Academy News
4/28/2008 - USA Boxing in Mechanicsville - Western Boxing classes M-W-F 5:30 - 7:30
Billy Sahnow and John Jarvis just joined the Mechanicsville family. Billy with over 54 active years of boxing experience, including 5 times Virginia State Golden Gloves Champion and USA Boxing National Team Championship coach and John former IBF Champion.
4/21/2008 - 4 Times K1 World Champion ERNESTO HOOST is coming to Washington DC
He will be teaching seminars Friday 20th of June 7-9pm with Team Fairfax, then Saturday in Rockville 11am-1pm.
4/19/2008 - May 9 and May 11, 2008 Kenny Florian teaching at the Yamasaki Academy
One of the UFC's top contenders for the lightweight division will be here in the Metro area sharing his knowledge. 05/09 7PM-10PM in Manassas and 05/11 11AM – 2PM in Rockville. Call 301-770-0969 for more information.
4/8/2008 - NEW Capoeira Classes in DC! See schedule for more information.
We also have a capoeira class in DC! Just Saturdays, all levels: Kids from 2-3PM and Adults from 3-5PM
4/1/2008 - More Pan American medalists
Curtis Schaeffer (Whitebelt/Silver); Christopher Tobias (Whitebelt Master/Silver); Scott Carmen (Whitebelt Master/Gold); Tyler Eastland (Bluebelt Juvenile/Bronze); Adrienne Adams (Bluebelt/Bronze); Keith Parknow (Bluebelt Senior 1/Gold)
4/1/2008 - Congratulations to all the Yamasaki team members who participated in the recent Pan American games in California.
Yasmin Segowbind (Purplebelt/Bronze); Eldad Moraru (Purplebelt Senior 1/Bronze); Joe Sirko (Brownbelt Master/Bronze); Mike Crawford (Brownbelt Senior/Bronze); Morgann Paraskevas (Blackbelt Senior/Bronze)
3/22/2008 - Congratulations to our students from Yamasaki New Jersey, way to represent at Naga!!!
James Scheibein - 1st place; Prezmeck Ryba - 2nd place no-gi/ 3rd place gi; Steve Clark - 1st place no-gi/ 2nd place gi
3/1/2008 - Thai Boxing Seminar with Sergio Cabrera
At the Rockville Academy on Saturday, March 22nd. Cost is $20 and it's three hours long - 1pm until 4pm!
2/20/2008 - Jiu Jitsu In-House Tournament on March 15th!
Rockville Academy at 10am. Cost is $20 and goes to sponsor our competition team at the Pan Ams. There will also be a seminar on motivation and stress management, which everyone can benefit from! See you there.
2/17/2008 - Congratulations Shane Arechiga on his 2nd place at the Maryland State Wrestling Championship.
Shane took 2nd in MSWA Maryland State Championship for 14 yrs and under 101 lbs
2/6/2008 - Finally - Capoeira for the Kid's Program!
Officially starting February 18th! We have added Capoeira after many requests for it, and we have also created a new Kid Jitsu class on Tuesdays.
See the schedule section for the new Kid's Program Schedule, officially starting February 18th! We have added Capoeira after many requests for it, and we have also created a new Kid Jitsu class on Tuesdays.
1/29/2008 - Great Results from The European Open! Morgann and Yasmin are bringing home silver medals
Amad Zambrana silver. Many more medals (17) were won for Yamasaki. Students from our schools in Sweden, Holland, Belgium and Poland participated in this tournament. Please visit http://www.myspace.com/yamasakiacademy for all the results!
1/10/2008 - Brad Glassner has joined the Rockville staff www.bodiesredefined.com
New Boxing/Strength and Conditioning classes at the Rockville school, with Brad Glassner. Take a look at his website - www.bodiesredefined.com - and get in touch with him to set up a workout.
11/20/2007 - Reminder: Yamasaki will be closing for Thanksgiving on November 22, 23, 24 and 25
We will resume classes normally on Monday, November 26th.
11/19/2007 - Tuesday, November 27th - Margarida workshop in Richmond - 6:30-8:30pm
Margarida will be teaching a 2 hr seminar in Richmond. Make sure you stop by to learn from two time world champion.
11/13/2007 - December 8th we will have end of the year belt promotion, don't miss it
yes, the belt promotion and the in-house tournament will be held the very same day. Don't miss it… for more info call 301-770-0969
11/13/2007 - Margarida workshop in Springfield: Nov. 20th, 7:00-9:00PM
Two-time world champion, Fernando Pontes "Margarida", will be teaching a seminar on the 20th of November Yamasaki students $30 for non-Yamasaki $40. For more info call 301-770-0969
11/13/2007 - Cadu Teaching Workshop in Leesburg on Monday, Nov 19 7:30-9:30PM
Mundial Bronze medalist, Cadu will be in Leesburg. Make sure you stop by to learn from a top notch black belt
11/2/2007 - Don’t forget the next Gladiator Fight Club's event on Jan 12, 2008
Make sure to check out Gladiator Fight Club's next big event, "Call to Glory" on January 12th at the Sportsplex in Winchester.
11/2/2007 - Yamasaki will be closing for the Holidays starting December 24th- Jan 1st
resuming regular classes on January 2nd! Those of you preparing for the European Opens - there will be Team Trainings December 26th-29th! Happy Holidays!
11/2/2007 - The Annual Yamasaki Holiday Party will be on December 15th in Rockville!
For those you of competing in Delaware this day, just get back in time for the party, and bring your medals with you.
11/1/2007 - Next ALL-ACADEMY Class is November 17th at Yamasaki Rockville.
This class is for all the Jiu Jitsu students AND all of the Thai Boxing students, from ALL schools! Please make sure to be here, it's going to be HUGE!
11/1/2007 - IN-HOUSE Tournament on December 8th at Yamasaki Rockville.
This tournament will be Jiu Jitsu AND Thai Boxing! Save the date – as soon as we have the times they will be posted. Things should get started around 11am.
11/1/2007 - Yamasaki will be closing for Thanksgiving on November 22nd
We will resume classes normally on November 26th.
10/31/2007 - All Yamasaki team members won their MMA fights at the Gladiator Fight Club's "Rise of the Games
Congratulations to the Yamasaki guys Jacob Young from Richmond, Steve Turel from Winchester, Francisco Salguero from Springfield, Muzzafar Abdurakhamanov and Manny Okorie from Rockville.
10/31/2007 - Congratulations to Yamasaki/Kore Kombat in Winchester
Also fighting for Yamasaki/Kore Kombat in Winchester - Mitch Harris, Tony Sirna, Scott Yingling, Eddie Abramski, and Carl Cline. Everybody did an excellent job!
10/29/2007 - Congratulation Shane Arechiga! Two weekends and two first place medals.
The 9th grader wrestler and Yamasaki team member, received two first place awards: Montgomery County Fall Brawl Tournament 100 lbs and under and this past weekend he won the Montgomery County Fall Classic Tournament 103 lbs Cadet division. Congrats!!!
9/4/2007 - Yamasaki Fairfax will start their MMA classes on Sept. 10
Classes will be Monday and Wednesday from 8 PM to 9:30 PM. We will also have a Friday session from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
8/30/2007 - Rockville schedule has changed, please check schedule section for more information.
Evening schedule has changed, we are back to 2 sessions per night.
8/26/2007 - Sergio's Thai Boxing seminar, September 15 from 12 - 3 pm @ Rockville
Sergio will be teaching a Thai Boxing seminar Sept. 15 at the Rockville School from 12PM - 3PM. Call Rockville Office for more information: 301-770-0969
8/26/2007 - Thiago Alves BJJ seminar, September 8 from 11 am - 2 pm @ Rockville
Thiago Alves will be teaching a seminar Sept. 8 at the Rockville School from 11AM- 2PM. Call Rockville Office for more information: 301-770-0969
8/26/2007 - Murilo Santana BJJ seminar, September 1 from 11 am - 2 pm @ Rockville
CBJJE World Champion Murilo Santana will be teaching a seminar Sept. 1 at the Rockville School from 11AM- 2PM. Call Rockville Office for more information: 301-770-0969
8/25/2007 - Mundial News: Brendan Raedy and Yasmin Sewgobind both win Gold in their respective divisions
Brendan also participated in the purple belt absolute division obtaining a 3rd place. Abraham Marte finished 3rd in the Blue Belt Super Super Heavy Division.
7/25/2007 - New Location: August 20 will be the opening of the new location in Manassas, Virgnia
Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info contact salvatoress@gmail.com or 703-864-6724
7/15/2007 - Mario Yamasaki featured in Washington Post
Washington Post published extensive article about the founder of our school, Mario Yamasaki. For the article visit: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/10/AR2007071001618.html?sub=AR
7/12/2007 - Yamasaki Team brought home 9 medals from Masters and Seniors Jiu Jitsu Championships
This is the World Tournament event for over 30 years old competitors and our guys did a Great job: David Jacobs (Silver) - Robin Song, Mark Jones (Bronze) - Hal Willeamson (2 Gold) - Mike Casey (Gold and Bronze) - Alex Shostko (Gold)
7/2/2007 - Rockville school will be closed July 4th
Winchester and Leesburg locations will conduct classes this Wednesday 4th of July, please contact instructors for details.
6/29/2007 - Stop by the Rockville Academy on July 9th at 6:30-7:30pm for a Free Cardio Kickboxing Trial class
This is a new program; classes will start July 16th and will be held MWF from 7AM - 8AM at the Rockville School.
6/19/2007 - In-House Tournament on June 30th at 11am.
Costs $20 to compete. Competition Kids and Adults divisions.
Please register ahead of time
6/3/2007 - Rockville School - Saturday, June 9th at 12:30pm Masters and Seniors World Competition Meeting
Everybody who is planning on going to Brazil for the tournament, please attend this meeting!
5/25/2007 - Rockville will implement new summer schedule
Starting June 4, Mon-Fri All Levels 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Please call the school with any questions or to as for more information
5/22/2007 - Rockville and Springfield school will be closed Monday, May 28
Classes will be back to the normal schedule Tuesday May 29. Please call your school to check any schedule changes this weekend.
4/17/2007 - Capoeira Workshops May 4 @ 7:00 - 9:00 pm & May 6 @ 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Both workshops will be ran by Brazilian professor "Chin" at our Rockville location. Please call 301-770-0969 for more information.
4/15/2007 - Rockville - Starting 04/24 New BJJ classes: Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 AM
Starting April 24, 2007, the Rockville location will have early morning classes.
4/3/2007 - Saturday, April 21 11:00 AM Rockville will host the next all academy class.
Don't miss it! 2 new black belts will be awarded.
4/3/2007 - April 14, 2007 Thai boxing in-house competition at Rockville location
On April 14th at 12pm in Rockville, some of our Thai boxing students will be squaring off for in-house fighting. This will be all-out, going for the knockout, fighting.
4/2/2007 - PanAm's Update: Team Yamasaki added two more Bronze medals
Leo Rancier finished 3rd in the Purple belt Open Class. Luis Pantoja also brings home a bronze, he fought in the Brown Belt Super Feather.
4/1/2007 - PanAm's Update: Team Yamasaki 4 Gold and 2 Bronze medals so far
Luis Pantoja, Doug McGiffin, Greg Walsh, Jonnathan Siegel, and Ronnie Hassam are coming home with medals. Congrats to all!!!
3/31/2007 - Congrats to all the Yamasaki Kids who attended the Sekai Tournament
Josh Mendizabal won Silver , Justin Rezende won Gold in gi, and Bronze in no-gi, Ashley Arechiga won Silver in both gi and no-gi, and Shane Arechiga won Gold in both gi and no-gi
3/11/2007 - Murilo Wins Etapa I of Circuito Paulista
Yamasaki Black Belt, Murilo Santana defeated Adriano Silva to win Etapa I of the Sao Paulo BJJ tournament Series.
3/7/2007 - Neto has a new nephew!!!
We want to Congratulate Neto, who has become an uncle recently. His sister gave birth to a baby boy in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The name the baby Arthur Zinani, he is 8lbs and 24.5 inches.
3/1/2007 - On Saturday, March 17 next academy class in Rockville
Sat. March 17, the Academy will host an in-house tournament. Event starts at 10:00 AM for the Kids and 11 for Adults. Don't miss it!
2/26/2007 - Jacob Young, one of Yamasaki Richmond instructors, won the Virginia State Open Championships.
Jake took home the gold in the Brown/Black belt division at this year Virginia State Open. The tournament was held in Arlington, Virginia. Congratulations Jake!!!
2/26/2007 - Saturday, March 17, 2007 we will have our in-house tournament.
Don't miss it. Call the Rockville school or talk to your instruction for more information.
2/15/2007 - Rockville School will be open tonight Feb 15, but please keep checking for more information
If weather changes throughout the day we could be cancelling classes today. So please check back 301-770-0969.
2/14/2007 - Due to the weather Rockville, Leesburg, and Springfield schools will be closed today Feb. 14, 2007
Please check tomorrow for updates. If your school is not listed in the title, please call before class start.
1/29/2007 - Team Yamasaki well represented at the European Championships: 2 Golds, 2 Silvers, and 1 Bronze.
The Yamasaki Academy brought home some hardware: Morgann Paraskevas (Black Belt senior division – gold), Salvatore Sanguinetti (Brown Belt Silver), Pilo Stylin (Brown Belt Bronze), and Nicolaas Herbert (Blue Belt Gold and Silver). Congratulations!!!
1/27/2007 - Academy wide class Sat. Feb. 03, 2007 at 11:00 AM
This month the Academy wide class will be at the Rockville location. Don't miss it! Mark it in your calendars: Sat. Feb. 03, 2007 @ 11AM.
1/21/2007 - Yamasaki Richmond - Congrats to Keith Parknow who won gold medals in his Gi and No Gi divisions
This weekend in North Carolina, Keith got two first places fighting in the Budweiser Jiu Jitsu World Cup
1/21/2007 - Rockville - 2 new classes added to the schedule
BJJ All Levels class every Sunday from 1-3PM and New Yoga class every Wednesday from 5-6PM.
1/18/2007 - Rockville - New Women ONLY class starting Friday, Jan. 26 at 6PM
Girl's Night at Yamasaki Academy in Rockville - Girl's Only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class!
1/9/2007 - New Yamasaki Location: Manassas, Virginia! Classes start Feb. 12, 2007.
The new address is 10391 Central Park Dr. (2nd Floor) Manassas, VA 20110. Mon and Wed from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Please join us for the grand opening.
1/4/2007 - Saturday Jan. 06, 2007 Murilo Santana will teach a 3 hr seminar
Rockville: Murilo Santana, Yamasaki Black Belt, will conduct a 3 hr seminar Saturday Jan. 06, 2007 from 12-3PM at the Rockville school.
1/4/2007 - Congratulations Shane Arechiga for making Maryland All-Star Wrestling team!
Yamasaki’s own Shane Arechiga will be representing the State of Marylan in the Mason-Dixon Quad Meet.
12/15/2006 - Rockville - changes in BJJ schedule
During the week of Dec. 26 to 29 we will have only all-level classes from 7:00 to 8:30 PM each night. All other programs will maintain their current schedules.
12/15/2006 - Rockville school will be closed Dec. 23, 25, 30, and Jan. 01
No classes on Dec. 23, 25, 30, and Jan. 01. Enjoy the holidays and best wishes for this upcoming new year.
12/10/2006 - David Jacobs and Salvatore Sanguinetti brought home the gold.
Jacobs and Sanguinetti won in their respective divisions this past Saturday at the East Coast Grappling Championships. George Wehby took Gold in both my Purple belt Masters and Purple Belt Adult Divisions.
12/9/2006 - Yamasaki Black Belt Murilo Santana defeats Andre Galvao
Our own Murilo beat multiple time world champion Andre Galvao in the Dragao Championship.
11/15/2006 - This year Holiday Party will be Dec. 16, 2006
The Yamasaki Academy cordially invites you and your family to our Holiday party on Dec. 16 kids party from 6-8PM/ grownups 8-midnight.
11/15/2006 - Ahmed Gahndour, Tom Ellison and Morgan Paraskevas are the new Yamasaki Black betls
Congratulations to the new batch of Yamasaki Black Belts!!!
11/15/2006 - Attention: New Rockville school will be closed Nov. 20 - Nov. 24
All other school will be open, please check with your instructors for ThanksGiving schedule.
10/24/2006 - Attention: Monday Oct. 30, 2006 will be the first day at new Rockville Location
Rockville school is moving to 5609 Fishers Ln. Suite 6A-7A. Rockville, MD 20852. First class at new place will be next Monday Oct. 30. Don't miss it!
10/5/2006 - Pilo Stylin, instructor of the Yamasaki Gothenburg promoted to brown belt.
Pilo Stylin was promoted to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jjitsu by Professor Fernando Yamasaki.
10/2/2006 - Master Fernando Yamasaki teaching seminars in Europe.
Fernando Yamasaki is in Sweden to teach and overlook the progress at the Swedish academies. Fernando will also be present at next weekends Exhale BJJ Championship as a referee.
9/20/2006 - Fernando Yamasaki was awarded 4th degree by Otavio Almeida.
In his most recent trip to Brazil, Fernando Yamasaki was awarded a 4th degree in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by the President of the SPBJJF
9/20/2006 - Yamasaki Academy Black Belt David Jacobs to compete in ADCC Trials
Our own Dave Jacobs will be competing in the ADCC trials. Dave will compete in the Men's Lightweight - 65 kgs and under division. The event will be Saturday, October 28th, 2006 in NJ
9/20/2006 - Yamasaki Chantilly is moving Oct. 1, 2006
Because our Chantilly program keeps growing, we are moving to a new gym. We will be at Fitness 24 in 11230 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
9/20/2006 - BJJ Promotions: Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Springfield, Virginia Location start time: 2PM
Professor Fernando want to make sure everyone attends to the promotion ceremony to be held on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006 at the Springfield, Virginia Location.
9/20/2006 - Academy wide class Sat. Sept. 23 at 2PM
Brazilian Jiujitsu program will hold their academy wide class this Saturday (Sept. 23rd) 2PM at the Springfield, Virginia Location.
9/5/2006 - Congrats to Mike Casey on his Gold medal
Mike "bruiser" Casey won the senior 2 absolute purple belt division in Rio de Janeiro, Brazi.
9/5/2006 - Attention: New Fall Schedule
Rockville School is offering BJJ Advance starting at 6PM and BJJ Beginner starting at 7:30PM
8/28/2006 - Attention: Yamasaki schools in DC area will be closed Sept. 2, 3, and 4
Our Rockville, Washington DC, and Springfield locations will be closed this Labor Day Weekend.
6/28/2006 - Attention: Rockville school will be closed July 1st, 3rd and 4th
Chantilly will be open on Saturday, July 1, but closed on Tuesday, July 4. Leesburg will be open Monday the 3rd and Wednesday the 5th
6/19/2006 - Attention: Changes in Rockville Schedule
Starting June 19, the Rockville school will have summer schedule in effect. Please visit the schedule section for details.
4/14/2006 - Yamasaki team brings home 11 medals
Great showing Yamasaki Team. We want to congratulate all participants for representing the school. Great job everyone!!!
4/14/2006 - Next academy class: Saturday, April 22 @ 2:00 pm in Springfield
Don't miss our academy class: Saturday, April 22 @ 2:00 pm in Springfield, VA
3/27/2006 - Cadu Francis will be teaching a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar in Chantilly, Virginia.
Next Tuesday, April 4th, Yamasaki's black belt, Cadu Francis, will be in Chantilly for a two hour seminar. For more information contact Brazilian JiuJitsu Black Belt David Jacobs at 703-346-4737
3/27/2006 - Cadu Francis, black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the Yamasaki Academy teaching seminar in Leesburg
Next Monday, April 3rd, Yamasaki's black belt, Cadu Francis, will be in Leesburg for a two hour seminar. His jiu jitsu, his teaching, and his stories are awesome… contact Paul Bush for more info (703) 928-3829
3/26/2006 - The President of Paulista Jiu Jitsu Federation teaching at the Yamasaki Academies in the Metro area this week.
The Yamasaki Academy welcomes 7th and 5th degree in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Master Otavio de Almeida Jr and Master Adilson Antonio de Souza. They will be sharing their secrets with our students for the next couple of weeks.
1/3/2006 - New Yamasaki Academy in Frederick, Maryland
On January 30, 2006, Yamasaki Academy Frederick will offer its first
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class to the public. For more information, please call 301-770-0969.
Enroll NOW!!!
12/12/2005 - IMPORTANT: Rockville location new Holiday Schedule
Starting Dec. 19, 2005 until Jan. 02, 2006, BJJ classes in Rockville will be Monday to Friday from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM open to all levels.
11/30/2005 - Dec. 17 Holiday Party - Rockville Location
Please come and join us for our Holiday party on December 17. Kids activities from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For all ages from 8:00 PM until…???
10/24/2005 - Promotion Ceremony on Saturday Oct. 29 at 11:00 AM
Because of this ceremony all other locations will be closed. Please join us at the Rockville school to celebrate our students’ hard work. Ceremony starts at 11:00 A.M.
9/18/2005 - NEW YAMASAKI LEESBURG
The Yamasaki Academy announces the grand opening of our ninth school, YAMASAKI LEESBURG. Classes will be every Monday and Wednesday at 8pm, beginning Monday, September 26th. Tiger Claw Taekwondo 47-E Catoctin Circle, SE Leesburg, VA 20175
8/29/2005 - Congrats to Mike Casey on his Gold medal
Mike "bruiser" Casey won 4 fights in the senior 2 absolute blue belt for the gold medal.
8/29/2005 - Congrats to Yamasaki Black Belt David Jacobs on his Bronze medal
Yamasaki Black Belt and head instructor of the Chantilly Academy, David Jacobs brings home the bronze.
David Jacob’s student Mike "bruiser" Casey won 4 fights in the senior 2 absolute blue belt for the gold medal.
7/26/2005 - Congrats to Yamasaki Black Belt Murilo Santana on his World Cup Bronze Medal.
Murilo got the bronze this past weekend at the World Cup losing by points to Andre Galvao in the semi-finals.
3/22/2004 - new website
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