"I am proud to have David and his staff represent American Top Team in
the important city of New York. The qualities and skills David and his
Staff exhibit when training with us in Coconut Creek are beyond my
expectations, I'm excited to see the fighters that come out of that
camp!" -Master Ricardo Liborio
"David was an excellent striker who picked up Submission grappling very
quickly, it was easy to keep promoting him in rank, with the level of
advancement he was showing. He was a pleasure to train every time he
made the trip over to Iowa. I'm proud to have him as one of my level 3
coachs -Pat Miletich
"I was very proud that David became the first Muay Thai Kru on Long
Island, i knew he was a good trainer ever since he started training with
me back in 1999". -Master Toddy
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MMA Coaches
DAVID MARTUCCI is the head instructor and owner of American Top
Team of Franklin Square. At the young age of 13 David began his Martial
arts training in Flushing Queens. Since then he has endured extensive
testing, certification and tournament level competition, which enabled
him to attain vast knowledge in numerous disciplines. In pursuit of both
personal and professional performance, David has endured the grueling
training programs designed by top UFC fighters and respected coaches
around the world, including Ricardo Liborio, co-owner of the American
Top Team. Master Liborio lists many of the world’s leading Brazilian
jiu-jitsu and MMA fighters among his tutelage. Through Master Liborio,
David has earned his level 2 instructor certification with American Top
Team, David’s experience, talent and visionary leadership have led to
the creation of American Top Team of Franklin Square, which is the only
American Top Team location on long island. David has also trained in the
Miletich Fighting Systems organization for many years, and Under the
watchful eye of the legendary Pat Miletich, David has been certified as
a Level 3 MFS instructor. Coach David has also trained his Muay Thai in
Thailand for many years in camps such as “Jocky Gym, Sor Vorapin and
many others. Here in the states David has trained his Muay Thai
with Adjarn (Master) Toddy of Las Vegas and is also a certified Kru
(teacher) under Master Toddy and the MTIA (Muay Thai International
Association) and is the only representative of the association on Long
Island. David is constantly looking for new ways to make his coaching
more efficient and effective. Throughout David’s MMA coaching career he
has proven himself to be a trainer of champions, To this day David has
coached many of his students to championship titles in Muay Thai,
Grappling and MMA. His New York Top Team has won prestigious awards and
titles in such events as Grapplers Quest, NAGA, NYC Shootout, Combat in
the cage, Extreme Fighting Championships, Battle of Brooklyn, ETC, New
Breed Fighters, I.C.E, Friday night fights NYC and many others.
RODNEY LIBRAMONTE has been training in Martial Arts since 1989.
Rodney has a background in Okinawan Karate, Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali,
San Da, Boxing, and Muay Thai. Rodney Has been training under David
Martucci in Muay Thai since 2005. With a varied training background and
fight experience, Rodney brings an eclectic and dynamic approach to
coaching the stand up curriculum. Rodney is available for group and
private instruction.
. Over 20 years in Martial
Arts, 10 years of teaching and coaching experience
. Trained under Sifu/Guro Nick Sacoulas in Jeet Kune Do and Filipino
Martial Arts
. 1998 World Full Contact Stick Fighting Open – knife fighting – first
place
. 1999 World Full Contact Stick Fighting Open – Single stick fighting –
first place
. Fought in several “Dog Brothers Gatherings of the Pack” and is
recognized as a “Dog” under the Dog Brothers Martial Arts Association.
. 2002 US Wushu Union National Competition Gold Medal Winner – San Shou
85 kg
. Level 5 (instructor) in New York Top Team Muay Thai
. American Top Team Certified Instructor (2010)
BRYAN VETELL
is our submission grappling/Brazilian jiu-jitsu
coach, he is a pro heavyweight MMA fighter who was a member of the 2007
Renzo Gracie IFL national championship team the”PITBULLS” Bryan
combines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Judo, Russian Sambo and ground
striking techniques to teach you a very well-rounded ground fighting
system.
. no gi grapplers quest
2004 nationals advanced champion
. 1995 all american
. 1996 all american
. 1995 2 time empire state champion
. 1995-96 north east regional champion
. 2007 grapplers quest team champion
. 2007 U.S.A grappling world team qualifier
 DOUG MATINA
began his training in 1985 with family
traditional arts. At age 15, he moved onto southern style gung-fu
learning several styles of Chinese Boxing, which he continues to
vigorously study. Shortly after, he began Kodokan judo and kickboxing
and has been training in Muay Thai under Kru David Martucci since 2004.
He is a fully certified Jeet Kune Do Concepts/Jun Fun gung-fu and Kali
instructor, and has been teaching since 1999.
Certified Jeet Kune Do
Concepts/Jun Fan Gung-fu and Filipino Martial Arts Instructor under
Guru/Sifu Tom Barell
Black belt in Judo
(instruction in gi and no gi)
Level 5 in New York Top
Team Muay Thai certified under Kru David Martucci San Shou/San Da
instruction under Sifu Raul Ortiz
Extensive background in
several forms of Gung Fu and Chinese Boxing (Shaolin, Hakka, and Taoist)
Traditional, modern,
improvised weapon(s) defense
Appeared in Inside Kung-fu
magazine on multiple occasions and Box-office Magazine
 ROB ROGAN
is another one of our Muay Thai coaches, and has over 14 years of
experience. He has trained and fought as an amateur under Edge Brown
(who is one of the original professional fighters that trained under
Master Toddy in the UK before settling in Las Vegas). Rob has had many
fights in the United States, Canada, and in Europe. Rob has also trained
in Thailand at the Sor. Vorapin camp (Talinchung branch outside of
Bangkok) alongside Ratanachai Sor. Vorapin and other current and former
champions. He was a member of the 2001 WKA US national team and competed
in the world amateurs held in Vienna, Austria. Rob successfully brought
home a bronze medal for the US in the Super Lightweight category. Rob is
a certified WKA instructor under Edge Brown (one of the last few
individuals certified while Edge was the WKA North American
Representative for Pro and Am). In 2010, Rob obtained his certification
as Kru under Grand Master Toddy and the MTIA. He is also currently a
Level 1 American Top Team Certified MMA Instructor. Rob brings a wealth
of knowledge inside and outside the ring, coupled with enthusiasm and
dedication to the fight sport.
Beatrice Fiedorowicz has
been involved in Muay Thai for over 13 years and she was also fortunate
to have trained with Edge Brown while he was still in New York City.
Beatrice was one of the training partners to the amateur fighters back
then and provided analysis on key strengths and weaknesses to the
fighters and other students via commentary, film footage or drill/pad
work reinforcement. These observations would lead to increased
involvement on the coaching side along with the business savvy she
naturally has and uses. Beatrice went to Thailand along with Rob Rogan
to train at the Sor. Vorapin
camp and hone her technical skills. She loves teaching beginners and can
break down technique so it is understandable and enjoyable to learn from
any perspective. Students and fighters appreciate her “no-nonsense and
no BS policy” when it comes to training, teaching and learning. She’s
tough - she will tell it like it is without holding back, but she is
also very
generous, insightful and patient with the students and fighters. Bea
also traveled to Las Vegas and became a certified Kru under Grand Master
Toddy and the MTIA. She holds the important recognition as being the
second woman Kru in the USA to be certified by Grand Master Toddy
himself, and she is also the first woman in the Northeast Region to hold
this title bestowed by Grand Master Toddy. Beatrice is known to Toddy
affectionately as his “First Lady Kru in New York City”.
Jon Masa wrestled for Long Beach Highschool and went on
to have a succesful college career at Hofstra university, while
compeating for the Puerto Rican Olympic team
-3x NCAA All
American
-High School
national Champion
-Puerto Rican
World Team (2003-2004)
-Coach of
Nassua County community college
-5x All
County Selection
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