Marcos Torregrosa

Who is Marcos Torregrosa?

Marcos Alejandro Pagliere-Torregrosa is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.

He had his first experience with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA in Bayamon, Puerto Rico where UFC 8 took place. Torregrosa began training in July 1999. Once he began, he knew this was his calling and gave it his all, training two practices a day. Torregrosa was awarded a black belt under Cassio Werneck.

In 2008 Torregrosa became the head instructor at Capital City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. While teaching at Capital City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Torregrosa developed Yemaso Jiu-Jitsu, a style of Jiu-Jitsu designed to bring success at competitions. Torregrosa founded Team Yemaso in 2009, which consisted of a small team of his best students. Team Yemaso, found much success in local, regional and world tournaments. Team Yemaso has acquired many team titles in a short period due to the focus and efficiency stressed in class.

In May 2011 Torregrosa became a member of Team Lloyd Irvin and, in August 2011 decided, to open his own Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in the Sacramento area.