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We take pride in teaching our students martial arts but more importantly equipping them with the right mindset and attitude to excel at life. We are also host to a group of world class trainers from a variety of stylistic backgrounds that have had professional careers in the Arts they teach, making American Top Team Asheville the premier Mixed Martial Arts facility in WNC.
Being able to influence our youth in a positive manner and building lasting relationships are our biggest rewards. As the old saying goes, you never work a day in your life if you love what you do.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
It's important to understand what your goals are, no matter your skill level: curious beginner, enthusiastic hobbyist, or seasoned pro. Having clear, defined personal and athletic goals is key to achieving success, but if you're unsure of where to begin, the best thing you can do, is just get started! Our professional stable of instructors will take the opportunity to talk to you about your aspirations and intentions behind your training, then they will work with you for a session before they create a lesson plan customized to your needs.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
This is a brief and limited list of the pedigree of our instructors:
Chris Sawtelle: Boxing: Golden Gloves Champ (Virginia), 4x Florida State Boxing Champ & '03 Toughman Heavyweight Champ.
Butch Marks: Boxing: Kickboxing: Judo: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Submission Grappling: Wrestling: Butch is a lifelong martial artist that started at the age of 4. He holds 5 black belts in various arts including BJJ in the Gracie Lineage, Tae Kwon Do, and Judo. He has a professional MMA record of 7-3 and was a world kickboxing champion by the time he was a teenager.
Shawn Dillon: Kickboxing: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Submission Grappling: Wrestling: Shaun cut his teeth with Butch for a number of years before heading to ATT Headquarters to train with the best around. He went on to recieve his black belt in BJJ from IBJJF World Champ Ricardo Liborio, and fight professionally in MMA with a record of 3-0.
Ysidro Alexis Sine: Wrestling: Ysidro is a talented athlete that climbed to the highest levels of his sport to represent the Dominican Republic as an Olympian! He is an enthusiastic and hardworking person that brings a smile to every session. Ysidro has a professional MMA record of 5-1.
What types of students have you worked with?
Students of all ages and all walks of life.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Have specific questions and intentions in mind for your session so that you can maximize the benefit for your time spent.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Where do you excel? Where do you struggle?