Description
Yamasaki Academy is
a renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) organization in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (DMV), established by brothers Mario and Fernando Yamasaki. The academy is known for high-level, technical instruction, with roots in both judo and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
Key Aspects of Yamasaki Academy:
- Instructors: The school is led by Fernando Yamasaki (7th Degree Black Belt) and Mario Yamasaki (6th Degree Black Belt), along with Francisco Neto (6th Degree Black Belt).
- Locations: The headquarters is in Rockville, Maryland, with other locations in Virginia (Springfield, Woodbridge, Leesburg, Culpeper), New Jersey, Delaware, and international spots, including Brazil and Sweden.
- Programs: They offer classes for adults and children (ages 4+) in BJJ, judo, and Muay Thai kickboxing.
- Training Philosophy: The classes are designed for all levels, combining traditional techniques with modern competition strategies. A typical 1.5-hour class includes warm-ups, instruction, and live sparring.
- History: Mario Yamasaki opened the first school in the DC area in 1995, with Fernando joining in 2003.
Basico BJJ (Contextual Information):
The search results indicate that “Basico BJJ” is associated with a competitor named Abraham Marte, who has competed against top-level grapplers and was mentioned in a video match against Checkmat. It appears to be a separate entity or team from the Yamasaki Academy network
The search results indicate that “Basico BJJ” is associated with a competitor named Abraham Marte, who has competed against top-level grapplers and was mentioned in a video match against Checkmat. It appears to be a separate entity or team from the Yamasaki Academy network
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