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The kids class under way at Yemaso BJJ. Day 2 we learned to recover half guard from under side control. Yesterday, we learned to recover closed guard from under side control. …
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Are you aware of the benefits of martial arts for kids? Fostering Self-Discipline – One of the central tenets of all forms of the martial arts is an absolute focus on self-discipline. Today’s kids are so accustomed to receiving instant gratification that lessons in self-restraint and discipline aren’t always easy to come by. Kids with a martial arts background, however, are continually reminded of how essential self-discipline is. Boosting Socialization Skills – Kids who don’t always …
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In the last several weeks, I was blessed with the opportunity to compete two times back to back; first at the IBJJF Las Vegas Open and, most recently, at the IBJJF Chicago Open. Both were tremendous experiences filled with emotion and they were so close to each other that it felt like it was a extended dream! Las Vegas Vegas is always a great trip for me. Besides the obvious enjoyment of being in such an intoxicating city, I regularly compete here. The last couple editions of …
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I am very fortunate to have been able to return to Puerto Rico for the last two weeks to teach Jiu-Jitsu. Not only did the island bless me with heritage and culture, a constant influence in my youth, but also a wealth of new and existing Puerto Rican Jiu-Jitsu practitioners that look to me with a sense of pride. Every time I go I am received with the curiosity of puerto rican bjj aficionados, and the warmth of the hometown Puerto Rican crowd. I appeared in one of the biggest newspapers on …
[Read more...] about Marcos “Yemaso” Torregrosa Tours Puerto Rico to Teach Jiu-Jitsu
Wow what a weekend! This marks the first time that Team Yemaso competes on two different coasts , with the American Cup on the west coast and the IBJJF New York Open on the east! This is historic in that we are still a relatively small team but have extended our influence in the competitive arena to a nationwide level. Team Yemaso did not disappoint bringing back a number of medals from the American Cup & the IBJJF New York Open. Coach and black belt Eliot Kelly also got in the mix and …
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Marcos realized a huge personal goal this last weekend. He attained his first IBJJF Pan American Gold medal. After a major campaign and lots of work, he had the following to say via facebook the next day: Good morning!!! As I wake up this morning the reality of a goal realized sinks in and I can reflect on both its merits and my next steps. I am humbled by my experience yesterday as I Was able to fight very well with men I studied and have come to esteem at a deep level. No one here …
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