Stoic / Performance

THERESILIENCEPROJECT
Move Forward
Character, Integrity & Reflections
Loon / Health
Live Well
Forge / Character
Become Better

Free Guide
The 20 Pillars of Resilience
A practical guide to character, integrity, and the ordinary challenges of life.
Reflect / Improve / Move Forward
The 20 Pillars
A stronger you is built in the ordinary moments
Wisdom
- 01Awareness
- 02Perspective
- 03Discernment
- 04Humility
- 05Reflection
Courage
- 01Responsibility
- 02Resolve
- 03Grit
- 04Vulnerability
- 05Resilience
Temperance
- 01Discipline
- 02Consistency
- 03Patience
- 04Balance
- 05Self-Mastery
Justice
- 01Integrity
- 02Honor
- 03Compassion
- 04Service
- 05Accountability

Why It Matters
An Ordinary Life
Extraordinary Potential
Resilience isn't about never struggling. It's about how you show up — again and again — in the ordinary moments. Through better health, higher performance, and stronger character, you can meet life with greater clarity, steadiness, and purpose.
Better Health
A stronger body and mind.
Higher Performance
Progress in what matters.
Stronger Character
A greater impact on others.

About Mason Ryan
Real Experience and
a Practical Framework.
30+ years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Nearly 20 years as a clinician. 10 years as a dad. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Mason Ryan lives with his wife and son near Lake Minnetonka. He built this framework from decades of training, coaching, healing, and real life.
Testimonials
Mason Moves People Forward
From his Clients, Patients and Students
“Mason has built a great culture that emphasizes both skill development and safety. It creates a very positive, growth-focused atmosphere without the ego you sometimes see elsewhere.”
“Everyone's really nice and helpful, especially Mason and the other coaches. Learned a lot in striking and grappling. Highly recommend!”
“Mason and the coaches do an awesome job creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment while still teaching real skills, discipline, focus, confidence, and respect.”
“Mason with Stoic Martial Arts is an amazing person with attention to detail and dedication to his craft! He is a local owner who cares about his community and helping others!”

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Practical tools. A clearer path. A stronger you.