Bernardo Faria BJJ Academy
Bedford, MA
Learn from 5x Black Belt World Champion, Bernardo Faria and his hand picked instructors at The Bernardo Faria BJJ Academy in Bedford, Massachusetts.
OUR EXPERT TEAM
Our expert instructors will implement the world’s most proven curriculum and tailor it specifically to you and/or your child teaching valuable life skills that include confidence, discipline, healthy lifestyle habits, leadership skills, and self-defense tactics.
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.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu For Kids
Adult Beginners (Fundamentals)
Adult Intermediate + Advanced
OUR INSTRUCTORS
BERNARDO FARIA
MATHEUS GONZAGA
What People Are Saying
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BJJ Guard Passing – The Headquarters Position by Rafael Lovato Jr
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How To Not Lose The Mount In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Guys today I wanted to share a video with you where I go over some of the basic principles of maintaining the mount. The mount is one of the best positions in BJJ and it is one of my favorite positions. I have been using the mount in my career for years and I think Read more about How To Not Lose The Mount In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu[…]
Achilles Lock, Kneebar And Toe Hold by Tom Deblass
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Triangle Choke From Open Guard by Matheus Gabriel
Today I am here with the new Black Belt World Champion, Matheus Gabriel. Matheus is one of the best bjj practitioners today and he is winning all of the tournaments. I asked him to show us one of his favorite submissions so let’s see below! 0.0 00
Osoto Gari by Daniel McCormick
Im here today with Daniel McCormick. Daniel is an old friend of me and my business partner, Michael Zenga. Daniel was actually the first person to film an instructional video the my business partner, Michael Zenga for BJJ Fanatics before it was even BJJ Fanatics! 0.0 00
The 3 Most Important Jiu Jitsu Techniques For A BJJ White Belt by John Danaher
Today I am here with someone who I have become very close with this year and someone I consider the most knowledgeable Jiu Jitsu guy on the planet, John Danaher. If you don’t know who John is, he is one of the greates bjj coaches and minds today and the best-selling instructor on bjj fanatics. Read more about The 3 Most Important Jiu Jitsu Techniques For A BJJ White Belt by John Danaher[…]
How To Build The Perfect Half Guard Game by John Danaher
Today I am here with the great John Danaher. John has been working with us at BJJ Fanatics and he has been the best-seller. Getting to know John over the last few years has been incredible. I consider John the most knowledgeable Jiu Jitsu mind on the planet. Here we discuss building the perfect half Read more about How To Build The Perfect Half Guard Game by John Danaher[…]
Understanding The Tarikoplata by Tarik Hopstock (The Creator Of The Tarikoplata)
Today I am here with Tarik Hopstock. Tarik is one of the best modern day competitors he is winning all of the tournaments. He is a very nice guy who just shot a DVD with BJJ Fanatics all about the Tarikoplata. This is a position that he invented and he is amazing at. Let’s see Read more about Understanding The Tarikoplata by Tarik Hopstock (The Creator Of The Tarikoplata)[…]
How To Never Get Your BJJ Guard Passed by Xande Ribeiro
Today I am here with Xande Ribeiro. Xande is one of the best Jiu Jitsu practitioners ever. He is a 7x Black Belt World Champion and he and his brother Saulo are guys I have looked up to my whole Jiu Jitsu career. They are champions on and off the mat and it is a Read more about How To Never Get Your BJJ Guard Passed by Xande Ribeiro[…]
