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Bernardo Faria

b. 1987

Brazilian martial artist

Martial artistBrazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner
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About Bernardo Faria

Born 1987. Bernardo Faria is a Brazilian martial artist and brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner.

Bernardo Augusto Rocha de Faria is a Brazilian submission grappler and instructor. He is multi-time IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Champion, European Champion, Pan-American Champion and Brazilian National Champion. In February and March 2013, Faria was ranked first in the IBJJF World Ranking of all divisions, and was chosen as the best jiu-jitsu athlete of 2015. Faria received his black belt from instructor Ricardo Marques in 2008, and moved to the Alliance Jiu Jitsu Sao Paulo team to train with Fábio Gurgel in 2009. In June 2022, Faria was inducted in the IBJJF Hall of Fame.

Bernardo Faria currently runs his own jiu-jitsu academy in Bedford, Massachusetts. He is a member of Alliance Jiu Jitsu team and Marcelo Garcia Association.

Faria is the co-founder of BJJ Fanatics, an online platform that provides educational content for grapplers.

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Important facts

Born
20 January 1987, Juiz de Fora
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Martial artist, Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner
Nationality
Brazil

People in Bernardo Faria's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Ricardo Marques
Ricardo Marques
b. 1993
Politician
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Ricardo
b. 1976
Association football player
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Marcelo Garcia
b. 1983
Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner
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Augusto Rocha
b. 1935
Association football player
 Portrait of Fábio Gurgel
Fábio Gurgel
b. 1970
Mixed martial arts fighter

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b. 1947
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b. 1947
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b. 1947
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Martin Winterkorn
b. 1947
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b. 1947
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Temple Grandin
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bernardo Faria?

Brazilian martial artist

When was Bernardo Faria born?

Bernardo Faria was born on 20 January 1987 in Juiz de Fora.

What is Bernardo Faria's occupation?

Bernardo Faria is a martial artist and brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner.

What nationality is Bernardo Faria?

Bernardo Faria is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bernardo Faria

· Wikidata: Q16231659

· DBpedia: Bernardo Faria

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