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THERESILIENCEPROJECT

Move Forward

Character, Integrity & Reflections

Keep Your Word

Stoic / Performance

Progress

Loon / Health

Live Well

Forge / Character

Become Better

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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

  1. 01Awareness
  2. 02Perspective
  3. 03Discernment
  4. 04Humility
  5. 05Reflection

Courage

  1. 01Responsibility
  2. 02Resolve
  3. 03Grit
  4. 04Vulnerability
  5. 05Resilience

Temperance

  1. 01Discipline
  2. 02Consistency
  3. 03Patience
  4. 04Balance
  5. 05Self-Mastery

Justice

  1. 01Integrity
  2. 02Honor
  3. 03Compassion
  4. 04Service
  5. 05Accountability
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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.

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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.
Ryan Miller
Everyone's really nice and helpful, especially Mason and the other coaches. Learned a lot in striking and grappling. Highly recommend!
Arshan Samimian
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.
Alexi Kerbel
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!
Emily Raguse
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Start Here to
Move Forward

Practical tools. A clearer path. A stronger you.