Self Defense for Women is a topic that isn't talked about enough. With the competition season winding down, we have time to focus on other areas of jiu-jitsu that are very important. Yemaso BJJ has teamed up with an all female organization to provide a women self defense tips and rape prevention seminar here in Sacramento. Self defense is an important skill to have. We are proud to be able to offer high quality bjj here in sacramento. We want all women to be more … [Read more...] about Women Self Defense Tips & Rape Prevention Seminar in Sacramento, CA
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The Absolute Challenge
The “ Absolute “ Challenge Team Yemaso’s first highlight video is out and I wanted to reflect on an increasingly popular subject:  a fighter's technique versus his power & size, and the participation in absolute divisions from the lighter weight classes.  Last weekend at the IBJJF Las Vegas Open, I took a relatively small group of competitors; I stress for all my medal chasers to compete in their absolute divisions as well, regardless of their size or weight.  We had 4 warriors, including … [Read more...] about The Absolute Challenge
How to Supplement your BJJ Training
How to Supplement BJJ [tentblogger-youtube TePGrEhm1gI] One frequently asked question during my seminars and from my own academy's students is, "Marcos, what do you do outside of BJJ training to help you perform better at BJJ?" For some of you, this is going to be something you have already heard about. Â Others, I hope, will find some use and benefit from my advice. Â At any rate, I have decided to create my first series of posts, to help you become a better grappler, on … [Read more...] about How to Supplement your BJJ Training
Roy Dean on Marcos’ BJJ & Instructor Abilities
Roy Dean's Yemaso Experience In a culture where genuine humility among BJJ black belts is seldom seen, Roy Dean's acute and honest observational descriptions of Marcos as an instructor and competitor are refreshing.  He talks about stylistic adaptations as well as Yemaso's athletic prowess.  From Roy Dean himself: "If Kano Jiu Jitsu was version 1.0, and BJJ was 2.0, this was 2.5. It utilized Brabo chokes, De La Riva, 50/50, spider guard, half-guard, deep-half, judo gripping, wrestling, … [Read more...] about Roy Dean on Marcos’ BJJ & Instructor Abilities
The Mats at Yemaso BJJ
The grappling mats here at Yemaso BJJ. Â We invested in high quality mats that are able to make the hardest falls seem completely harmless. Â Your safety is our priority, so that you can just focus on training hard and improving! … [Read more...] about The Mats at Yemaso BJJ