About Coach Royce Miller | Ann Arbor BJJ
Royce Miller — Head Coach, Ann Arbor BJJ
Ann Arbor BJJ · Head Coach

ROYCE
MILLER

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Margot Ciccarelli ↗.
Structured coaching. High standards. Long-term development.

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Rank

BJJ BLACK
BELT.

Earned July 2023 in Japan under Margot Ciccarelli ↗.

Royce began training in 2010 and relocated to Florida in 2012 to train at the renowned American Top Team under Ricardo Libório — earning his blue belt. He continued through purple and brown belts before earning his black belt under Margot Ciccarelli in 2023.

Belt Rank BJJ BLACK BELT Awarded July 2023 · Japan · Under Margot Ciccarelli ↗
Royce Miller BJJ black belt
Adult BJJ coaching at Ann Arbor BJJ
Adults

ADULT
COACHING

Modern Teaching Methods

Coach Royce offers modern and up-to-date scientific teaching methods for learning submission grappling. Every class is structured, intentional, and built for real skill development.

Training is available seven days per week — morning, midday, evening, and weekend options. Classes are designed to be challenging, productive, and safe for all experience levels.

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Kids BJJ coaching at Ann Arbor BJJ
Kids

KIDS
COACHING

Early Childhood Education

A degree in Early Childhood Education — structure families can trust. Royce's academic background shapes every kids class: clear expectations, age-appropriate progressions, and intentional instruction.

One class for ages 7–12, with task-based learning that keeps kids engaged while building real skill. Confidence built on what they can actually do. At 13, they move up and join the adult program.

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Royce Miller coaching at Ann Arbor BJJ
About Royce

A LONG-TERM
STUDENT OF
THE ART.

Royce began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2010, and his passion for the art quickly flourished. In 2012, he made the pivotal decision to relocate from Michigan to Florida to train at the renowned American Top Team.

Under the tutelage of Ricardo Libório ↗ — the inaugural IBJJF 1996 Heavyweight World Champion — Royce earned his blue belt.

He later trained primarily with Kevin Mahecha and Brian Mahecha, earning his purple and brown belts respectively.

Beginning in 2020, Royce started mentoring under Margot Ciccarelli ↗, ultimately earning his black belt from her in July 2023 in Japan.

For Kids & Adults

STRUCTURE
YOU CAN
TRUST.

Royce holds a degree in Early Childhood Education. That background shapes how Ann Arbor BJJ runs its kids classes: expectations are clear, progressions are age-appropriate, and instruction is intentional.

  • Clear structure and safe progression at every level
  • Task-based learning to keep kids engaged while building real skill
  • Confidence built on what they can actually do
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Kids BJJ training at Ann Arbor BJJ

COACHING
PHILOSOPHY.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is problem-solving under pressure — the teaching has to reflect that reality.

At Ann Arbor BJJ we train using the Constraints-Led Approach and Ecological Dynamics. Instead of memorizing fixed techniques, students develop skill by solving real grappling problems against resisting partners — from day one. Learn more about our method →

01
Train live against resisting partners.
02
Solve real grappling problems through focused tasks.
03
Develop problem-solvers who can adapt.
04
Culture matters.

Every class is coached with clear instruction, focused rounds, and high standards — while maintaining a professional, respectful training environment.

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TRAIN WITH
PURPOSE.

Train under clear instruction, high standards, and a system built for long-term progress.

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