Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for kids WHAT IS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense system based on the principles of technique and leverage, which allow you to defeat opponents of much greater size and strength. You don’t have to be the largest, fastest, or youngest to be an effective jiu-jitsu practitioner. You simply need discipline and […]
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American Top Team Fort Lauderdale Brazilian jiu jitsu is a martial art,combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of American Top Team’s core training programs. We have produced a multitude of champions in all types of competitions. This, all under the tutelage and […]
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American Top Team Fort Lauderdale “Intro to MMA” Mixed martial arts (commonly referred to as MMA) is a combat sport in which two competitors attempt to defeat each other by potentially utilizing a wide variety of fighting techniques, including striking and grappling. Brought to you by our head MMA instructor and hall of famer Ricardo […]
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5 Reasons Why You Should Take BJJ Private Lessons Everyone knows that BJJ private lessons are available at every single school with pretty much every teacher, but most people don’t take them because they can be quite pricey. However, it’s not just a matter of money, it’s a matter of prioritization. Like with any expensive […]
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American Top Team Fort Lauderdale Submission wrestling (also known as submission fighting, submission grappling, sport grappling, or simply as No-Gi) or Combat wrestling (in Japan), is a formula of competition and a general term describing the aspect of martial arts and combat sports that focus on clinch and ground fighting with the aim of obtaining […]
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Luis Nazario has been training Martial Arts for 20 yrs. He started Kenpo Karate at the age of 15 & earned his black belt. Also has a black belt in Gyo Ryu. Luis holds two Muay Thai titles. He has been doing Muay Thai for the last 12 years and teaching it for 9 years […]
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Chris has been practicing Martial Arts since he was 10, and started MMA at the age of 16. He has competed in: MMA, Muay-Thai, Judo, Jiu Jitsu and wrestling, categories which he continues practicing to keep improving his Martial Arts career. Chris has 30 fights to his record, including 2 amateur belts (19-1 Amateur Record), […]
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Billy Padden attained his bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from West Chester University. During his time at WCU, Billy achieved ambitious athletic goals, going on to claim two National Collegiate Boxing Championships and three All-American titles. Billy is the Boxing trainer at American Top Team Fort Lauderdale . As a teacher, counselor and […]
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Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education Science Graduate Degree in Sport Training Science Certified Physical Conditioning Expert Resistance Trainer Specialist (RTS) Certified Personal Trainer (fitflex / cross fit)
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Awarded Black Belt in 2014 under Master Ricardo Liborio and Junior Fernandes Multiple times NAGA US Nationals Champion Florida State Champion Grapples quest champion Miami Open Champion South American Champion No Gi World champion Brazilian Jiu-jistu coach
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What are the differences between the various types of martial arts? What exactly am I enrolling my child to do? We’ve been receiving a lot of calls from parents who would like to enroll their children in a martial arts program, but they do not know the differences between the types of martial arts. If you are a parent […]
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Hi, my name is Ana Fernandes. My husband, Junior, is the owner and main instructor at American Top Team Ft. Lauderdale. I’ve been working in martial arts academies for 12 years. During that time, I’ve seen what leads some kids to leave martial arts and what helps kids to stay. Of course, your kids martial arts interests will […]
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Summer is upon us. How long should “summer break” be for your kids jiu jitsu practice? During the summer, most families take a lot of trips. Our kids are out of school, their schedules change and, as a result, so do ours. If your child is enrolled in jiu jitsu classes (or some other sport), […]
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