Ron Pattyn is the founder of West Island Jiu Jitsu. He started his martial arts career in 1991 and holds 3 black belts. Ron is known for his down-to-earth personality and for having trained very high-level competitors. He prides himself on teaching the simple details that make Jiu Jitsu so effective. Ron’s high regard for respect, humility and integrity are reflected in the school culture. 

Instructor Lineage: Helio Gracie - Royler Gracie - Sylvain Moroney

Charles Coss McDonald has been involved in martial arts since 2008. He has trained with some of the best fighters in the world such as Rener Gracie and Kron Gracie. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Sylvain Moroney. Charles teaches all levels and his passion for Jiu Jitsu shines through in every class.

Instructor Lineage: Helio Gracie - Royler Gracie - Sylvain Moroney

Kevin Dupras has been training in martial arts for over 20 years. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Sylvain Moroney. He has trained with world class practitioners like Royler Gracie, Bruno Fernandez, Rener Gracie and Ryron Gracie. Kevin makes the techniques easy to understand and he brings a fresh and upbeat energy to class.

Instructor Lineage: Helio Gracie - Royler Gracie - Sylvain Moroney

Isabelle Drouin is head coach of Powher- Power to Her, Montreal’s ONLY women’s self-defence program. Isabelle is a blue belt under Charles Coss Macdonald and has been training for more than 4 years in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. She is dedicated to making Jiu Jitsu available to all women, in a fun and safe environment.

Follow her on Instagram @powher2her

Instructor Lineage: Helio Gracie - Royler Gracie - Sylvain Moroney - Ron Pattyn - Charles Coss Macdonald