Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston

Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston is known for its deep commitment to practical martial arts education for all ages, blending Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and MMA under one roof. The school is led by owner and head instructor Josh Lee, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Daniel O’Brien and a second-degree black belt in Judo, who brings years of experience both as a competitor and as a coach. Triad’s roots go back to its founding in Alabama in 1996 by Johnny Lee Smith, and the Ruston academy continues that tradition with a focus on building strong character and technical skill. The teaching team includes Makayla Lee, who leads the big kids program and holds a purple belt in BJJ, a green belt in Judo, and a degree in Kinesiology, and Kandace Landreneau, a purple belt and IBJJF Masters 1 World Champion who heads the little kids and women’s classes. The kids’ MMA classes are run by Gunnar Moskau, a brown belt in BJJ and decorated competitor, while Hanna Heng and Hank Hamilton round out the staff with expertise in Judo, Tang Soo Do, and kickboxing. This range of backgrounds allows Triad to offer a varied and robust schedule, including women’s-only BJJ, competition training, and annual women’s self-defense courses for the local sheriff’s department. Students at Triad can expect a full slate of options throughout the week: adult and kids’ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gi and no-gi), Judo, MMA, and kickboxing, with classes for ages four and up. The academy runs specialized classes for homeschoolers, a program for students with special abilities, and open mat sessions—both gi and no-gi—welcoming visitors and drop-ins. Triad’s approach is straightforward: offer real martial arts, taught by experienced instructors, with programs that grow alongside the needs of the Ruston community.

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