Meet the Legion Jiu Jitsu Team
Our instructors dedicated to your growth
Meet Our Instructors
Douglas Cook
Head Instructor | Black Belt
Douglas is the Head Instructor of East Nashville. He started Jiu Jitsu and Judo in 2011 and fell in love with the art. He credits everything good in his life to his family, friends, and grappling.
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Professor Sean Patton
Jiu Jitsu Instructor | Black Belt
West Point graduate and Army Special Forces veteran. 2019 IBJJF Masters World Champion (brown belt) with an 11-4 professional grappling record.
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Chase Stoner
Jiu Jitsu Instructor | Brown Belt
Chase began martial arts when he started training Muay Thai at the age of 19, prior to joining the Army. Chase then served 21 years in Army Special Forces (Green Berets) at 5th Special Forces Group. He went on 11 deployments throughout the Middle East, with combat deployments to places such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. Some of Chase's specialty skills as a Green Beret included advanced Close-Quarters Battle, Close Target Reconnaissance, level II sniper, Army Combatives, Ranger School, and Combat Diver.
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Andrew Chiang
Jiu Jitsu Instructor | Purple Belt
Andrew is a massive nerd who spends his down-time thinking about how people move. He started training Jiu Jitsu in 2013 at his college rec center and has been obsessed since. Andrew teaches our noon classes and attends as many open mats as he can manage. He is a massage therapist in his professional life, a dancer when he can find the time, and a singer in the shower. He also has the best dog in the world.
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Dick Miller
Jiu Jitsu Instructor | Purple Belt
Dick Miller began his Jiu Jitsu journey in May 2019. The vast majority of that time has been with Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville. He received his purple belt in September 2025. He is currently a kids and adult fundamentals coach.
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Elizabeth Datskou
Jiu Jitsu Instructor | Purple Belt
Elizabeth is the head of the Women's program at Legion East Nashville. She is also a recovery and yoga specialist. She is a purple belt and avid lover of grappling.
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Ryan Cowley
Jiu Jitsu Instructor | Blue Belt
Coach Ryan is a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran with a passion for developing and mentoring future leaders. Drawing on his experience as a Master Fitness Trainer and Leadership Development Coach, he enjoys helping athletes of all ages build confidence, discipline, and reach their full potential.
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Matt Ruskin
Jiu Jitsu Instructor | Blue Belt
Matt loves Jiu Jitsu and training at Legion. He started training shortly after his two boys joined kids class, and now his whole family spends more time at the gym than anywhere else. He was born and raised in East Nashville and helps coach the kids team at Legion.
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Jill Ruskin
Jiu Jitsu Instructor | White Belt
Jill comes to Legion with a background in elementary education and a passion for teaching. She loves helping students grow through Jiu Jitsu, developing confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills that extend beyond the mat. Her husband and two sons also train at Legion, making Jiu Jitsu an important part of her family's life and a journey they share together.
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