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Master Rafael Garcia
Training in Martial Arts since the age of 9, Master Ralph Garcia turned his dream into reality in 1998 when he opened World Class Martial Arts. Having belt ranks in various disciplines of Martial Arts, Master Garcia has a great passion to share his knowledge with others. When Master Garcia is not teaching his students or serving as the owner of World Class Fight League (WCFL), he attends various seminars and training sessions throughout the United States training with the best martial artists. Some of the people Master Garcia has trained with are: Former WEC Bantamweight Champion Miguel Torres, Former UFC Lightweight Champion Sean "The Muscle Shark" Sherk, Former Pride Middleweight Grand Prix and UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Mauricio Shogun Rua, the late Karl Gotch, Carl Malenko, the late Joe Lewis, Lew "The Titan" Polley, Bernando Faria, and the list goes on. Master Garcia continues to train under the tutelage of Rinaldo Santos and Carlson Gracie, Jr.
Accomplishments:
- Owner of World Class Fight League (WCFL)
- 7th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
- 6th Degree Black Belt in Aiki Jiu Jitsu
- 2nd Degree Black Belt in America Jiu Jitsu
- 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- 3-0 Professional Mixed Martial Arts record
- Florida Combat Network, Radio Personality, 2011-2012
- RFC Commentator, 2008-2012
- Inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Class of 2003
Inducted into the Ruby Camacho Hall of Fame, Class of 2014
Yodan Marc Maceil
Yodan Marc Maciel holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Judo, beginning his journey at the age of 10 at the Long Beach Naval Base Judo Club, as a uke for his older sister. In 1973, the Marine Corps sent him to Mt. Fuji, Japan, the "5 Lakes District", where he stayed with a Judoka/Mathematician from the local university, Kagawa San. After studying Judy, Aikido, and Kendo for 18 months, he only received his Black Belt in Judo. In 1983, he started with Professor Ed Maley, at the Florida School of Judo. He has won many state titles, and has received 3 Olympic packages, one from England. Currently he holds Judo teaching, International Coaching, and Regional Referee Certificates along with his 4th Degree Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu. He trained both his sons, with his youngest, Jonathan, taking Gold at the National Junior Olympics his first year competing. Sensei Marciel's teaching background includes wrestling, grappling, and women's self defense.
Professor Rob Kahn
Rob Kahn trained directly under Helio Gracie and Royce Gracie. Rob founded Gracie Tampa in 2004, which has expanded to many locations throughout Tampa Bay over the last 20 years. Rob is currently a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Rob Kahn is 2-0 as a professional mixed martial arts fighter. Rob teaches evening adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at American Top Team Tampa.
instructor martin brown
Instructor Martin (Trey) Brown is a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, with a 14-5 record. Trey has a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Rafael Garcia. Trey is the former Titan FC 155-lb Champion. Former BKFC fighter, with a record of 3-1. Trey fought Luis Palomino for the 165 lb BKFC title. Trey is 3-0 as a professional boxer. Trey teaches evening adult mixed martial arts classes.
Instructor EDGAR DELGADO
Instructor Edgar Delgado instructs all children's classes at American Top Team Tampa. He has been training with Master Rafael Garcia since 2016, beginning his martial arts journey as a youth in Tampa Martial Arts programs. Edgar coaches the youth team at multiple martial arts competitions through out the state, including NAGA, Grappling, Industries, New Breed, and COPA, amongst other competitions. Edgar has a professional mixed martial arts record of 2-1. Edgar holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Professor Chris guarino
Professor Chris started his martial arts journey in boxing, soon finding a stronger affinity to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Professor Chris began as a white belt under Professor Ryan Cook, rising to 2nd degree Black Belt. Professor Chris teaches adult evening Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at American Top Team Tampa.
Instructor Orlando Nunez
Instructor Orlando started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at World Class Martial Arts / American Top Team Tampa as a white belt, and has remained a dedicated student through receiving his Black Belt in 2023. Instructor Orlando teaches adult morning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at ATT Tampa.
Instructor Melissa Chavez
Instructor Melissa began her martial arts adventure with WCMA/ATT Tampa in 2005. Melissa has earned the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under Ralph Garcia. Melissa takes part in many Tae Kwon Do tournaments throughout the US and Puerto Rico, where she always places in the top 3. Melissa is also skilled in the use of weapons, including the sword, sai, fan, and bow, amongst others. Melissa assists with children's tae kwon do and jiu jitsu, as well as adult cardio martial arts and tae kwon do classes.