Alex Aristides, Maxum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu head instructor and founder. Alex is a 3rd degree BJJ black belt. He received his black belt originally under Matt Serra, training at the Serra BJJ Academy and at Renzo Gracie Academy in NYC as he came up the ranks. Alex started out learning martial arts as a late teenager. Studying multiple styles over the years such as Japanese Jiu Jitsu, Judo, wrestling and Kickboxing. Then began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has won and placed in a number of grappling tournaments and other matches over the years such as No Gi Worlds (Mundial’s) medalist, No Gi Pan American, medalist, As well as other IBJJ Federation Opens, Grapplersquest, and more.  Alex still competes consistently in gi and no gi around the country as black belt. He has competed around the United States and in Brazil. Also assists the United States Army in BJJ training.

Izzy Medina, Maxum’s lead wrestling instructor. Junior College All-American Wrestler, All State, County Champ, 9 year head Coach at SUNY Maritime and Coached Wantagh High School to state title. Currently coaching West-Babylon high school. 2 time Nassau County assistant coach of the year. 3 time Pan Am brazilian jiu jitsu gold medalist, and other bJJ tournaments with over two decades of coaching experience.

Nick Marrone, Maxum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor. Nick is a BJJ black belt under Maxum. Pan Am finalist, World (Mundial) finalist and countless other BJJ tournament victories.

John Graffeo, Chief Instructor at Victory Mixed Martial Arts and Lead Kids Instructor at Maxum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. John has trained not only Stiking but grappling under the tutelage of Black Belts Anthony Snoble, Charles Raimond, Alex Aristides, and Rich Korfhage. Earning himself the highest rankings in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, and Kempo.

Shawn Gastaldo, Maxum Kick Boxing instructor. He’s also a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Maxum, former MMA fighter, Pan Am bronze medalist for BJJ and has competed in multiple other events as well.

Kickboxer, Grappler and MMA Fighter (2007-Present).

Lennox Chance is a seven time champion and holds US KBA and WKA titles. Lennox has fought from Canada to England, as well as all over the United States. He has fought on several big shows, such as M:1 Global, Road to Glory, Ring of Combat, etc. Lennox trains with world champion Tommy “Bee” Bottone at AFC Kickboxing, where he keeps his stand up skills sharp.
Muay Thai Kickboxer and MMA Fighter (2002-Present).

George Ruf, one of Maxum’s assistant instructors for the children’s class. George is currently a purple belt and has been training at Maxum for several years. He is a level 2 instructor for the Army’s combatives program (MACP) and has competed in and refereed Army competitions. He has completed tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan and is currently an NYPD officer.