force Fitness of Ruston.
Hanna Heng
Hanna Heng is our head instructor
of little kids class.
Hanna is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
under Josh Lee.
She is an ikkyu in Judo.
Hanna is a 3rd degree black belt Tang Soo Do.
She has been instructing kids in
martial arts since 2016.
She currently attends
Louisiana Tech University.
Triad Martial Arts - Ruston, LA
The original Triad Martial Arts location was founded in Cullman Alabama in 1996. Since then, Triad has grown to 3 schools - 2 in Alabama and 1 in Louisiana.
Triad Martial Arts offers instruction to children and adults in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and MMA. The founder of Triad Martial Arts, Johnny Lee Smith, has also developed two programs for self-defense and law enforcement training.
The Equalizer, a program developed to teach safety and self-defense for women and SSGT (Strategic Self-Defense and Gunfighting Tactics), a training and certification program for law enforcement officers, adopted in the curriculum of many police, sheriff, and state law enforcement agencies.
At Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston we believe that in order to excel at anything in life, you should possess solid values and a strong character that develop the dedication needed to achieve your goals.
Our exceptional team of instructors are here to inspire you to be your very best. Joining us will give you the all-important inner strength to navigate our complex world with confidence and drive.
Josh Lee
Josh Lee is the owner and head instructor of the adults at
Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston.
Josh received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Daniel O’Brien.
He is a second degree black belt in Judo, and also a certified USA Judo instructor.
He is an SSGT and Equalizer Women’s Self Defense instructor under Johnny Lee Smith.
Josh Lee became a professional MMA fighter in 2009, and continues to step in the cage.
Makayla Lee
Makayla Lee is the head instructor of big kids class. Makayla is a purple belt in
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Daniel O’Brien.
She is a green belt in Judo.
Makayla has a B.S in Kinesiology.
She became a high school teacher,
and coach in 2016.
She has coached many sports including soccer, volleyball, tennis,
powerlifting, and cheerleading.
She is also a trainer at Force Fitness of Ruston.
Gunnar Moskau
Gunnar Moskau is our head instructor
of our kids MMA class.
Gunnar is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
under Josh Lee.
2-0 amateur MMA fighter
12 total gold metals from various competitions
Winner of the GFU men’s warrior division without a single point scored against me
I have been training martial arts since I was 6 years old
Attending Louisiana Tech University for mechanical engineering
Hank Hamilton
Born and raised in West Monroe, Coach Hank Hamilton began training in Kickboxing in 2002 and Jiujitsu in 2003 while attending LSU. After compiling a 4-1 record in MMA during his amateur career, he turned his focus toward teaching others in Kickboxing for MMA in 2020.
When he's not training, Coach Hank enjoys video games, cooking, and hanging out with his dogs Ellie and Cleo and cats Buakaw and Bones.
See What Our Students Say About Us
Shane Otto
The people at triad are solid people.
We travel from another school and are welcomed
with open arms.
They build relationships with my boys and teach them as if they are part of the school.
That's a rare
quality in a coach.
Devin Skipper
Incredible instructors Coaches Josh And Makayla really put there all into this place.
Very positive atmosphere and is very family safe.
You don't hear negative talk or cursing and that is such a refreshing change of pace.
Kayte Harris
Absolutely love this place, moved to Ruston just to be closer!
Come and join us!
See What Our Students Say About Us
Shane Otto
The people at triad are solid people.
We travel from another school and are welcomed
with open arms.
They build relationships with my boys and teach them as if they are part of the school.
That's a rare
quality in a coach.
Devin Skipper
Incredible instructors Coaches Josh And Makayla really put there all into this place.
Very positive atmosphere and is very family safe.
You don't hear negative talk or cursing and that is such a refreshing change of pace.
Kayte Harris
Absolutely love this place, moved to Ruston just to be closer!
Come and join us!