Safe And Fun World Class Training for Adults And Kids At All Ages And Skill Levels

We are conveniently centrally located in Bedford, Massachusetts, a short drive from Burlington, Bilirica, Concord, Westford, Medford, Newton, Waltham, Lincoln, Pinehurst, Acton and more.

OUR EXPERT TEAM

Our expert instructors will implement the world’s most proven curriculum and tailor it specifically for to you and/or your children. You will not only learn self-defense tactics, but you will learn how to apply what we teach in all aspects of your life.

OUR CORE VALUES

We want to be the place you escape to for the few hours of your week that set the tone for the rest. When you are here you will smile and laugh while you work harder and achieve goals that you or your friends and family never.

OUR MISSION

At Bernardo Faria BJJ Academy we are committed to creating an environment for you to have more fun, work harder and achieve more than you ever though possible. We believe that life goes by fast and we want to help you live it with passion.

OUR PROMISE

We promise to provide the most effective and efficient Jiu Jitsu that will tax your body and enliven your soul… in a family friendly and healthy environment.

NOW ENROLLING KIDS AND ADULTS FOR BEGINNER AND ADVANCED CLASSES!

About

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers immeasurable benefits to your health, happiness and confidence in all aspects of life. It has long been perceived as the most effective self-defense system in the world and no one is more qualified to teach it to you than Bernardo, who is one of the most decorated competitors of all time. Jiu-Jitsu is designed for anybody at any weight, age, experience level, or gender. Whether your plan is to become an avid competitor, recreational practitioner, lose weight, get in shape, make new friends, develop confidence, or learn self-defense tactics, Bernardo Faria Academy will be a great fit for you!

PROGRAMS

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu For Kids

When you enroll your child at Bernardo Faria BJJ Academy, your child will have fun learning non-violent self-defense techniques to stay safe, as well as a lifetime of benefits including:
Prevent bullying
Develop self-confidence
Focus
Respect
values
Healthy lifestyle
Self-defense
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a lifelong gift!

Adult Beginners (Fundamentals)

The fundamentals program at Bernardo Faria BJJ Academy is designed for everyone at any fitness level, gender or age (14 or older). Our fundamentals program has an extremely welcoming environment that will allow you to develop a foundation and learn the basics of Jiu-Jitsu in a controlled, safe, and fun environment.

Adult Intermediate + Advanced

Our intermediate program is designed for those who have completed the fundamentals curriculum and or have attained at least a 2nd degree white belt. The intermediate curriculum will help in preparation to achieve your blue belt, begin sparring, and graduate to the advanced class.

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Learn from The Best In The World

BERNARDO FARIA

5x WORLD BJJ CHAMPION

Giancarlo Bodoni

WORLD CLASS BJJ COMPETITOR AND INSTRUCTOR

MARCOS TINOCO

WOLRD CLASS BJJ COMPETITOR AND INSTRUCTOR

What People Are Saying

Latest news

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3 Very Efficient Sweeps From Deep Half Guard by Leonardo Nogueira

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An Amazing Submission Counter Attack For The Front Head Lock by Neil Melanson

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