The best of the best for authentic from a true pure of source of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Mario and Fernando Yamasaki are the forerunners of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the DC area. Mario arrived 27 years ago, bringing with him the unfiltered, not for sale, but you have to earn it, through 1000's of hours of blood, sweat and tears to become a black belt instruction. His brother Fernando brings the same mindset to the school, providing top-notch instruction to his students. Great place to learn and grow. I am thankful for the years of instruction and being a part of the Yamasaki family. Oss.
December 2021
Great gym with a very welcoming culture. Fernando is a top instructor in the area and one of maybe 200 or less BJJ coral belts on the planet. Training with him and the other talented students at Yamasaki Academy has helped my jiu jitsu immeasurably. It's also a great location - next to the Twinbrook metro stop with plenty of free parking.
August 2020
So happy for my myself and my boys to be training at Yamasaki Academy, with the best, legendary Masters and Professors, and talented Coaches... Exceptionally respectful environment, highly efficient programs, extra level of covid safety... read full review
The best of the best for authentic from a true pure of source of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Mario and Fernando Yamasaki are the forerunners of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the DC area.
Mario arrived 27 years ago, bringing with him the unfiltered, not for sale, but you have to earn it, through 1000's of hours of blood, sweat and tears to become a black belt instruction.
His brother Fernando brings the same mindset to the school, providing top-notch instruction to his students.
Great place to learn and grow.
I am thankful for the years of instruction and being a part of the Yamasaki family.
Oss.
Great gym with a very welcoming culture. Fernando is a top instructor in the area and one of maybe 200 or less BJJ coral belts on the planet. Training with him and the other talented students at Yamasaki Academy has helped my jiu jitsu immeasurably. It's also a great location - next to the Twinbrook metro stop with plenty of free parking.
So happy for my myself and my boys to be training at Yamasaki Academy, with the best, legendary Masters and Professors, and talented Coaches... Exceptionally respectful environment, highly efficient programs, extra level of covid safety... read full review