06/22/2026
The kids are working on their ashiwaza! De ashi harai, the forward foot sweep. Remarkably simple, yet effective. It takes a while learn to keep the leg straight and the foot turned up — but they’re getting it!
Want a supportive environment for your kid — and maybe for you, too? 😉 Get out and get on our mat Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We’re in Mount Washington.
06/21/2026
Team ConneXions BJJ Yamasaki Academy
06/20/2026
Zone15Honcho and Sean💫 took home gold medals from PBJJF™ tournament held in Cooksville, MD. Sean fought hard in his matches, and our team was there to support him, as we would anyone in our Team ConneXions BJJ clan. Proud to be part of the larger Yamasaki Academy tribe, bringing top-notch to , and the Midatlantic.
06/14/2026
European Journal of Sport Sciences on the effect of BJJ on kids: “The [2020] study sought to explore how the currently underexplored martial art disciplines may contribute to sociopsychological development among young people. In addition, it was investigated whether individuals who are predisposed to different traits may favour one sport over the other. … The results show that both groups displayed increased self-control and pro-social behaviour; however, MMA practitioners also reported increased aggressiveness, whereas BJJ practitioners experienced a decline in aggression. Accordingly, individuals who trained in MMA displayed substantially higher pre-existing aggression levels than the BJJ practitioners. The current results further corroborate research suggesting that modern martial arts and MMA may not be suitable for at-risk youth to practice, whereas traditional martial arts and sports with a healthy philosophical foundation may be effective in reducing antisocial behaviour while enhancing socially desirable behaviour among young people….”
06/06/2026
When Sensei Wayne is coming for you…. Fight, ! Fight!
See you all tomorrow!
06/06/2026
Last Sunday, we went HARD, a whole session of drilling with resistance, followed by rolls. We were just blasted at the end of the hour. After the last timer bell, we formed into a circle ⭕️ to breathe for a few minutes…. 😮💨🥵
COME FIND US IN MOUNT WASHINGTON! Discover what you can do.
06/02/2026
.wayne3.0: “Kids, you are seeing something you would never otherwise see, which is somebody on my back….” Teaching the kids how to get someone off your back — or how to keep that position — was the lesson for the week.
05/22/2026
We encourage you to spend time with your families, but if you wanna spend time with your OTHER family, there will be mat time available.