Meet the Team
Our coaching staff is the heart of Unified Jiu-Jitsu. Each coach brings real experience, patience, and passion to every class, teaching safe, technical, and effective jiu-jitsu in a structured and supportive environment. We lead with integrity, discipline, and purpose — guiding students with encouragement, respect, and high standards at every level.
More than instructors, our coaches are mentors, role models, and community leaders. They train hard, teach with intention, and help every student — kids, teens, and adults — build confidence, resilience, skill, and character on and off the mats. Whether you're a complete beginner or a dedicated competitor, our team is committed to helping you rise, grow, and discover your strength.
At Unified, we believe we rise as one — and our coaches show that every day.
Ryan Jarreau
Professor / Owner
Professor Ryan Jarreau has nearly 15 years of dedicated training and has built his career on and off the mats as both a competitor and teacher of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has successfully competed in tournaments across Texas and beyond, earning multiple medals—including four gold, two silver, and one bronze. He believes that BJJ is not just an ordinary sport, but rather a game of chess: your mind and body both focused and exercised.
Amanda Arroyo
Co-Owner
Amanda is the co-owner of Unified Jiu Jitsu Schertz, where she combines her passion for martial arts with her heart for family and community. As a wife, mother, and proud grandmother, she understands the importance of creating a space where people of all ages feel welcomed, supported, and empowered.
Coach Kama
Purple Belt / Coach
Hey I'm Kama! I'm a Jiu-Jitsu purple belt and dedicated competitor with a diverse background in weight training, neuroscience, yoga, and breathwork. On and off the mats, I blend science and grit to sharpen performance, build resilience, and stay grounded under pressure. From competition to recovery, I train with purpose—and roll with heart.
Lloyd Garrison
Army Veteran / Coach
Coach Lloyd is an Army veteran, devoted family man, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who brings quiet strength, discipline, and consistency to the mat. Having competed in multiple Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions, he believes real growth is earned through effort, humility, and showing up every day. Outside of training, Lloyd is passionate about technology and serves as the digital architect behind Unified's online presence.
Coach Cristian
Wrestler / Competitor
Cristian comes to Unified Jiu Jitsu with a strong wrestling background and a passion for competition. While he's new to the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, his experience on the wrestling mats gives him a solid foundation of discipline, grit, and athleticism. Cristian actively competes and is always looking to test his skills and grow as a martial artist.