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Yamasaki Academy

Rockville, United States

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Yamasaki Academy is a premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy founded by the legendary Yamasaki family, originally from São Paulo, Brazil. The Rockville headquarters serves as the center of a network spanning the DC, Maryland, and Virginia regions, with international locations in Brazil, Sweden, and South Korea. The academy specializes in both gi and no-gi BJJ for all levels, plus judo, Muay Thai, and striking classes. Known for world-class instruction from multiple IBJJF World Champions and UFC referees, the academy offers dedicated kids' programs and an open mat for community training. With over 25 years of operation in the DC area, Yamasaki Academy combines traditional Brazilian lineage with accessible training for beginners and competitive athletes alike.

Address
12712 Rock Creek Mill Rd suite 6A/7A, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · Judo · Muay Thai · Kickboxing
Map showing Yamasaki Academy

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
Affiliation
USBJJF
Founded
1995

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Competition team
  • Open mat
  • Beginners' course

Your first visit

Beginners
No experience needed

Timetable this week

Monday

06:00Adults BJJ (gi)

Jiu Jitsu

17:00Kids Competition Team Training

Jiu Jitsu

17:00Kids BJJ All Levels

Jiu Jitsu

19:00Adults BJJ (no-gi)

Jiu Jitsu

20:00Adults Striking All Levels

Kickboxing

Tuesday

10:00Adults BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

17:00Kids Competition Team Training

Jiu Jitsu

17:00Kids BJJ All Levels

Jiu Jitsu

18:30Adults BJJ Fundamentals - All Levels

BeginnersJiu Jitsu

19:30Adults BJJ All Levels

Jiu Jitsu

Wednesday

06:00Adults BJJ (gi)

Jiu Jitsu

17:00Kids Competition Team Training

Jiu Jitsu

17:00Kids Muay Thai All Levels
17:00Kids BJJ All Levels

Jiu Jitsu

19:00Adults BJJ (no-gi)

Jiu Jitsu

20:00Adults Striking All Levels

Kickboxing

Thursday

10:00Adults BJJ

Jiu Jitsu

17:00Kids Competition Team Training

Jiu Jitsu

17:00Kids BJJ All Levels

Jiu Jitsu

18:30Adults BJJ Fundamentals - All Levels

BeginnersJiu Jitsu

19:30Adults BJJ All Levels

Jiu Jitsu

Friday

06:00Adults BJJ (gi)

Jiu Jitsu

06:00Adults BJJ (no-gi)

Jiu Jitsu

10:00Open Mat

Jiu Jitsu

17:00Kids BJJ All Levels

Jiu Jitsu

17:00Kids Muay Thai All Levels
18:00Adults Striking All Levels

Kickboxing

Saturday

10:00Kids BJJ All Levels and Comp. Team

Jiu Jitsu

11:00Adults BJJ All Levels

Jiu Jitsu

Coaches

  • Fernando Yamasaki

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Mario Yamasaki

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Francisco Neto

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Kristen Allan

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Maurice Allan

    CoachWrestling · OlympicJudo

  • Tod Arechiga

    Assistant coach

Contact

Questions about Yamasaki Academy

Where is Yamasaki Academy?

Yamasaki Academy is at 12712 Rock Creek Mill Rd suite 6A/7A, Rockville, MD 20852, USA.

Which sports does Yamasaki Academy teach?

Yamasaki Academy is listed for Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai and Kickboxing.

When are the beginner classes at Yamasaki Academy?

Yamasaki Academy runs classes open to beginners on Monday 06:00, Monday 17:00 and Monday 19:00.

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