Coach Bill Kusznier is the Founder and Head Coach of Thunder Valley Martial Arts. With over 40 years of martial arts experience, he has dedicated his life to teaching, mentoring, and helping students of all ages build confidence, discipline, and practical self-defense skills.

Bill is a Black Belt in Kickboxing and has extensive training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Jeet Kune Do, Kali Escrima, and practical self-defense. He also brings 8 years of hand-to-hand combat experience.

He is proudly affiliated with several respected martial arts organizations, including the BJJ Revolution Team, International Kickboxing Federation (IKF), Thai Boxing Association of Canada, and the North American Grappling Association (NAGA).

Bill is part of the Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lineage, having trained under Professor Rodrigo Medeiros and Professor Julio "Foca" Fernandez, where he has served as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor for over 10 years, continuing the traditions and standards of the Carlson Gracie Jr. lineage.

Coach Bill believes martial arts is about more than techniques and belts—it's about building confidence, respect, discipline, and resilience. His mission is to provide a safe, positive, and motivating environment where every student can grow, achieve their goals, and become the best version of themselves.