Episode 278: Fernando Yamasaki - a podcast by Ryan Ford: Grappling Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host

Professor Yamasaki joins the show to discuss cross training, why BJJ won’t be in the Olympics, Women’s Jiu-Jitsu, take downs and building a kids program. He also tells the story of removing a drug dealer from a favela with the Brazilian Federal Police! Click “read more” for show notes! SHOW NOTES:



* His diverse experience in grappling

* Growing up in Sao Paulo, Brazil

* The relationship between Judo and Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil

* Being labeled a traitor in the 90’s

* Why BJJ will probably never be an Olympic sport

* How he crossed over from Judo to BJJ

* Marcelo Behring

* The types of people who did Jiu-Jitsu in the 80’s and 90’s

* Sexism and machismo that existed in BJJ previously

* Women’s Jiu-Jitsu today

* A comparison of Judo’s newaza and Jiu-Jitsu

* The evolution of Judo’s rules over time

* His intro to Wrestling and adapting to new grappling styles

* The benefits of cross training

* Take downs in BJJ

* Seeking take down skills if your school doesn’t offer it

* The Pummel

* Marcelo Behring’s brutal bamboo stick motivation

* Being demoted to Brown Belt

* Changes in Jiu-Jitsu once it got to the US

* Enjoying the journey

* Focusing on your own journey

* Losing his instructor Marcelo Behring

* Staying focused on the journey while mourning

* The value of lineage

* Working with the Brazilian Federal Police

* His favela special operation police story

* Bodyguarding for Brittany Spears

* The early days of being in the US

* The value of building a strong kids program

* How he approaches his son’s training

* The level of kids Jiu-Jitsu today

* Jiu-Jitsu’s future

* His goals



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