Instructors

* Awarded Black Belt in 1993 under Master Carlson Gracie. * 1996 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World (Mundial) Champion. * Voted Most Technical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor in 1996 Mundial * 3x Brazilian National Champion * 2nd Abu Dhabi Submission Tournament 2000. * 3rd Abu Dhabi Submission Tournament 1999. * Co-Founder of the Brazilian Top Team * Voted NAGA Coach of the year in 2005. * Inducted into the NAGA Grappling Hall of Fame. * Trainer of multiple World Champion and MMA fighters * National Coach for USA Grappling * Awarded Red and Black Belt (7th degree) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  * Inducted into the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame 2009

*Awarded a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Carlson Gracie in 1992 / *Awarded a Black Belt in Judo under Sensei Jack Williams / *First Carlson Gracie Black Belt to open a school in America / *Honored by UFC Magazine as one of “The Top 100 Coaches in MMA” (2012) / *BJJ National Champion / *MMA Pioneer / *UFC Veteran / *Extreme Fighting Heavyweight Champion / *Trainer of multiple professional MMA fighters 

Olympic Gold Medalist 1976 Games. Named Val Baker Award for most outstanding boxer during the '76 games in a class of Sugar Ray Leonard, Michael Spinks, and Leon Spinks. 1973 National AAU Champion 1974 World Champion 1976 National AAU Champion defeated Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns 1976 Olympic Trials Winner Defeated Aaron Pryor to Qualify for the Olympic Games Professional record of 36-6-1 14 KO's. Amateur record: 120-5 Member of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame.

Born in Iran. Started wrestling at the age of 12. 2x Cadet/Junior National Champion in Iran Ranked Top 3 for 2 consecutive years in Iran Wrestled in Olympic Trials 2000 and helped coach in 2004 and '08. International experience in freestyle tournaments; Turkey, Germany, Poland, and Russia. Wrestled for 2 years in Germans professional league Bunds Liga Gator Club Freestyle Assistant Coach for Oklahoma State University 2004-2008 Helped Mo Lawal, Zak Esposito, Coleman Scott, Daniel Cormier Trained alongside Dan Henderson at Team Quest - 2006 Oversees Pro training for American Top Team professional fighters on a dialy basis

A former wrestling star for Oregon State University, Nate wrestled in the 174 pounds weight category. Nathan was a 2x Pac Ten Champion and garnered All-American honors while placing 4th in the NCAA's in 2002. Nate finished his Oregon State career with an 85-42 record. In high school Nate was a 2x state champion.

One of the rising stars of the Super-Middleweight division and son of 76' boxing Olympic Gold medalist Howard Davis Jr. Dyah Ali Davis continues his quest 4 glory. Dyah's currently ranked in the top 10 in the world at Super-Middleweight division, and has a career record of 21-3-1. Dyah is also the proud holder of the NABF Super-Middleweight belt.

Stefane Dias M.Ed. Strength & Conditioning Coach for the American Top Team professional fighters Stefane Dias is a Proud graduate of Parana State University in Brazil (UFPR), where he received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. From 2002 to 2005 He studied in Russia and finished his master’s degree in Strength & Conditioning Preparation of Elite Athletes. Dias is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Exercise Physiology in the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism of Moscow. BJJ Black Belt Honor of Achievement award for the best scientific research of the year 2005 in Exercise Physiology in the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism of Moscow

Carlson Gracie Black Belt since 1997.  BJJ World Champion Multiple NAGA Superfight Winner Multiple GQ Superfight Winner SWO Champ ADCC Invitee

Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Bruno started his training at the original Carlson Gracie academy in Copacabana, Rio under professor Ricardo "Kiko" Velloso. Bruno earned his black belt from Master Ricardo Liborio. Titles:2012 Black Belt Gold Medalist Boston Open IBJJF 2011 Black Belt Silver Medalist Worlds NOGI IBJJF 2011 Black Belt Bronze Medalist Panamerican IBJJF 2010 Black Belt Silver Medalist Panamerican IBJJF 2010 Black Belt SiLver Medalist Honolulu Open IBJJF 2010 Black Belt Bronze Medalist Miami Open IBJJF 2009 Black Belt Competitor World Grappling FILA 2008 Brown Belt GOLD Medalist Panamerican NOGI IBJJF 2008 Brown Belt Silver Medalist Panamerican IBJJF 2008 Brown Belt GOLD Medalist US OPEN Santa Cruz CA. IBJJF Official Referee Certification.

Junior started training BJJ under Master Ricardo Liborio when he was 12 years of age. He received his black belt from Master Liborio in 2004. Junior teaches Jiu-Jitsu mornings and night.

Camilla is a Master Kettlebell Instructor / Strength & Conditioning Coach. She holds an degree in Exercise Science and Wellness from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Estacio de Sa University and has over a decade of fitness experience!

Certifications
NSCA, ISSA Certified Personel Trainer
AFFA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
ISCA, AFAA Kickboxing / Boxing Instructor
American Kettlebell Association Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor
Master Russian Kettlebell Instructor