Meet our Instructors
Hanshi Bob Kranstz 9th Degree - February 13,1940- February 27,2024.
The Milton School of Jiu-Jitsu was established in 1974 by Hanshi Bob Kranstz, a 9th degree black belt had over 55 years experience. He was instrumental with the inception of SPORT JIU-JITSU in the 1970's and is a former three time (Senior division over 40) World Champion. Hanshi Kranstz was always involved in trying to improve the techniques in the CJA (Combined Jiu-Jitsu Arts) style of Jiu-Jitsu which Hanshi Kranstz founded.
Kyoshi Darlene Kranstz -8th Degree
Darlene is the owner of Milton Jiu-Jitsu and Sensei Bob's daughter. Darlene is an 8th degree Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu with over 50 years experience and is a 4 time female world champion in Sport Jiu-Jitsu.
Sensei Darlene teaches a self defence jiu-jitsu curriculum for all of our Junior classes and Tuesday adult class (7:30pm-9:00pm).
Sensei Samantha Kranstz- 2nd Degree Sensei Samantha manages the dojo with Kyoshi Darlene Kranstz. Samantha is a 2nd degree black belt and a RECE. (Registered Early Childhood Educator). She teaches our daytime junior Jiu-Jitsu classes and is our head instructor for camps, parties and kid's drop-off play programs. Samantha was raised at Milton Jiu-Jitsu and has been teaching children of all ages for over 10 years. |
Sensei Fletcher Falls- 6th Degree
Wednesday Adult class| 7:30pm-9:00pm.
Learn from Sensei Fletcher, a 6th degree blackbelt with 40+ years of martial arts experience. Classes feature a Jiu-Jitsu based curriculum with stand up and ground techniques and sparring.
Sensei Ryan Chin - 4th Degree
Thursday Adult Class | 7:30pm-9:00pm
Learn from Sensei Ryan, a 4th degree blackbelt with 30 years at Milton Jiu-Jitsu. Classes feature a creative, high energy warm up, Jiu-Jitsu self defence- based training covering stand up and ground techniques and sparring.
Sensei Kevin Maynes- 3rd Degree
Monday Adult Class | 7:30pm-9:00pm
Learn from Sensei Kevin, a 3rd degree black belt with 30+ years of martial arts experience, has been a valued member of Milton Jiu-Jitsu for the past 10 years and instructor. Classes focus on practical street self-defence, covering stand-up, ground techniques and bag striking with limited to no sparring.
Monday Adult Class | 7:30pm-9:00pm
Learn from Sensei Kevin, a 3rd degree black belt with 30+ years of martial arts experience, has been a valued member of Milton Jiu-Jitsu for the past 10 years and instructor. Classes focus on practical street self-defence, covering stand-up, ground techniques and bag striking with limited to no sparring.
