Functional Movement 4 Life team

Jeric Fry:  Certified Blackbelt, Marine Corps officer instructor, Marine Corps martial arts blackbelt, Myofascial Release instructor.

Jeric is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and seasoned fitness professional with a diverse background in powerlifting, CrossFit, and sports performance coaching. As a former USMC instructor and squad leader, he brings a disciplined, mission-driven approach to physical training and leadership.

Jeric is the founder of the Veteran Bushido Brotherhood, a nonprofit dedicated to holistic health, martial arts, and community support for veterans. His personal journey through jiu-jitsu helped him find balance after military service, inspiring him to empower others through movement and mindset.

​A devoted father, husband, and man of faith, Jeric is excited to launch the Functional Movement 4 Life facility—a space designed to restore strength, mobility, and purpose through functional training rooted in real-life resilience.

After years of chronic illness as a child, my life changed when I discovered the power of chiropractic. It wasn't just about relieving back pain — it was about unlocking the body's natural healing through the nervous system.

When my father died at 50 from heart disease, I committed to finding a better path — one built on strength, faith, and lifelong health. That journey led me From Slippery Rock as a Adaptive Physical Ed. teacher to chiropractic care, Life University, and 37+ years of competitive rugby — still playing at age 59.

My most defining moment came at 49, after a near-fatal bike crash left me with a shattered shoulder. I refused surgery and opioids, relied on faith, chiropractic care, movement, nutrition, and belief — and fully recovered in under 8 months, returning to the rugby field.

​My mission is to show others what the body is truly capable of when aligned, empowered, and supported with the right habits. We were designed to heal. To move. To thrive.