Bullying Bullying is a major problem for kids and teens in school these days. According to the National Center for Education Statistics 1 in 5 students report being bullied at school. 41% of the students who reported being bullied at school indicated that they think the bullying would happen again. That being said, only 36% […]

Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle If you practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu you’ve probably heard the term “Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle”, but what does that mean exactly? Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle is a lifestyle that prioritizes healthy living habits that revolve around training jiu jitsu regularly. Let’s talk about why the jiu jitsu lifestyle is so beneficial, especially for kids and teenagers.

ATTFTL Wins Big at IBJJF This past weekend the IBJJF Pan American Championships concluded in Orlando, Florida, bringing an end to the second most prestigious tournament in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation is the main governing body in the sport of “BJJ” and the IBJJF Pan Championships are […]

How much cost to train at American Top Team? How much cost to train at American Top Team? We often get messaged on Facebook and Instagram here at American Top Team Fort Lauderdale, and one of the most common questions we get is about our prices. How much do classes cost and what are the pricing […]

Am I too old to start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Brazilian Jiu Jitsu This is a question we get often. One look around our mats will show we have a large number of students in their 30’s and 40’s, all the way up to 60’s. Some of these students use BJJ as a way to […]

Master Junior Fernandes along with  Coach Luiz nazarrio and Coach Bruno put offered some tips for anyone looking to starting training in mixed martial arts (MMA).

When is the best time to train, mornings or in the evenings? Should I train in the morning or in the evening? This is a question we get asked a lot and while any martial arts training we can get is great, here’s some reasons why training in the morning is particularly beneficial: Extra attention: […]

American Top Team Fort Lauderdale is proud to announce that American Top Team was just announced as the winner of the World MMA Award for Gym of the Year in 2020. This is the fourth time the American Top Team has won the award in recent years, cementing itself as one of the top MMA […]

Why You Should Take Private Lessons. At American Top Team Fort Lauderdale we have many great options for group classes, and group classes are great because you get to train and interact with a wide variety of people, but we also offer private classes for both adults and kids in whatever your area of interest […]

Kid’s Martial Arts Programs Kid’s Martial arts programs are very important to develop your child’s health, clear their mind, burn energy, setting goals and competition, plus increasing their immune system and promoting healthy life. 2020  brought a lot of challenges to all of us, especially to our kids who used to be in an interactive […]