The most important step a man can take. It’s not the first one, is it? It’s the next one. Always the next step.

2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

  • 2025 IBJJF World Bronze Medalist (No Gi / Master 1)

  • 2025 IBJJF Pan American Bronze Medalist (No Gi / Master 1)

  • 2024 IBJJF American National Silver Medalist (No Gi / Master 1)

  • 2024 IBJJF American National Bronze Medalist (Gi / Master 1)

  • 2023 IBJJF American National Silver Medalist (No Gi / Master 1)

  • 2023 IBJJF American National Bronze Medalist (Gi / Master 1) 

  • 2022 IBJJF Pan American Bronze Medalist (No Gi / Master 1)

  • 2021 IBJJF American National Medalist (No Gi / Adult)

  • 2019 IBJJF Pan American Bronze Medalist (No Gi / Adult)

Multiple time IBJJF Open Gold Medalist

12x Fight to Win Super Fight Winner and Former Title Challenger 

Current Titleholder for Heroes on the Mat

Accomplishments

Work history

11 year Law Enforcement Veteran

Active Law Enforcement Officer in Montgomery County, PA

Lead Combatives Instructor for Effective Fitness Combatives

Instructed police combatives in over 17 states as well as internationally. 

Head Jiu-Jitsu Instructor at Precision Jiu-Jitsu in King of Prussia, PA

Head Jiu-Jitsu Instructor at Marquez MMA in Philadelphia, PA

BJJ Instructor at The Garden MMA in PHILADELPHIA, pA

B.s. of exercise physiology from ursinus college

Services

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instruction

  • 1-on-1

  • Group sessions

  • Seminars & workshops

  • Competitors & hobbyists

Combatives instruction

  • Law Enforcement & Military

  • Civilian

  • 1-on-1

  • Group sessions

Personal training

  • Strength training

  • Diet

  • Weight loss

  • General fitness

  • Competition preparedness

Curriculum development & Consulting

  • Short term

  • Long term

  • Curriculum design tailored to fit training needs

  • 1-on-1

  • Group sessions

Self defense

testimonials

Dylan’s knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—both Gi and No-Gi—as well as Defensive Tactics is truly top-notch. I had the opportunity to bring Dylan to my area for a couple of seminars, and he exceeded expectations each time.

He first led a No-Gi BJJ seminar at my previous gym, where he did an outstanding job breaking down techniques in a clear and practical way. His depth of knowledge is impressive, and the seminar was engaging, high-energy, and extremely well received by everyone in attendance. Dylan was attentive throughout and took the time to work one-on-one with participants to ensure understanding.

The following day, Dylan conducted a Defensive Tactics seminar for the Allegany County (NY) Sheriff’s Office. His experience, professionalism, and ability to apply BJJ concepts to real-world law enforcement scenarios were evident throughout the session.

I would highly recommend Dylan for BJJ and Defensive Tactics seminars for both gyms and law enforcement agencies.

— Marc Agnello

Allegany County Sheriff's Office

Wellness Team

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I've known Dylan Royce both personally and professionally for the past 15 years. What started as an instructor-student relationship soon became a friendship built on mutual respect. While I’ve taught Dylan throughout his jiu-jitsu and defensive tactics journey, he’s taught me just as much in return.

Dylan approaches training with humility, curiosity, and a deep commitment to understanding not just how techniques work, but why. That mindset continues to consistently push me to sharpen my own skills and perspective as an instructor.

As both a jiu-jitsu and defensive tactics instructor, he is thoughtful, practical, and grounded in real-world application through competition and actual police work. He teaches with clarity, prioritizes safety, and genuinely cares about preparing people for situations that matter.

Above all, Dylan is a person of strong character and has shown to be consistent, accountable, and trustworthy. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a highly capable instructor and/or training partner.

— Rob Scheier

I’m a 50-year-old brown belt and a lifelong jiu-jitsu hobbyist who trains three times a week. I’ve been training with Dylan Royce in weekly private lessons, and I can confidently say he is one of the most skilled and thoughtful practitioners I’ve worked with.

Dylan is an accomplished jiu-jitsu athlete with a deep understanding of both fundamentals and advanced concepts. What sets him apart is how well he teaches. He focuses on efficiency, leverage, and timing rather than relying on speed or athleticism, which makes his instruction especially valuable for older practitioners like myself.

In our private sessions, Dylan is patient, detail-oriented, and extremely effective at identifying problems and offering clear solutions. He breaks techniques down in a way that’s easy to understand and immediately applicable. Since working with him, I’ve seen real improvements in my positional control, transitions, and overall confidence on the mat.

Beyond his technical ability, Dylan is professional, reliable, and humble. He takes his role as a training partner and instructor seriously and genuinely cares about the progress of the people he works with. Despite being younger than me, he carries himself with maturity and earns respect quickly.

I highly recommend Dylan Royce to anyone looking to improve their jiu-jitsu, whether through private lessons or regular training. He’s the kind of practitioner who makes everyone around him better.

— Philippe Gabay