AMERICAN TOP TEAM WATERTOWN - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Co Owner / Head Instructor
As a current MMA fighter with over 30 professional MMA fights, Marc brings a wide range of knowledge to our gym. As a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Jordan Damon and Israel Gomes, he has won 2 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu National championships and enjoyed an undefeated professional Muay Thai career. Marc's long list of experience make his instruction unlike any other instruction you'll receive in the area. Some of these experiences include:
Wrestled division 1 at the University at Buffalo
Freestyle and greco roman wrestling state champion
Greco roman wrestling all american
Ufc, Strike Force, Bellator veteran
Cfx welterweight champion
Ring of Combat middle weight champion
Faster KO in Ultimate fighter history season 12
Founder American Fighting Alliance
Founder American Grappling Alliance
Job Titles:
- Head Brazilian Jiu - Jitsu Instructor
Paul is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt focused on solid fundamental instruction, along with bringing back the best techniques from frequently attended seminars and private lessons taken with a variety of world class black belts. He started his training under Jordan Damon and Marc Stevens in 2010 and has been a dedicated student of the art for both self-defense and sport application. Paul has competed in grappling tournaments all over the Northeast, and in 2013 he was ranked #1 nationally for both gi and no-gi in the NAGA directors division. As an added benefit to students with their fundamentals, he maintains SimpleBJJ.com as an online resource.
Job Titles:
- Muay Thai and Cardio Kickboxing Instructor / Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach
Rick currently trains and instructs at American Top Team Watertown. As a student of Muay Thai, Boxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Rick is becoming a well rounded fighter with multiple skill sets. Currently undefeated in amateur MMA fights, Rick's goal is to fight professionally in Mixed Martial Arts. His high energy up tempo classes, provide his students with a great cardio workout while receiving quality instruction. Aside from Muay Thai and kickboxing instruction, Rick is available for private workout sessions in various strength and conditioning formats.
Job Titles:
- Wrestling Instructor and New York Top Team Wrestling Team Leader
Ryan has been a staple in American Top Team's wrestling program the past few seasons. He has been instrumental in the development of New York Top Team chartered USA Wrestling school. Ryan's knowledge and passion for the sport is essential in the development of his wrestlers into competition ready athletes. Some of his accolades include:
2 time Michigan Athletic Association High School Championships place finisher
Multiple time All-State Michigan wrestler in Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco Roman Wrestling
Freestlye Wrestling All-American
2 time US Army Contest of Champions Winner
Undefeated in BJJ (intermediate) with a 12-0 record