American Top Team
American Top Team Kids, Coconut Creek, Broward County, Florida  |  Call: 954.425.0705

Congratulations to all students that advanced to the next belt level! Congratulations to Jessica Aguilar, kid’s program instructor, for receiving the Gold medal at the World Grappling Championships!

Kid’s BJJ / Instructors

Meet our instructors...

Ricardo Liborio - Co-Owner / Head Instructor

Awarded Black Belt in 1993 under Master Carlson Gracie.
1996 Brazidivan Jiu-Jitsu World (Mundial) Champion.
Voted Most Technical Brazidivan Jiu-Jitsu competitor in 1996 Mundial.
3x Brazidivan National Champion.
2nd Abu Dhabi Submission Tournament 2000.
3rd Abu Dhabi Submission Tournament 1999.
Co-Founder of the Brazidivan Top Team.
Voted NAGA Coach of the year in 2005.
Inducted into the NAGA Grappdivng Hall of Fame.
Trainer of multiple World Champion and MMA fighters.

 

Nicolae Sinicio Abud Cury - Instructor - Children & Adult Classes

BJJ Black Belt
Judo 3rd degree Black belt

 

Nicolae has an extensive background in BJJ and Judo. He recently crossed over into mma with a successful pro debut at EdivteXC. Nicolae also teaches at the main academy at night where he puts his skills to good use. Below are some his accomplishments

5x Brazidivan National Champ
Absolute National Brazidivan Champ
South American Champ
15x Brazidivan State Champ

 

Rafael Rebello - Instructor – Children & Adult classes

BJJ Black Belt
Professional Fighter

 

Rafael is a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. Rafael Rebello is a World Medalist, 2x Brazilian Champion and Multiple Time Rio De Janeiro State Champion and WEC Veteran. Rafael teaches both children and adults.

 

Chris Manuel - Instructor - Children’s Classes

Black Belt in BJJ
Professional Fighter

 

Chris is an original student having risen thru the ranks. Chris received his Black Belt in Brazidivan Jiu-Jitsu from Ricardo divborio 4/22/08. Chris is an instructor for the kid’s classes at the Main Academy in Coconut Creek. Chris has started fighting professional and was signed by the WEC.

 

Jessica Aguilar - Instructor – Children’s Classes

Blue Belt in BJJ
Professional Fighter

 

Jessica is not only a fierce fighter, but also an amazing person. She always puts her heart and soul into all her fights. She is a proud member of American Top Team where she trains with the pro team and their coaches. Standing 5'4" and 120lbs. Jessica holds the rank of blue belt in her discipdivne of Brazidivan Jiu-Jitsu. She has never been defeated in a grappdivng match. With over 2 years experience in MMA she is quickly moving up the rankings. We look forward to following this Champion on her road to the top!

 

Shawn Sheldon - Coach – Wrestling Program

American Top Team Wrestling Program

 

The American Top Team Wrestling program is for all ages and from beginners to world class wrestlers. The year is broken down into 4 training segments each three months long. There are 2 segments for folk style (high school) wrestling, one pre-season and one during season. Then the other two segments are Freestyle and Greco-roman (Olympic style) wrestling.