Jorge did such a great job learning how to escape side control to the knees, that he was rewarded by practicing his favorite type of takedown: single legs. In just one week Jorge has learned three different ways to escape side control into positions where he has the advantage. … [Read more...] about Jorge Practices Side Control Escape to the Knees
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Jiu-Jitsu Seminar in Bay Area (Donation Based)
I have been given a tremendous opportunity to support an important cause and I hope to help bring more participants to the seminar on the 19th. This is an event open to ALL. It does not matter the school or affiliation and I look forward to getting on the mats with all of you and sharing some of my ideas! Please find me on facebook if you have any questions at: http://www.facebook.com/yemaso If you do the twitter thing instead, I'm @marcosyemaso See you … [Read more...] about Jiu-Jitsu Seminar in Bay Area (Donation Based)
Kids Learning to Recover Half Guard From Side Control
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. … [Read more...] about Kids Learning to Recover Half Guard From Side Control
The Positive Effects Martial Arts Has for Kids
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 … [Read more...] about The Positive Effects Martial Arts Has for Kids
Marcos “Yemaso” Torregrosa Tours Puerto Rico to Teach Jiu-Jitsu
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
What it was like to train with Marcelo Garcia
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 … [Read more...] about What it was like to train with Marcelo Garcia