
Team Balance International
Team Balance is widely regarded as one of the elite martial arts teams in the world. Currently representing over 40 schools world-wide, the ever-growing network consists of 15,000 students, all of whom have been carefully selected through limited enrollment to represent Team Balance.
Team Balance History
Balance Studios HQ in Fishtown, Philadelphia, the headquarters of this top-notch team, is owned by Phil and Ricardo Migliarese. True American pioneers, the brothers have utilized their 40+ years of combined martial arts experience, as well as the knowledge they gained while living and training with the legendary Gracie family, to build Team Balance into a multi-faceted university of the body and mind.
The exclusivity of membership fosters a familial environment that is unrivaled among competitors, and much sought out by those eager to learn from the best. Team Balance fighters run the gamut from average enthusiasts to world champion jiu-jitsu competitors; some are professional fighters who have fought in esteemed mixed martial arts competitions like the UFC, while others have represented Team Balance at the prestigious ADCC championships.
Their systematic method of teaching consists of basic, intermediate, and advanced classes in yoga, jiu jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing and mixed martial arts, all with the expressed goal of sculpting the individual into a complete fighter.
Achieving black belt status as a member of Team Balance is unlike achieving it anywhere else, in that here it represents not only your skills as a jiu jitsu practitioner, but also your ability to strike, your take downs, and your overall character as a human being.
Register under Team Balance
When signing up for all local and international BJJ tournaments, it’s crucial to register under the “Team Balance.”
Being a part of Team Balance means much more than simply wearing the team logo. It aligns you with a highly respected lineage and an incredibly supportive community in the BJJ world. In addition, you gain access to experienced coaches and a network of teammates who can provide guidance, support, and practical insights as you prepare for these competitions.
Remember, your successes and experiences contribute to the prestige of Team Balance, and in turn, you share in the collective wisdom and accomplishments of the team. It’s a powerful reminder that you’re not alone in your journey, and that your progress is supported by a deeply interconnected community.
United States Affiliates
State | City | Head Instructor | Website |
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PA | Philadelphia (Fishtown HQ) | Phil & Rick Migliarese | Balance Fishtown |
PA | Philadelphia (Northeast) | Frank Ambrifi & Phil Migliarese | Balance Northeast |
PA | Philadelphia (Center City) | Phil & Rick Migliarese | Balance Center City |
PA | Scranton | Frank Alogna / Phil Migliarese | Scranton MMA |
PA | Gilbertsville and Boyertown | David Todd | Sentry Jiu-Jitsu |
PA | Lancaster | Damione Puopolo | Gracie 717 |
PA | Quakertown | Andrew Glass | Reality martial arts |
PA | Chalfont | Tim Carpenter | Hellfish mma |
PA | King of Prussia | Tim Carpenter | Hellfish mma |
PA | Conshohocken | Tim Hart | Hart BJJ |
PA | Ambler | Randy & Laura Aiken | Ataraxis bjj |
PA | Southhampton | Steve Austin | Sion BJJ |
PA | Germantown | Jackson Galka | Northstar mma |
PA | Reading | Bryan Boyer & Erik Faust | Berks County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
PA | Private Location | Brian Antonelli | Balance Nomad |
NJ | Sewell | John Hassett | Hassett's jiujitsu |
NJ | Voorhees | Kenny Brach | Brach's mma |
NJ | Williamstown | Mike Garaguso | Garaguso Karate and Jiu-Jitsu |
NJ | Galloway & Hammonton | Jon Tepedino, Kyle Deroo, Robby Bloom, and Dietrich Trumbauer | Taphouse Jiu-Jitsu |
NJ | Atlantic County | Rich Komar | Contact Rich |
NJ | Egg Harbor | Stephen McGee & Jose Gonzales | 609 BJJ |
NJ | Maple Shade | Marco Perazzo | NJMA |
NJ | Minehill | Eddie Acevedo Jr | Echo Alpha BJJ |
NJ | Ewing | Charlie Vinch | Budo martial arts |
NJ | Hainsport | Pat Vacanti | Vacanti jiujitsu |
MD | Baltimore | Rob Sullivan | Baltimore BJJ |
MD | Baltimore | Greg Lew | GAMA |
DE | Newark | Bill Walters | 302 Jiu-Jitsu |
DE | Wilmington | Stephen Plyler | Elevated Studios |
NY | Westchester | Steve Kardian | Contact Steve |
NY | New Hyde Park | Brandon Adames | Contact Brandon at UFC Gym |
NY | Syracuse | Ken Kronenberg | Tai Kai Jiu-Jitsu |
NY | Ithaca | Kevin Seaman | Team Balance Cornell University |
NY | New Hartford | Len Sonia | Dojo1 MMA |
NY | Binghamton | Tamdan McCrory | Broome county martial arts |
NY | Oneonta | Matt Martindale & Wyatt Green | Oneonta jiujitsu academy |
FL | Tampa | Ryan Deichert | Tampa jiujitsu |
NV | Las Vegas | Skipper Kelp | Fight Capital Gym |
MI | Detroit | John Toth | Detroit jiujitsu |
CA | San Diego | Josh Amaro | Contact Josh |
CA | Los Angeles | Jimmy Cerra | Contact Jimmy |
CA | Los Angeles | Richard Bressler | Contact Richard Bresler |
VA | Ashburn | Mike Horihan | Ashburn Jiu Jitsu |
WA | Seattle | Drew Vogel | Framework BJJ |
International Affiliates
City | Head Instructor | Website | |
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Ireland | Dublin | Ray Butcher | Balance Ireland |
Brazil | Rio De Janeiro | Steve Gifford | Call 215-543-6224 |
Aruba | ———- | Gregory Milliard | Milliard MMA Academy |
South Africa | Port Elizabeth | Andrew Garai | Evolution mma |
Morocco, Africa | Casablanca | Tarik Zamat | Moroccan kickboxing academy |
Germany | Randall Watkins | Team Balance Germany | |
Mexico | Playa del Carmen | Nik Long | Playa del Carmen BJJ |
Panama | Playa Coronado | Leo Espinoza | Playa Coronado BJJ |
Want to Join Team Balance?
-Call 215-636-9661 to speak to Ricardo or Phil Migliarese
-Please read the Team Balance Disclaimer (CLICK HERE )
-Balance Owner group on facebook (CLICK HERE)
Team Balance Requirements
-Be a team player with an open mind! Our team is our family.
-Display an official TEAM BALANCE BANNER in your school
-All students register for TOURNAMENTS in the following way TEAM BALANCE / your school name
-Build a TEAM BALANCE PAGE on your website.