Bernardo Faria facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bernardo Faria
Born	(1987-01-20) 20 January 1987 (age 38) Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Residence	Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
Team	Alliance Jiu Jitsu
Rank	Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Medal record Representing  Brazil Brazilian jiu-jitsu IBJJF World Championship Gold 2010 California, USA -94kg Silver 2011 California, USA -94kg Silver 2011 California, USA Absolute Silver 2012 California, USA -100kg Bronze 2012 California, USA Absolute Gold 2013 California, USA -100kg Silver 2014 California, USA -100kg Bronze 2014 California, USA Absolute Gold 2015 California, USA -100kg Gold 2015 California, USA Absolute Silver 2017 California, USA -100kg IBJJF Pan American Championship Gold 2010 California, USA -94kg Gold 2010 California, USA Absolute Gold 2012 California, USA -100kg Gold 2015 California, USA -100kg Gold 2015 California, USA Absolute Gold 2016 California, USA Absolute IBJJF European Championship Gold 2011 Lisbon, Portugal -94kg Gold 2012 Lisbon, Portugal -100kg Gold 2013 Lisbon, Portugal -100kg IBJJF European No-Gi Championship Gold 2012 London, England Absolute Gold 2012 London, England -86.5kg CBJJ Brazilian National Championship Gold 2010 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute CBJJ Brazilian Nationals No-Gi Championship Gold 2009 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil +81.5kg

Bernardo Augusto Rocha de Faria is a famous Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert and teacher. He has won many big championships, like the World, European, Pan-American, and Brazilian National titles.

In 2013, Bernardo was ranked number one in the world for all jiu-jitsu divisions by the IBJJF. He was also named the best jiu-jitsu athlete of 2015. Bernardo earned his black belt in 2008 from his teacher Ricardo Marques. He then joined the Alliance Jiu Jitsu team in Sao Paulo to train with Fábio Gurgel. In June 2022, Bernardo Faria was honored by being added to the IBJJF Hall of Fame.

Bernardo Faria's Journey in Jiu-Jitsu

Bernardo Faria is known for his amazing skills in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This martial art focuses on grappling and ground fighting. He became a black belt, which is the highest rank, in 2008. This shows how much hard work and dedication he put into his training.

Training with the Best

After getting his black belt, Bernardo moved to Sao Paulo, Brazil. There, he trained with the famous Fábio Gurgel at the Alliance Jiu Jitsu team. Training with top athletes and coaches helped him become even better. This was a big step in his career.

His Amazing Achievements

Bernardo Faria has won many important competitions around the world. He is a true champion in the sport of jiu-jitsu.

World Champion Titles

Bernardo has won the IBJJF World Championship multiple times. This is one of the most respected titles in jiu-jitsu. Winning this championship shows he was the best in the world in his weight class and sometimes even in the "Absolute" division, which means he competed against people of all weights.

Other Major Wins

Besides the World Championship, Bernardo also won titles at the European Championship and the Pan-American Championship. He also became a Brazilian National Champion. These wins prove he was a dominant force in the sport for many years.

Teaching and Sharing Jiu-Jitsu

Today, Bernardo Faria continues to be a big part of the jiu-jitsu community. He shares his knowledge and passion with others.

Running His Own Academy

Bernardo Faria now runs his own jiu-jitsu academy in Bedford, Massachusetts, in the United States. Here, he teaches students of all ages. He helps them learn the techniques and values of jiu-jitsu. He is still a member of the Alliance Jiu Jitsu team and the Marcelo Garcia Association.

BJJ Fanatics: Online Learning

Bernardo is also a co-founder of BJJ Fanatics. This is an online platform where people can find videos and lessons about jiu-jitsu. It helps grapplers from all over the world learn from top athletes like Bernardo himself.