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URJ Training Center Statement on Professor Ururahy’s departure

June 1, 2025

As many of our students and families may have heard, Professor Ururahy has decided to step away from his role at URJ Training Center to pursue new opportunities. We appreciate Professor Ururahy’s contributions and the dedication he’s shown in bringing, shaping, and advancing the art of Brazilian jiu jitsu to the community of Yakima. His expertise, dedication, and passion for the art have touched numerous students, instilling discipline, resilience, and a deep respect for the tradition. His commitment to teaching Brazilian jiu jitsu has left a lasting impact, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors. As we…

Training doesn’t stop, even when the roof caves in.

December 30, 2024

Communication should always be open, honest & professional. With that being the baseline, classes at Chess Lab BJJ are cancelled until further notice. Problem exist to be solved. There is a COA (course of action) currently being developed. Training does not stop. Please reach out to me or other Senior belts for available training opportunities. – Professor O’Neal

Portland Promotions with Fabiano Scherner

December 18, 2024

Promotions in Portland were very good. It’s going to be a great new year for our program. More promotions coming. – Professor O’Neal

Senior belts – you know better!

November 22, 2024

Senior belts , Stop heelhooking white belts!!

Takedown Tuesday

November 13, 2024

Ice Plunges to get the morning going!

November 4, 2024

Monday AM rolls with ice plunge from Officer Clayton YSO. – Professor O’Neal

Belt promotions

November 2, 2024

Great group today! Congratulations to Gray on his blue belt and Keith on his stripe! We’ll be having Monday morning open mat. We’ll be closed Tuesday for election night.

New mats, more room!

September 4, 2024

Mat addition complete, more room = more rolls. – Coach Alex

Seminar with Master Fabiano Scherner and Professor Ed Herman

May 1, 2024

This Seminar with Master Fabiano Scherner & Professor Ed Herman was great. Several promotions with some clinch & ground control training. – Professor O’Neal

Upcoming Seminar with Sherner and Herman

April 4, 2024

If you use the clinch for takedowns or you are Law Enforcement/First responder. Don’t miss this opportunity to get world class instruction from one of the best UFC clinch fighters in history. Professor ED Short fuse Herman. April 27th 12- 3pm . Fabiano Scherner Jujitsu Yakima 200 S Front street Yakima.