Instructor Staff
Eddie Fyvie
Owner | Head Instructor
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Kid's, & MMA Instructor
Eddie Fyvie Jiu-Jitsu Academy or "EFJJA" (Formerly known as Spa City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) in Malta, NY is proudly owned by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt Eddie Fyvie. Eddie Fyvie received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2009. He is currently a 2nd degree black belt in BJJ under Ricardo Almeida.
Eddie is the head instructor and owner of Eddie Fyvie Jiu-Jitsu Academy. He has dedicated his life to teaching and spreading his passion of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to the Saratoga, Ballston Spa, Malta, & Clifton Park Community. From there...on to the rest of the world. Along with teaching Jiu-Jitsu at Eddie Fyvie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Fyvie also trains and coaches a team of mixed martial artists. He regularly trains with notable Jiu-Jitsu figures, Matt Serra, Rickson Gracie, and Ricardo Almeida.
Eddie has competed in hundreds of Jiu-Jitsu tournaments across the country and as a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Eddie has competed in events throughout America and Canada with sixteen professional fights.
Currently he devotes 100% of his efforts to his family and development of Jiu-Jitsu in Upstate, NY and beyond. Professor Fyvie has recently started an organization called Fyvie, Inc. which will be putting on one of the largest BJJ seminars ever in the Fall of 2017. This event will be in partnership alongside, RIckson Gracie!
Eddie Fyvie Jiu-Jitsu Academy or "EFJJA" (Formerly known as Spa City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) in Malta, NY is proudly owned by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt Eddie Fyvie. Eddie Fyvie received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2009. He is currently a 2nd degree black belt in BJJ under Ricardo Almeida.
Eddie is the head instructor and owner of Eddie Fyvie Jiu-Jitsu Academy. He has dedicated his life to teaching and spreading his passion of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to the Saratoga, Ballston Spa, Malta, & Clifton Park Community. From there...on to the rest of the world. Along with teaching Jiu-Jitsu at Eddie Fyvie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Fyvie also trains and coaches a team of mixed martial artists. He regularly trains with notable Jiu-Jitsu figures, Matt Serra, Rickson Gracie, and Ricardo Almeida.
Eddie has competed in hundreds of Jiu-Jitsu tournaments across the country and as a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Eddie has competed in events throughout America and Canada with sixteen professional fights.
Currently he devotes 100% of his efforts to his family and development of Jiu-Jitsu in Upstate, NY and beyond. Professor Fyvie has recently started an organization called Fyvie, Inc. which will be putting on one of the largest BJJ seminars ever in the Fall of 2017. This event will be in partnership alongside, RIckson Gracie!
R.C. Dashnow
3rd Degree Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Law Enforcement Instructor
Professor R.C. Dashnow has spent the past two decades on the mats and also on the streets as a police officer. This experience in both Jiu-Jitsu and on the street brings extreme value to the reality of Jiu-Jitsu training.
R.C. received his Black Belt under Ricardo Almeida in 2008. He competed at various competitions in the early 2000's and then focused all of his energy into his job as a cop and teaching BJJ.
Bob's classes offer an extreme level of detail and are great for beginners and advanced alike!
Professor R.C. Dashnow has spent the past two decades on the mats and also on the streets as a police officer. This experience in both Jiu-Jitsu and on the street brings extreme value to the reality of Jiu-Jitsu training.
R.C. received his Black Belt under Ricardo Almeida in 2008. He competed at various competitions in the early 2000's and then focused all of his energy into his job as a cop and teaching BJJ.
Bob's classes offer an extreme level of detail and are great for beginners and advanced alike!
Erik Gandrow
1st Degree Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor, Law Enforcement Instructor
Professor Erik Gandrow received his Black Belt in 2015 under Eddie Fyvie, Bob Dashnow, and Chad Beatty. For over a decade, Erik has driven one hour each way to class, 4 times per week. Erik works as a local police officer and brings this experience to the mats. Erik has always been a dedicated and focused member of EFJJA and consistently trains and evolves with the art of Jiu-Jitsu.
Professor Erik Gandrow received his Black Belt in 2015 under Eddie Fyvie, Bob Dashnow, and Chad Beatty. For over a decade, Erik has driven one hour each way to class, 4 times per week. Erik works as a local police officer and brings this experience to the mats. Erik has always been a dedicated and focused member of EFJJA and consistently trains and evolves with the art of Jiu-Jitsu.
Dave Rath
1st Degree Black Belt
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Professor Dave Rath came to EFJJA in 2007 with the rank of Blue Belt. 9 years later, he receive his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Dave was a decorated wrestler in High School down in Wallkill, NY. He teaches a thorough and detailed Jiu-Jitsu class with a keen understanding of many segments of the art.
Professor Dave Rath came to EFJJA in 2007 with the rank of Blue Belt. 9 years later, he receive his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Dave was a decorated wrestler in High School down in Wallkill, NY. He teaches a thorough and detailed Jiu-Jitsu class with a keen understanding of many segments of the art.
Leo Gannon
Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Leo Gannon has been a dedicated student of EFJJA for close to a decade. He is a graduate of the United States Navy and also a fitness enthusiast. Along with BJJ competition, he has competed in various endurance races in the northeast. Leo brings an organized and enthusiastic approach to BJJ. This year he will be receiving his BJJ Black Belt!
Leo Gannon has been a dedicated student of EFJJA for close to a decade. He is a graduate of the United States Navy and also a fitness enthusiast. Along with BJJ competition, he has competed in various endurance races in the northeast. Leo brings an organized and enthusiastic approach to BJJ. This year he will be receiving his BJJ Black Belt!
Dan Henderson
Black Belt
Kid's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Dan Henderson has been training since the beginning of our existence in Saratoga County. His entire family takes part in our classes. They are an incredible example for everyone. Along with being a Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt, Dan is a lifelong Martial Artist and tactical firearms instructor. With a demanding job that forces him to be on the road, he has never allowed his training to fall by the wayside!
Dan Henderson has been training since the beginning of our existence in Saratoga County. His entire family takes part in our classes. They are an incredible example for everyone. Along with being a Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt, Dan is a lifelong Martial Artist and tactical firearms instructor. With a demanding job that forces him to be on the road, he has never allowed his training to fall by the wayside!
Chuck Holland
Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Chuck Holland is a TRUE student of the art. He regularly competes all around the country. Along with teaching at EFJJA, he also teaches classes at Core Fit in Mayfield, NY. Chuck is an incredible asset to our team!
Chuck Holland is a TRUE student of the art. He regularly competes all around the country. Along with teaching at EFJJA, he also teaches classes at Core Fit in Mayfield, NY. Chuck is an incredible asset to our team!
Instructors at The Eddie Fyvie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Malta, NY & Niskayuna, NY.
Our Academy features the MOST Black Belt instructors in Upstate, NY!
Our Academy features the MOST Black Belt instructors in Upstate, NY!