Which BJJ school would you chose?

[jloflexin405]

Quick question, I have been offered to come check out both of these schools in the DC area, which would you chose? I have had a good # of positive word of mout about Yamasaki. Here are the sites please let me know your .02. Thanks in advance all.

www.gracieva.com

www.grappling.com

 

[Big Rick Rock]

Anything Gracie.

 

[jloflexin405]

Yeah that is what I though, but the instructors at Yamasaki both have much higher belts and have trained under Gracie (Rickson I believe) check out the sites really quickly and look at the instructors and let me know what you think. Yamasaki will work me in for around 125$ a month and the other will be around 89$. Let me know what you think I am gonna check out both of the schools here over the next week. Yamasaki I was told is better and fits my schedule/hours better. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.

 

[Witold]

If Yamasaki fits your schedule better, I would go with that.

But if $$$ is important, I would go with the first place. You can build some base skills there, and if you feel the need to get higher caliber instruction, you can either supplement with private classes or move over to Yamasaki.

 

[Mr.HeavyDuty]

Yamasaki is the MAN bro!! I have trained with some of his students over the years and they are VERY proficient. I recommend Yamasaki if you have the funds for him. He also has some really good former all american wrestlers at his school to help with takedowns.

 

[jloflexin405]

<---- BUMP. Anyone else. Mr. Heavyduty are you or anyone else from the DC area? Has anyone looked at these web sites?? Let me know what you think.

 

[Mr.HeavyDuty]

No, I am not from DC, but my instructor used to train with Yamasaki some and spoke very highly of him as well.

 

[jloflexin405]

Can you check out the sites lited above real qucik and let me know your .02? I am sure I will know by next week b/c I am gonna check out both. Just wanted some outside opinion. Thanks for getting back to me.

 

[Mr.HeavyDuty]

I have checked out Yamasaki's site several times over the years and it is very cool. The other site seems very pro. and they seem to have their shit together out there, but if I had a chance to train with Yamasaki that is where I would be. As far as instruction goes you can not beat his style bro. You will make you own decision soon, but Yamasaki is where I would DEFINETLY be. You will see when you go check both of them out, there is a big difference in knowledge and instruction ability. Also, the level of competition at Yamasaki's will drive you to improve very quickly, by that I mean he will have several purple belts, blue belts, and some black belts. The more good guys there are at the school the better chance you have of people working with you one on one. Which means the better chance you have at improving. Good luck!

 

[jloflexin405]

Thanks for your reply Heavyduty. I find it hard to believe that it is that difficult for anyone to click on the above links and give me their opinion. Hope to get some additional feedback.