To train body, mind and spirit through the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction as a vehicle for individual development and the strengthening of the family spirit, going beyond the ‘winning-losing’ or ‘contest’ philosophy.
At Gracie Barra we strive to help students get the most out of their training. For students with consistency and dedication, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu becomes a life-style and students can readily enjoy all the benefits of the Jiu-Jitsu or the “Gentle Art”.
Working from the assumption that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu must be embraced as a lifelong journey, Master Carlos Gracie Jr. has designed an effective learning plan or program of study that allows for students to naturally progress from the white belt to the black belt. Thus, classes and their respective curriculum at Gracie Barra are not isolated from one another, but elements of a larger structured learning plan called “Programs”.
Grappling Mastery is Central Florida’s best in Grappling Instruction for the Mixed Martial Arts and Self Defense. Grappling Mastery is a hybrid style, effectively combining the best techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Greco-Roman Wrestling, Judo, Sambo, and other submission styles such as Catch-as-Catch-Can. It is truly a complete and effective grappling style that will work on the street as well as in tournaments.
We offer Anti-Bullying Classes for Kids, Self Defense and Ladies Only Classes. All our BJJ and Grappling Classes are taught by Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, USBJJF, and IBJJF Certified Black Belt, Brian Ruscio. We also have successful Muay Thai and MMA programs for those that want to add striking to their skillset.
Learn from an Undefeated Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt & North American Grappling Association (NAGA) Pan-American Expert Champion!!!
Brian Ruscio has been training in Grappling since he started USA Wrestling at the early age of 5. After many years of training he started coaching and refereeing matches. He started his training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at a Gracie Barra school in 2005, winning the Florida State BJJ Advanced No Gi Championships while only a blue belt and achieved his Black Belt seven years later in 2012. Brian has successfully created a Hybrid Grappling Style by combining the best moves from Greco-Roman Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Sambo, and Catch-as-Catch-Can. Brian Ruscio is constantly evolving his Grappling style and believes in continuous improvement to achieve "Grappling Mastery". He is excited to share his style of martial arts with you!!
Serving Orlando, Apoka, Clermont, Mount Dora, Tavares, Eustis, Leesburg, and Ocala, Florida. We are located minutes from anywhere in Lake County, Florida.
American Top Team is a world class, 20,000 sq. ft. training academy, with its main headquarters located in Coconut Creek, FL. ATT offers expert martial arts instruction to adults, teens, and kids, in a fun family-oriented training environment. We offer beginner classes to help get you started and there is never any pressure to compete. Our goal is to help everyone achieve their personal best. Our goal is to help adults, teens and kids achieve their goals. Whether it's to lose weight, get in shape, attain your black belt or just be part of a winning team. Our dedicated team of instructors are ready to help take you to the next level!