Ryan Hoover is a self-defense educator, coach, and author with more than two decades of experience training civilians, instructors, and organizations in practical personal safety. He is the founder of Fit to Fight®, a training organization focused on modern self-defense, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and leadership development.
Ryan’s work emphasizes awareness, decision-making, and personal responsibility over fear or false confidence. His approach is shaped by years of teaching real people—students, parents, professionals, and coaches—how to navigate risk in everyday life.
He is the author of The INcomplete Guide to Modern Krav Maga™ and College Bound, and he speaks nationally on topics including personal safety, leadership, and resilience. Ryan lives in North Carolina with his wife and children.
