The Kids’ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program at Yemaso BJJ will follow a curriculum designed so that they will learn and continuously practice the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as progress onward to learn different techniques each time they attend class.  This program is excellent for kids to get into shape and make new friends at the same time.  Classes include warm ups, new techniques, drills, live rolls, and games. The Kids’ Jiu-Jitsu at Yemaso BJJ is designed to teach … [Read more...] about Yemaso BJJ Kids Classes Start 1/5/2015
Autism Awareness Open Mat in Rocklin
Yemaso BJJ went to support an event for autism awareness in Rocklin at Infinite BJJ. Â It was a fun event where we got to strengthen friendships with other local brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes with a lot of socializing, and, of course, a lot of rolling! Â But, more importantly, we were glad to be able to contribute in some way to the cause of autism. Â Good times! … [Read more...] about Autism Awareness Open Mat in Rocklin
Marcus “Bones” Boness Living Lean at 44
Marcus Boness, or "Bones" as the team has affectionately nicknamed him, showing that at 44 years young you can achieve and maintain a high level of fitness. … [Read more...] about Marcus “Bones” Boness Living Lean at 44
Bernard Turner Wins 2014 Worlds
Billy English Wins Silver Medal at 2014 Worlds
The Kimura Lock – A Drill From Closed Guard
This technique is called the "kimura." It is an arm lock that attacks the shoulder. This is one of the most fundamental techniques in Jiu-Jitsu as well as one of the most effective and, if not released, destructive submissions there is in all martial arts.The kimura can cause injury to three areas – the elbow joint, the shoulder joint, and the upper arm bone (humerus). The hold goes as far back as early iterations of Japanese Judo.MMA champions such as: GSP, Mintauro Nogueira, and Jon Jones have … [Read more...] about The Kimura Lock – A Drill From Closed Guard