Every fighter has a story.
I make sure it's seen.
BJJ Specialist · 14 Years · 100+ Events · Hamamatsu, Japan
"14 years on the mats and ringside — with the eye of someone who has lived combat sports from the inside."
Your event deserves photography that does more than document — it should build your brand, attract sponsors, and tell the story your fighters have earned.
I'm Aureo Yokoyama, a combat sports photographer based in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — and covering MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Karate across Japan since 2013.
I don't just photograph fights — I understand them. Having lived the sport from the inside, I know exactly when to press the shutter: the scramble before the submission, the moment a choke locks in, the split-second a fight changes. That's what separates documentation from storytelling.
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"Aureo captured our event better than any photographer we've worked with in Japan. The images were delivered within 48 hours — sharp, dramatic, and ready to use."
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"The athlete shoot completely changed how I present myself online. Sponsors and gyms started reaching out after I updated my profile with Aureo's photos."
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"We licensed images from Aureo's archive for our magazine feature. High quality, fast response, and he really understands what makes a combat sports photo stand out."
Full-event photography for BJJ tournaments, MMA promotions, and fight nights. Weigh-ins, pre-fight, mat/ring action, post-fight — the complete story. Available across Japan. Photos delivered within 48h.
Professional portraits and action photos for fighters and grapplers who want to build their brand. Gym sessions, drilling, promotional materials — delivered fully edited and ready to use. Attract sponsors. Stand out online.
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BJJ Specialist & Combat Sports Photographer
Hamamatsu, Shizuoka — Japan
@aureo_sph
@fighterslifeinjapan
Aureo Yokoyama
Fighters Life in Japan