Ryan 🇺🇸
Ryan Norton
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About
- Training since first belt8 year(s) and 4 month(s)
- LocationBirmingham, AL, United States of America
- AcademyLion Heart Jiu Jitsu Verified
- Affiliation[email protected]
- Member sinceOctober 20251 year on Beltchecker.com
Lineage
- Mitsuyo Maeda
- Carlos Gracie
- Carlson Gracie
- Ricardo De La Riva
- (Moacir Omena
- ) Tony Passos
- George Wehby
Bio
I am the owner of Lion Heart Jiu Jitsu and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Professor George Wehby.
I began training Jiu Jitsu with a focus on personal development and quickly grew into a lifelong commitment to the art. Over the years, that path has developed into coaching, leadership, and ultimately owning my own academy with the goal of building a strong, disciplined, and welcoming training environment.
At Lion Heart Jiu Jitsu, we emphasize fundamentals, pressure-tested technique, and consistent progression for students of all levels. Our approach is centered on creating a culture where beginners can build confidence safely, and advanced students are continually challenged to refine and evolve their game.
I remain actively involved in training and teaching, with a focus on continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and strengthening the Jiu Jitsu community both on and off the mats.
Achievements
3 of 18 unlockedName verified by credit card
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Verifications received19 / 25
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Years trained8 / 10
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Gold medals0 / 5
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Competition matches0 / 10
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Atlanta Winter Open 2023 - Master 2 Purple Medium-Heavy

Promotion history
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- 1 year, 3 months, 6 days
Black belt Current belt
August 9, 2025
Promoted byProfessor George Wehby



1 year, 9 months, 5 daysBrown belt
November 4, 2023
Promoted byProfessor George Wehby



1 year, 9 months, 13 daysPurple belt
January 22, 2022
Promoted byProfessor George Wehby



2 years, 5 months, 12 daysBlue belt
August 10, 2019
Promoted byProfessor George Wehby


1 year, 1 month, 2 daysWhite belt
July 8, 2018
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