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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My Best Jiu Jitsu Moments Competing At IBJJF

Today I wanted to share some of my best moments competing in the IBJJF – I hope you guys enjoy it. 0.0 00

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Today I am here with Karel Pravec AKA “Silver Fox.” He just shot an entire instructional about the triangle and today he is going to show us the inverted triangle from the over under. 0.0 00

The Best Jiu Jitsu Submission Escapes & How To Connect Escapes To Submissions by John Danaher

Today I am here with the greatest bjj coach of all time, someone who everyone knows, John Danaher. He is going to show us some awesome escapes and how to connect your escapes. Let’s see below. 0.0 00

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Today I am here with Rafael Lovato Jr. I think everyone knows who he is. He is the most accomplished American grappler and bellator world champion. Today he is going to show us how he uses submissions to pass the half guard. Let’s see below. 0.0 00

The Fastest IBJJF World’s Open Class Finals Submission (Foot Lock) by Rodrigo “Cumprido” Medeiros

Today I am here with someone many people know as “Comprido.” He is one of the best BJJ athletes ever winning the open class worlds twice at black belt. He had the fastest open class BJJ finals match that he finished with the foot lock. Today he is going to show us how he finished. Read more about The Fastest IBJJF World’s Open Class Finals Submission (Foot Lock) by Rodrigo “Cumprido” Medeiros[…]

How To Do The Perfect BJJ K Guard by Lachlan Giles

Guys today’s video is a bit different because my friend, Lachlan Giles, sent me a preview clip for his new series that he is making on BJJ Fanatics and I wanted to share it with you guys. Let’s see below. 0.0 00

How To Stop The Buzzsaw BJJ Passing Using Guard Retention by Andrew Wiltse

Guys today I’m here again with Andrew Wiltse, I think by now everyone might now him but he is up and coming and he is quickly becoming one of the best sellers on BJJ Fanatics. Today he is here to show some awesome tips on guard retention. 0.0 00

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