Marianna wins via triangle choke in the XFC XI New Generation show
7/9/2010
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What a great show of stand-up and ground skills performed by Marianna Kheyfets in her professional MMA debut in the XFC show held at the St. Peterburg's Time Forum in Tampa, Florida on July 08th, 2010.
Marianna faced the tough Kim Couture in her first MMA fight. After a good exchange of strikes for both sides, Marianna knocked Kim down following up with some ground and pound. Kim tried to reverse the situation landing inside Marianna's triangle.
Special thanks goes to Rob Cipriano and Hitalo Machado, both striking coaches at Best Way BJJ Danbury / ATT Connecticut, for the great work getting Marianna ready. |
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Best Way BJJ launches BJJ Institute
5/3/2010
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Danbury, CT- Best Way BJJ has a new outlet to spread the knowledge of Jiu-Jitsu. We have launched the BJJ Institute, an online tool for learning.
Best Way BJJ is led by Andre “Dedeco” Almeida and Luigi Mondelli and we have decided to share our techniques with the BJJ community. New positions have been added weekly and the goal is to offer the same level of details as shown in class.
For more info, go to http://www.bjjinstitute.com |
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Ryan Quinn, Richard De Los Reyes and Dan Cramer wins at Bellator XV
4/26/2010
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Danbury, CT - What a great night for Best Way BJJ and American Top Team! On last April 22nd three fighters from our team provided a show of determination and perseverance.
In the first fight of the night Richard De Los Reyes, our newer affiliate and owner of the Champion's Gym in Naugatuck, CT, defeated his opponent in the second round via rear naked choke.
Dan Cramer came right after for the second fight of the night controlling the entire match winning by unanimous decision.
Ryan Quinn was perfect! Following the same strategy that he trained over the last weeks, Ryan managed to controlled the entire fight showing a lot of heart and technique. Congrats guys we are very proud of all of you! |
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Luigi Mondelli takes the Gold in Houston
3/7/2010
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Danbury, CT - Our head coach Luigi Mondelli took the first in the Houston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu International Open Championship held at the Clear Brook High School in Houston, Texas.
The event was organized by the International BJJ Federation and it was the first competition of the year.
The next challenges for our team will be the Pan-American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship to be hold in Irvine, CA on April.
Our team will be represented by over 20 athletes from our Best Way BJJ / American Top Team schools.
Go Best Way BJJ / ATT CT!!! |
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Marianna wins Muay Thai title in NY!
3/6/2010
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Danbury, CT - On Sunday February 29th Marianna Kheyfets from Best Way BJJ / The Center Martial Arts fought in the Festival of Martial Arts for the USKBA 135lbs Muay Thai title defeating her opponent by unanimous decision.
Marianna has controlled the entire fight showing lots of determination and heart. The hard work and training paid off and she dominated her opponent whose was representing a kickboxing school from Danbury, CT.
Marianna is also a brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter and in April she will be facing a new and exciting challenge competing in the prestigious Pan-American BJJ Championship in Irvine, CA along with 13 other teammates from Connecticut.
Special thanks goes to Rob Cipriano for his dedication training Marianna for this title |
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Ryan Quinn in the XFC MMA Show
1/22/2010
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Danbury, CT - On January 16th our team has welcomed the promoters of the XFC show based in Tampa, Florida. XFC has been organizing tryouts throughout the east coast to find a new generation of MMA fighters for their show. |
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This is an unique initiative in the MMA show business where fighters have a chance to show their skills competing for a contract to fight. |
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XFC and American Top Team Connecticut and Boston partnered up in the northeast to find a new talent and in this edition Ryan Quinn was one of the fighters that has been chosen to be in the XFC fight card in July of 2010. |
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Best Way BJJ / ATT CT and The Pit are family!
1/8/2010
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Arroyo Grande, CA - In January of this year Best Way BJJ was invited by the Pit Master and world famous MMA coach John Hackleman to lead the grappling part of The Pit Certification Level 1 for Pit affiliates. |
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Mr. Hackleman has the world most famous workouts for fighters and martial arts practitioners. The Pit is also famous for being home of the UFC champ Chuck Liddell, WEC fighter Antonio Banuelos, Strikeforce Luke Riddering and many other top MMA fighters. Our friendship with Mr Hackleman goes back when he opened the doors for Best Way Black Belt Glover Teixeira to be part of The Pit Team.
We are very happy to be part of The Pit family, one of the most prestigious Martial Arts schools in the world!
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Best Way BJJ / ATT CT takes the 1st place in the CT Open BJJ Championship
12/21/2009
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Danbury, CT - The 1st Connecticut Open BJJ Championship was a complete success and these words were said not by the promoters but from who went there to coach, fight or just watch the fights.
Everything contributed to this success from the competitors' sportsmanship to the way that the event was structured. All brackets were posted online 48 hours before the date of the tournament and all divisions started exactly on time.
The highlight of the event was the black belt super fight between Leonardo DaSilva and Fabiano Teles. Teles who is the head coach at Underdog / Pitbull won the match by submission. The brown belt open weight division was another exciting moment of the event. |
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High level teams were present supporting the event such as: Aldo Batista Team, Team Link, Gracie Barra New England, Team Tatu, Gracie Sports, CTMMA, Underdog / Pitbull CT, Best Way schools, and many others.
The ranking between teams was: 1st place Best Way BJJ, 2nd place Underdog / Pitbull BJJ and 3rd place Team Tatu PA.
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1st Connecticut Open BJJ Championship
11/10/2009
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1st Connecticut Open Brazilan Jiu-Jitsu Championship on Dec 12th
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Danbury, CT - On december 12th, Andre Almeida, Luigi Mondelli, John Carlo and Gary Cardillo will be organizing the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Connecticut following the IBJJF rules. The event will be held at the PAL Building in Danbury, CT (34 Hayestown Rd).
Our goal is to offer a well organized event where the fighters will be treated with all respect: waiting will be kept to a minimum and schedule with brackets will be posted in our website 48 hours before the event.
All schools are invited and we are hoping that this tournament will help to promote our martial art in and out of Connecticut.
All details and online registration can be found at http://www.ctopenbjj.com. The event will be held during the day and at night the PAL Building will host the Kickboxing Challenge with more exciting fights.
1st CT Open BJJ Championship is proudly sponsored by Keiko Sports. |
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Best Way Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Danbury / American Top Team CT has New programs available!!
10/19/2009
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Starting on October 19th, Best Way BJJ Danbury / American Top Team MMA Connecticut we are offering 2 new programs:
American Top Team Future Champions MMA & BJJ- Our goal is to teach your child how to appropriately defend themselves, get them into great physical shape, and teach them special life lessons. In addition to the physical kicking and punching skills required to learn self-defense, your child will learn how to use discipline, respect, self-control, teamwork, and more to excel in academic school as well as at home with you. They can take these lessons with them and use them for a lifetime!
Women Self Defense/BJJ - The program provides effective options by teaching women to take an active role in their own self defense and psychological well-being as well as incorporates Brazilian Jiu jitsu techniques. Class instruction and demonstrations will allow you to decrease your vulnerability and give you a new sense of confidence and personal power. Furthermore, the class will provide training in which builds physical strength and strength of character!!
The two programs were created so the whole family now can practice martial arts together: The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts classes for the kids will be every mondays and wednesdays from 5:00 to 5:45pm. The Women BJJ and Self Defense classes will start at 6:00pm right after the kids classes. While the mom is working out the son or daughter will have opportunity to learn and train Karate with Manny Mathias, most respectful Karate master in Connecticut.
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Best Way BJJ Affiliated schools making champions!
10/14/2009
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American Top Team Connecticut is part of Best Way Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a huge network leaded by Andre Almeida and Luigi Mondelli. Our affiliated schools have been keeping stop bringing medals and making new champions. Dan Savery, owner and instructor of Best Way Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in Tiverton, RI took the first place in the 2009 No-Gi Panamerican Championship held in New York on October 4th 2009. Also In the same day, Eric Hansen from Best Way New Milford, CT took first place in the blue belt division and his instructor Leonardo DaSilva managed to take third place even fighting with a shoulder injury showing a lot of motivation to represent our team.
On October 10th the fighters from USA Karate / Best Way BJJ Patterson - Pawling, NY showed their skills in the NYS Kickboxing and Grappling Championships organized by John Carlo, head coach at USA Karate.
Paul Ciatto won the super fight of the night showing total control during the whole match and Joe Schmitt defeated his opponent by arm triangle.
Congratulations Leo DaSilva, John Carlo and Paul Ciato for the excellent job representing and coaching our team so well. |
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Hitalo Machado defeats his opponent via rear naked choke it the WCF 8.
9/28/2009
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Danbury, CT - It was a great night for Best Way BJJ and American Top Team. Hitalo Machado and Brent Reed represented our team with all their heart and will to fight. Two great performances that mades us proud!
Brent Reed showed a warrior spirit: How many people would keep fighting after falling out of the ring injuring his right arm, to the point that it could be barely moved to punch or anything else? How many people would have said: "Coach, I still can do this, let me fight please!"?. Brent Reed did it! Congrat Brent, you didn't win the fight but for us you are a real champion!
Hitalo Machado was just perfect. He pushed the pace during the entire fight surprising who did not know about his striking skills. As usual in Machado's carreer he had to face a much an opponent with much more experience, which it did not affect his confidence. After a perfect take down defense, Machado took his opponent's back submitting him with a rear naked choke in the first round.
No matter if you want to be a professional fighter or just to have fun, be in shape, learn real martial arts and make new friends, at Best Way BJJ / ATT you will find the most important: a team that is a family, real martial arts, and teammates that will make you proud!!! |
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Hitalo Machado and Brent Reed ready for the WCF on Sept 26th.
9/24/2009
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Danbury, CT - On September 26th Hitalo Machado and Brent Reed will be representing Best Way BJJ & American Top Team in the Professional MMA Show WCF at the Alleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA.
Machado and Reed have been training like never before and both fighters will be facing very tough opponents.
Machado is a brown belt in BJJ and also the Muay Thai instructor at Best Way BJJ Danbury and The Center Martial Arts. He is ready for a battle either on his feet or on the ground. Same for Brent who is part of the core of the MMA team from Best Way BJJ and American Top Team MMA. |
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Great results for Best Way BJJ/MMA: Glover Teixeira, Ben Ortiz and Luigi Mondelli!
9/22/2009
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Danbury, CT - In September our team have been very well represented in three important events in the U.S.A. and Brazil.
Glover Teixeira, Best Way BJJ black belt and The Pit fighter, faced the tough Leonardo "Chocolate" in the MMA event Bitetti Combat 4 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Teixeira had already proven his BJJ skills when he won the 2009 ADCC Brazil and now he submited his opponent via guillotine choike in the first round.
In the same weekend Luigi Mondelli took second place in the IBJJF Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu U.S. Nationals in Carson, California.
Finishing up the week, Benjamin Ortiz, Jr made his debut in the cage, fighting in the MMA show Asylum Fighting League in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Big Ben Ortiz controlled the whole first round using this BJJ skills and in the second round Oritz used his striking skills to win by an incredible TKO! |
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BJJInstitute.com coming soon
9/5/2009
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We are glad to inform that our new website, BJJInstitute is already in test and getting ready to be launched in October of 2009 |
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BJJInstitute will be one more service provided by Best Way BJJ / ATT Boston (Andre "Dedeco" Almeida) and ATT Connecticut (Luigi Mondelli). Our new website will offer an extended library of videos, articles and expert BJJ advice for students, fighters, trainers and members!
BJJInstitute will featured high quality videos, from drills and techniques to conditioning and instructional videos and articles focused to the teachers and instructors. From the white belt to the black belt.
Best Way BJJ and BJJ Institute won't test or graduate students online, but offer the best techniques enriched on details. We believe that nothing replace the private or group classes |
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WEC Champ Mike Brown at Best Way BJJ Quincy, MA and Bridgeport, CT
8/14/2009
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WEC Champ Mike Brown will be conducting an MMA seminar in Quincy, MA on August 31st and Bridgeport, CT on Sept 1st.
Brown holds wins over notables such as Leonard Garcia, Jeff Curan and is one of only 2 people to beat Urijah Faber (Brown beat Faber twice).
This event is open everyone. Whether you have never tried MMA or you have years of experience don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!
Host: Best Way BJJ Quincy, MA
Date: Monday, August 31st, 2009
Time: 6:45pm - 9:00pm
Location: Best Way BJJ Quincy, MA / ATT Boston
Street: 27B Cottage Ave
City/Town: Quincy, MA
Host: The Center Martial Arts
Date:Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Time: 6:45pm - 9:00pm
Location:The Center Martial Arts/Best Way Jiu-Jitsu/ATT-CT - Bridgeport
Street:1550 State Street ( at the corner of Mountain Grove)
City/Town:Bridgeport, CT
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Daniel Cramer ready for the UFC 101
8/7/2009
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Danbury, CT - American Top Team / Best Way BJJ fighter Daniel Cramer weighed 169.5lbs for the UFC 101. He will be facing the tough Matt Riddle in the middle weight division ( 170lbs ).
Cramer who is native of Bethel has been alternating his training between American Top Team Connecticut and ATT's headquarters in Coconut Creek in Florida.
Cramer was one of the contenders in the The Ultimate Fighter season 7. He was scheduled to fight in the TUF 7 Finale but an injury prevented him from making his first fight in 2008.
On January 31st Cramer won his first fight in the UFC when he faced Matt Arroyo in an exciting fight.
Best Way BJJ / American Top Team Boston and Connecticut offers the best MMA program in the New England with a program designed from beginners to advanced.
No matter wether you want to be a professional or not, you will learn the same techniques provided to our top fighters in a safe and friendly environment training like a champion.
If you want the real deal and the best instruction your place is in one of the Best Way BJJ and MMA schools among our huge family! Come train with us!!! |
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Ben Ortiz holds the title
8/3/2009
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On August 1st 2009, Ben Ortiz Jr brought one more trophy back home after he won his kickboxing match in the event Westchester Kickboxing Championships promoted by Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor John Carlo from USA Karate in Pawling and Petteron, NY.
John Carlo managed once again to put together an awesome show with over 20 bouts and Ben Ortiz represented Best Way BJJ / ATT Danbury really well, fighting up to the last second. All his efforts and hard work paid off, as Ben won the match by split decision.
Congrats Ben and thanks for representing us so well! |
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III Ricardo Liborio Seminar in Danbury, CT
8/1/2009
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| On August 1st 2009, ATT's Head Coach Ricardo Liborio visited our school in Danbury, CT to conduct a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar for all students, from beginners to advanced. The seminar started with some stand up techniques (throws and takedowns) and ground techniques more focused on submissions from side control and details about how to control your opponent better on the ground. Over 50 students were present from kids and families to top competidors! Thanks everybody for the support and we are looking forward for the next year' seminar |
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