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All-Decade Wrestling Team
Upperweights
Mike Massenzio, St. Joseph (2001): Massenzio won back-to-back State championships in 2000 and 2001, going 72-2 in that stretch and finishing with a record of 129-13, third in Bergen County history at the time.
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Mike Massenzio –
AEMMA Chief BJJ Instructor/Professional Fighter
Mike began his training in the Combat Arts at age 4 when he began Wrestling. A 2-time New Jersey State High School wrestling Champion (2000 & 2001), Mike has been touted as the “Best 171 lb. Wrestler” to ever come out of the State of New Jersey. Additionally in 2001, Mike was the U.S. National High School Wrestling Champion. In 2003 he was the Runner-up at the Junior College National Tournament and was crowned the National Champion in 2004.
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling, Mike has won numerous competitions in both N.A.G.A. and Grappler’s Quest. In 2006 he was crowned the N.A.G.A. World Champion in the Expert Division of the Submission fighting competition.
As a Professional MMA Fighter, Mike currently has an astounding 12-3 record, holds the Reality Fighting and Ring of Combat Titles as well as being the area’s only fighter with a UFC contract.
Mike thrives on competition and challenges. He enjoys the preparation, hard work and immense sacrifice that it takes to become a champion. He loves training and sharing his knowledge with others, so they too may know what it’s like to experience the satisfaction of accomplishments.
- American Eagle MMA & Kettlebells is Proud to Congratulate Joe McKenna
American Eagle MMA & Kettlebell Student wins the Triple Crown
Joseph McKenna of Montville, NJ recently won the prestigious USA Kids Wrestling Triple Crown at the National Championships held in Orem, Utah June 29th- July 1st. Joe captured First Place in the Folkstyle (Collegiate) National Championships held in Cedar Falls, Iowa on April 2nd. He then continued his dominance of the Schoolboy 91 lb. weight class by winning First Place in both the Greco-Roman and Freestyle competitions in Utah. This enabled the 13 year-old Joe to receive the coveted Triple Crown Award that is presented only to those wrestlers who place first nationally in all three styles of wrestling.
Joe was looking to improve his strength and overall fitness in preparation for his quest. He was introduced to Russian Kettlebell training at a wrestling clinic held by Carey Kolat. Joe was then prompted to seek out the area’s top kettlebell trainer and found Phil Ross’ American Eagle MMA & Kettlebell Studio in Ho Ho Kus, NJ. Joe claims that the strength and conditioning that he receives form the kettlebells have given him the edge that he needed to win.