# American Top Team Gulfport

> Gulfport, United States | #<Affiliation:0x000062ad93a002a0>

## Overview

**Name:** American Top Team Gulfport

**Affiliation:** #<Affiliation:0x000062ad93a002a0>

**Description:** American Top Team Gulfport is an official affiliate of American Top Team, one of the most successful mixed martial arts training organizations in the world. Founded by Alan Belcher, a former UFC middleweight contender and Mississippi native, the gym brings world-class MMA training to the Gulf Coast. Located in the Gulf Coast Elite building in Gulfport, Mississippi, ATT Gulfport provides comprehensive training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and fitness kickboxing for both adults and children.

The gym is led by head coach Michael Sanford, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who received his black belt on January 11, 2014 under Daniel and Diego Moraes. Professor Sanford has been training martial arts since age 5, starting with boxing and Kempo Karate before discovering his passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 18. After training under Master Francisco Mansor (a red belt under the legendary Helio Gracie) and later under Daniel Moraes, he was personally recruited by Alan Belcher to serve as head instructor at ATT Gulfport. The coaching team also includes Will Cruthirds (Jiu-Jitsu, striking, and kickboxing coach), Professor Ann Elida Sanford (women's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor), and Vincent Flores (kids martial arts instructor).

American Top Team Gulfport focuses on providing high-quality martial arts instruction in a family-friendly environment. The gym offers specialized programs for different age groups and skill levels, including Little Ninjas for children ages 4-7, Junior MMA for kids 8 and up, adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (both gi and no-gi), Muay Thai kickboxing, and fitness kickboxing classes. With a strong emphasis on technique, discipline, and personal development, ATT Gulfport serves as a premier destination for martial arts training on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
13334 Seaway Rd Suite 104
Gulfport, MS 39503, United States

**Phone:** +1 228-265-7273

**Email:** info@attgulfport.com

**Website:** https://gulfportmartialarts.com

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attgulfport/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attgulfport

## Instructors


### Michael Sanford - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Michael Sanford was born on June 4, 1985 in Hicksville, NY. He started practicing martial arts at age 5 through boxing, then Kempo Karate at 7. He was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 18 and began training under Master Francisco Mansor, a red belt under Helio Gracie, where he earned his blue belt and became an assistant instructor. After moving to Florida, he continued training under Daniel Moraes and competing regularly for Team Moraes. Michael was personally recruited by Alan Belcher to move to Mississippi and serve as a full-time instructor for Alan Belcher MMA Club. On January 11, 2014, he was awarded his black belt in BJJ under Daniel and Diego Moraes.


### Ann Elida Sanford - Black

**Role:** Instructor


### Vincent Flores

**Role:** Instructor


### Will Cruthirds

**Role:** Instructor


## Programs

### Little Ninjas

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Mixed martial arts program for children ages 4-7, focusing on basic techniques, discipline, and physical development

**Classes:**

### Junior MMA

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Mixed martial arts program for kids ages 8 and up, teaching striking, grappling, and self-defense

**Classes:**

### Muay Thai Kickboxing

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Traditional Muay Thai kickboxing training for adults, focusing on striking techniques, conditioning, and combat skills

**Classes:**

### Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi)

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Traditional gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults, teaching ground fighting, submissions, and positional control

**Classes:**

### Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (No-Gi)

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** No-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults, focusing on grappling without the traditional gi uniform

**Classes:**



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**Last Updated:** March 10, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/mississippi/gulfport/american-top-team-gulfport)