Over the last few years, the Renzo Gracie Academy in Manhattan, New York gained some newfound notoriety and fame, thanks to John Danaher and his “death squad.” Comprised of elite black belts like Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and Craig Jones, the team began winning one tournament after another, thanks to their almost foolproof leg lock system.
But after COVID-19 hit NYC hard over the last few months, some members of the team began rethinking their lives and careers. Late last week, Ryan announced his move out of the United States and into Puerto Rico for the foreseeable future.