Martial Arts for Self Defense: Building Confidence and Self-Esteem to Combat Bullying: the tragic case of a New Jersey girl who took her own life after allegedly being physically and verbally bullied by classmates has once again brought attention to the issue of bullying and its devastating consequences. While the details of the case are […]
CONTINUE READING“A black belt is a white belt who never quit”. – This quote is plastered on the walls of jiu jitsu gyms across the world. Recently we were fortunate enough to promote four students to black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on the same day. This is a testament to their commitment and perseverance. Although […]
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We at American Top Team Fort Lauderdale often get asked, “I’m interested in learning martial arts, but I’m not interested in sparring or competing. Do you offer any classes for someone like me?”. The answer is yes, our cardio kickboxing classes are a great option for people who are mainly interested in a fun, cardio-intensive […]
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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% […]
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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.
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ADCC World Championships Recently, the ADCC World Championships were held in Las Vegas, Nevada and it’s already being hailed as one of the greatest grappling events of all time.
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American Top Team MMA Program American Top Team Fort Lauderdale wants to congratulate Coach Dilano Taylor on his recent win in the main event of the Professional Fight League (PFL) card in Cardiff, Wales.
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American Top Team Fort Lauderdale in Nevada The American Top Team Fort Lauderdale competition team recently competed in Las Vegas, Nevada at the IBJJF World Masters/ Jiu Jitsu Con. The event included over 8,500 competitors, making it the largest BJJ competition in the history of the sport.
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Leandro Lo at American Top Team Fort Lauderdale Jiu jitsu fans all over the world are currently mourning the death of one of the greatest jiu jitsu competitors of all-time, Leandro Lo. Leandro was one of the most beloved jiu jitsu athletes worldwide and always considered a fan favorite because of his exciting style. Whenever […]
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Kids, American Top Team Fort Lauderdale Recently, the most prestigious kids Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament in the world was held in Orlando, the IBJJF Pan Kids Championship. The tournament takes place over the course of 2 days and attracts thousands of competitors from all over the world, all vying for the title […]
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