By Coach Moises Carrasco | Owner & Head Coach, American Top Team Tuscaloosa One of the most rewarding parts of being a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach is watching students grow. From the nervous beginner stepping onto the mats for the first time to the experienced competitor preparing for another tournament, everyone is on their own journey. But something I’ve noticed over the years is how easily students can become discouraged when promotions don’t happen as quickly as they expect

Discover how Shelby Carrasco went from training at American Top Team Tuscaloosa to becoming a 2-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Champion in the adult division.

Jay Finch Wins 185-Pound MMA Middleweight Championship by Knockout. American Top Team Tuscaloosa celebrates another championship victory as Jay Finch delivers an impressive knockout performance at Blue Collar Fight Promotions. Another Champion From American Top Team Tuscaloosa On October 10, 2026, American Top Team Tuscaloosa fighter Jay Finch captured the 185-pound Middleweight MMA Championship with a knockout victory at Blue Collar Fight Promotions’ Clash at the Coosa 4 in

If you’re thinking about enrolling your child in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you may be wondering whether they’re actually ready to start. Do they need to be athletic? Do they need experience? What if they’re shy? What if they have a lot of energy and struggle to focus? The good news is that kids do not need to arrive at their first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class already confident, coordinated, or in great shape. Those are qualities that can develop through training. At American Top Team

Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is Growing in Tuscaloosa If you have been searching for BJJ in Tuscaloosa, you have probably noticed that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has become increasingly popular with adults, kids, beginners, and competitive athletes alike. At American Top Team Tuscaloosa, we see people walk through our doors for many different reasons. Some want to get in better shape. Others want to learn practical martial arts skills, compete, build confidence, or simply find a new acti

Endurance is one of the most important parts of success in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, martial arts, kickboxing, and circuit training. Whether you are an adult looking to improve your fitness or a young athlete participating in youth martial arts or youth BJJ, better conditioning can help you train harder, recover faster, and stay focused throughout every round. Here are 8 easy ways to build better endurance for combat sports. Train Consistently The best way to improve endu