Biography
Yoshida was born in Hawaii. He started training Jiu Jitsu in 1994 at Relson Gracie’s academy. In 1999, Yoshida switched to the Inoue brother’s gym, led by Egan and Enson Inoue. [4]
In 2002, Egan Inoue awarded Yoshida his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
In 2022, Yoshida was inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class. [5]
Professional grappling career
Yoshida gained recognition with his participation in the 2001 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) where he made it to the finals, though he lost.
On August 6, 2021, Yoshida submitted Jeff Nolasco with a crucifix choke at Fight 2 Win 180. [6]
He returned then at Fight 2 Win 183 on September 10, 2021, to challenge for the gi featherweight title. He submitted Bernardo Pitel with an anaconda choke and won the belt. [7]
Yoshida was then set to defend that title at Fight 2 Win's sister-promotion, Subversiv 6 on October 16, 2021. He defeated Takahito Yoshioka by decision and retained his title. [8]
On January 7, 2023, Yoshida submitted Garry Nakamura in the main event of Fight 2 Win 216. [9]
Yoshida competed against Kim Terra in the main event of Fight 2 Win 244, winning the match by decision. [10]
On March 30, 2024, Yoshida became the first member of the ADCC Hall of Fame to compete at ADCC Trials, when he went 1-1 in the 66 kg division of the North American East Coast Trials. [11]
Yoshida then competed against Rick Marshall in the main event of Fight 2 Win 255 on July 12, 2024, winning the match by decision. [12]
Yoshida submitted AJ Mendoza at Submission Battleground 2 on February 1, 2025. [13]
Yoshida currently coaches at the Training Center in San Diego, CA with former UFC fighter Chris Leben.
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