Coach Bane brings 24+ Years of Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Catch Wrestling, Amateur Wrestling (Greco/Freestyle), Boxing & Muay Thai experience to the team as our Head Coach.
Snake Pit U.S.A. as led & created by Coach Bane has won 22 Team Submission Grappling Championships, sold over 21K Training DVD’s and conducted 139 seminars and camps with nearly 400K fans around the world.
2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: IBJJF Black Belt under Legendary 8th Degree Red/White Belt, Master Rigan Machado.
OWNER, SNAKE PIT U.S.A. MIXED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY/MACHADO JIU-JITSU & KIDS/YOUTH COACH
Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lineage:
Mitsuyo Maeda > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie/Carlos Gracie Jr > Rigan Machado > Joel Bane > Anastasia Bane
Orange Belt in Judo
5+ Years BJJ, Judo & Catch Wrestling (Real No-Gi Submission Wrestling) Experience
Snake Pit U.S.A. Catch Wrestling understudy of Head Coach Joel Bane 5+ years
Now 4 Stripe Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lineage:
Mitsuyo Maeda > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie/Carlos Gracie Jr > Rigan Machado > Joel Bane > Dale Rossi
Snake Pit U.S.A. Catch Wrestling Representative Coach & Highest Ranked Skill Level Student of Snake Pit U.S.A. Head Coach Joel Bane
11 Years + Boxing & Muay Thai Experience
9th KHAN in Muay Thai. Ranked by the United World Muay Thai Association (UWMTA)
Four-Stripe Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lineage:
Mitsuyo Maeda > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie/Carlos Gracie Jr > Rigan Machado > Joel Bane > Chase Loeffler
Snake Pit U.S.A. Catch Wrestling understudy of Head Coach Joel Bane 4+ years
7th KHAN in Muay Thai. Ranked by the United World Muay Thai Association (UWMTA)
Certified and Active New Jersey Emergency Medical TechnicianClients
Don’t be fooled by imitators and Karate schools that suddenly offer MMA and “Grappling.” Snake Pit U.S.A. MMA Academy is The World Headquarters for The Snake Pit U.S.A. Catch Wrestling Association and an Official Rigan Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association training Academy.
Our Head Coach Joel Bane brings 24+ years of Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Authentic Catch Wrestling, Amateur Wrestling (Freestyle/Greco), Judo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Self Defense and Fitness experience with him to bring you an elite level of technical training you will not find elsewhere.
Snake Pit U.S.A. is The World’s Premier Catch Wrestling Organization (http://SnakePitUSA.com) with nearly a half a million fans, and 22 affiliate schools around the world located in countries such a Australia, Chile, Mexico, Canada, Colombia, The United Kingdom, and of course here in the United States ranging from Hawaii to right here at Snake Pit U.S.A.
MMA Academy in New Jersey, Our World Headquarters. Combined with the mighty Rigan Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association
(see lineage below), we have produced countless successful competitors and champions in Bellator Fighting Championships, The Ultimate Fighter, UFC, Strikeforce, Elite XC, North American Grappling Championships, Grapplers Quest, IBJJF, Fight 2 Win, International Open and Pan American Championships.
Whether you are looking to compete professionally or simply get into shape and reach your fitness goals Snake Pit U.S.A. MMA Academy is the place for you.
NO EGO’S ALLOWED & KIDS BULLYING ENDS HERE! You will be surrounded by friends that are working to achieve the same goals. Camaraderie is strong at Snake Pit U.S.A. MMA Academy with a rich family oriented environment where respect, confidence and courage are the heart of what we represent.
When one succeeds we all succeed. Join Snake Pit U.S.A. MMA Academy, sharpen your skills, boost your self confidence, get into better shape, become part of the elite Snake Pit U.S.A. & Rigan Machado BJJ teams, reach your goals and BECOME UNSTOPPABLE!
Address: Snake Pit U.S.A. MMA Academy
900 12th St. Suite 3, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Phone: (609) 234-1874
E-mail: Contact@SnakePitUSA.com
Website - snakepitusamma.com