Champions Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai

Champions Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai has been a fixture in Orlando’s martial arts scene since 2011, originally founded as American Top Team East Orlando by Jayson Patino. Patino, a 3rd degree black belt under Ricardo Liborio, brings a rare depth of experience to the academy as a world-class competitor and coach. His background includes medaling at IBJJF World Championships at every belt level, winning the ADCC North American Trials, competing at the ADCC World Championships, and earning a FILA World Championship title. The teaching team also features Marcio Pimentel, a 4th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Murilo Bustamante, accomplished judo black belt, and coach to Olympic athletes and UFC champions. Together, they guide students with a focus on discipline, self-improvement, and technical detail. The academy’s programs are built around a structured curriculum for all ages, starting with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes for children as young as three, progressing through teen and adult levels. Kids’ classes are divided into clear age groups—3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 for Jiu-Jitsu, ensuring instruction is age-appropriate and engaging. Teens and adults benefit from both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu options, as well as Muay Thai and MMA classes that draw on the instructors’ extensive backgrounds in both grappling and striking arts. Champions also offers summer camps and birthday party packages, reflecting its long-standing commitment to families and youth development. Training takes place in a modern 5,000+ square foot facility equipped with spacious mats, locker rooms with showers, a weight room, and an infrared sauna for recovery. The gym maintains an open-door policy for drop-ins and visitors, making it accessible to traveling martial artists and locals alike. Over more than a decade, Champions has aimed to build not just skilled martial artists, but confident, healthy individuals ready to succeed both on and off the mats.

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