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Hi, my name is Junior Fernandes. I'm the owner and head instructor at American Top Team (ATT) in Fort Lauderdale.
I hold the rank of second degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Master Ricardo Libório. I am also a brown belt in Judo.
Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) at the age of 15. My brother-in-law, Wallid Ismail, a famous fighter and black belt who fought (and won) several well-known matches against members of the Gracie family, encouraged me to give BJJ a try.
He introduced me to 5th degree black belt Ricardo Calvalcanti, my first coach, who ran a small school close to where my family lived.
From the very beginning, I loved Jiu-Jitsu. Not only is it a great sport and an amazingly efficient form of self-defense, but the relationships I've made as a result of practicing and teaching it have become like family to me.
Soon after, I began training at Carlson Gracie's academy in Rio de Janeiro. Carlson G
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