Our Camp will run from June 17th until June 28th 9 am to 6pm. The Training Camp will be held at our Rockville location.

The Training Camp will include Martial Arts training to improve and add skills in competitive and self-defense situations, enforcement of confidence and good behavior, history of Martial Arts and will also include lots of other fun games, movies, etc.

We count on your support to make this Camp great fun for everyone!!

The cost for our Summer Training Camp will be $355 for one week and $600 for 2 weeks. This price is good for registrations made by April 30th. After April 30th the cost is $455 for one week and $800 for 2 weeks. Families of 2 or more children will have 20% off of the total. Yamasaki students that bring a family member or friend that is NOT a Yamasaki Academy registered student will have 15% off. Active Military and law enforcement discount is 10%.

For more info on our Training Camp email us at neto@grappling.com or call us at (301)770-0969 or (240)461-1313.

More detailed information is here: http://www.grappling.com/summer-camp/

Please check the schedule page for days and times.

Leanne Tangle stepped into the ring for her first amateur bout against a heavier and more experienced opponent. Undaunted, Leanne managed to stay in the fight and repeatedly walk her opponent down. Though she lost the match by decision, she proved her abilities and enthusiasm for competition. Leanne is the first female Muay Thai fighter from Yamasaki Rockville to compete in amateur Muay Thai, and she made everyone proud with her heart and composure.

Konstantine Krapiva entered the ring for his 5th fight this year. One of our most active competitors, Konstantine fought hard against a last minute replacement. Though the fight was competitive, Konstantine lost a close decision. With his experience growing in every match, he shows great promise for the upcoming year.

Our youngest Muay Thai competitor, Felipe Valentim, stepped into the ring for what turned out to be the fight of the night. Going against a much taller opponent, Felipe was able to expertly catch his opponent’s kicks, and deliver his own. Though the stadium was huge, you could hear Felipe’s punches land even if you were standing in the back of the room. Felipe displayed composure, technique and tenacity on his way to a unanimous decision victory in what was unquestionably the most action packed fight of the night.

Felipe’s fight:

Instructor, Scott Drummond, rounded out the evening of Yamasaki competitors as he stepped into his first full-rules Muay Thai bout. Full-rules implies that knee and elbow strikes to the head are legal. Scott is the first Yamasaki Rockville student to compete in a full-rules Muay Thai bout. With a great focus on technique and strategy, Scott was able to dominate his opponent with his clinch. Although his opponent weighed in 6 pounds heavier, and appeared very strong, Scott was able to completely negate any attacks that were thrown at him. Scott won his match via unanimous decision with dominating fashion.

Scott’s Fight:

2012 has been a great year for Rockville’s Yamasaki Academy. With a Silver and Bronze medal at the WKA World Championship, a regional championship belt, and a new batch of skilled and hungry fighters, we look to make even bigger waves in 2013. Please, stay tuned for information on upcoming Thai-Boxing events, and all other Yamasaki Academy related news.