Sacramento based Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, Marcos "Yemaso" Torregrosa traveled to Brazil in order to face the formidable challenge of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation's tournament dubbed "Brazilian Nationals." This tournament, considered by martial art authorities, is arguable the most difficult tournament to win; Brazilian Nationals hosts many top athletes who never have the support to make it over to compete in other major tournaments which have moved to the United States … [Read more...] about Marcos Brings Back Gold from Brazil
Yemaso BJJ Brings Back 3rd Team Title in a Row from IBJJF SF Open
San Francisco International Open 1 - Ralph Gracie - 214 2 - Caio Terra Association - 193 3 - Yemaso Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - 133 4 - Gracie Barra - 122 5 - Atos Jiu-Jitsu - 121 Yemaso BJJ the first Sacramento team to ever win an IBJJF team trophy, has come away with it's third consecutive IBJJF team trophy for our efforts in the 2015 International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation San Francisco Open! Below is a list of the athletes who medaled and the division they fought in: WHITE / Adult … [Read more...] about Yemaso BJJ Brings Back 3rd Team Title in a Row from IBJJF SF Open
Jiu-Jitsu: One of the Best Activities for Families
If You are Looking for Activities for Families Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu just might be everything you are looking for in an activity, that you don't know about. Until now. Parents understand that sports provide great benefits for their children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers many of the same benefits that other sports, like little league soccer for example, offers to kids, but Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu does much more. We are excited about the new kids program, and that is coming along very well. We are … [Read more...] about Jiu-Jitsu: One of the Best Activities for Families
2014 A Year in Review
Yemaso BJJ 2014 Accomplishments We started 2014 on a good note. For the second year in a row our Sacramento Jiu-Jitsu academy went to the San Francisco International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation tournament, and brought back a team title. Our small team was able to accomplish a second place team trophy with some outstanding efforts from the entire team. We shared the podium with two other powerhouses in Caio Terra & Atos, both of which boast international associations and teams that are … [Read more...] about 2014 A Year in Review
Prentice Lomax Promoted to Blue Belt
Congratulations to Prentice in recognition of all the effort he put in to receive his blue belt! … [Read more...] about Prentice Lomax Promoted to Blue Belt
Yemaso BJJ Opens New Location in Sacramento
Yemaso BJJ - Sacramento Grand Opening Below is a video documenting some of the highlights of the grand opening of the new space for Yemaso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Sacramento, CA. We had promotions, we had a huge open mat, we had raffles of: Defense Soap Gear, Wartape, Shoyoroll Gear, and private lessons. http://youtu.be/TZgouQtbMac We want to thank everyone for helping us open our new Sacramento BJJ location. We had visitors from all parts of California, Arizona, and even Tokyo! For more … [Read more...] about Yemaso BJJ Opens New Location in Sacramento