Bernardo Faria: How Long Should it Take To Get a Legit Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu?
Mar 06, 2024BJJEE
BJJ Black belt is notoriously hard to get – legitimately speaking. The difference for some is vast – while someone like Kit Dale or Gordon Ryan managed to get their black belt before recommended...
The BJJ Mental Game Secret Bernardo Faria Learned From Marcelo Garcia To Win Tournaments
Mar 03, 2024BJJEE
In an enlightening video on his channel, Bernardo Faria, a 5x World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, shares a crucial psychological strategy he learned from Marcelo Garcia, a legend in the sport....
Bernardo Faria’s Advice on What White Belts Should Focus on In The First 12 Months In Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 26, 2024BJJEE
Embarking on the journey of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a white belt is a transformative experience marked by challenges, triumphs, and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Bernardo Faria, a very...
“Make Them As Uncomfortable As Possible” – Bernardo Faria Explains His BJJ Philosophy
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, pressure… The good ol’ and tested way for making people uncomfortable and open to submission attacks in Jiu-Jitsu. Think quick: what are some of the things that you are not doing right now...
Bernardo Faria Shares Lifelong BJJ Training Advice: “Even If It’s Not Your Main Focus…”
Jan 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It could be argued that a vast majority of BJJ practitioners would like to keep practicing the Gentle Art for as long as possible. To keep training for a long time. But how are you supposed to go...
Bernardo Faria Explains How He Developed His Extraordinary Half Guard Game
Oct 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bernardo Faria is one of the best BJJ athletes in history, as well as one of the most-liked people in the worldwide Jiu-Jitsu community. And, one of the things he is best know for when it comes to...
How To Over Under Pass In No-Gi? Bernardo Faria Demonstrates
Oct 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Over Under Pass is one of the best guard passing techniques in Jiu-Jitsu. Though, fact is that it’s used mostly in the gi… So how are you supposed to use it in no-gi Jiu-Jitsu? Well,...
Bernardo Faria Shows The Best Technique He Learned From Craig Jones
Oct 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you have a hard time finishing the Triangle Choke? As in, you already have it locked up, the opponent doesn’t seem to be going anywhere… But they’re not tapping. And all that...
Bernardo Faria Shows How To Utilize Terrifying Pressure From Side Control
Oct 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’ve finally passed the opponent’s guard and you’re now in Side Control – well done! However, now is not the time to celebrate. Instead, you need to focus on setting up...
How Bernardo Faria Created the Perfect Guard System
Jun 02, 2023BJJEE
5x BJJ World Champion Bernardo Faria is known for his half guard and smashing passing style. He achieved a phenomenal double gold medals in the BJJ Mundials in 2015. Be sure to check out Bernardo’s...
Bernardo Faria Shows How To Stop The Over Under Pass (From Butterfly Guard)
May 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The over under pressure is one of the hardest guard passes to deal with. If your opponent knows what they are doing, it is a real nightmare… Although the over under is a high percentage guard pass...
Bernardo Faria Shows A Nasty Collar Choke From The Back
Apr 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Oh, collar chokes… So many variations to them and so many details you should know. While it is always important to make sure your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) isn’t dependant on whether or not...
Bernardo Faria Shows A Knee Shield Concept That Could Revolutionize Your Game
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bernardo Faria used to go for the Single Leg or to the Dog Fight position whenever he played the Knee Shield game… However, one simple change of hand placement – one simple concept...
Bernardo Faria Shows How To Make Your Opponent Really Uncomfortable
Feb 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, pressure… The good ol’ and tested way for making people uncomfortable and open to submission attacks in Jiu-Jitsu. Think quick: what are some of the things that you are not doing...
Bernardo Faria Shares A “Secret” Tip For Getting The Omoplata From Closed Guard
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Omoplata is often one of those elusive submissions. Your opponents see it coming and try to elude getting submitted by either staying extremely tight with their elbows or by “slipping...
Wrestler Sends Bernardo Faria Flying When Demonstrating His Own Version Of Fireman’s Carry
Oct 11, 2022BJJEE
It’s well known that wrestling is an essential component for success in MMA. Randy Couture, Frank Edgar, Daniel Cormier, and many other world champions have strong wrestling backgrounds. Even...
The Blueprint on How To Come Back Stronger Than Ever From An Injury- Bernardo Faria
Oct 03, 2022BJJEE
Guest post by 5x BJJ World Champion Bernardo Faria, who achieved a phenomenal double gold medals in the BJJ Mundials in 2015 after coming back from an injury filled 2014 season. Be sure to check out...
Never Tap To An Omoplata Again – With These Escapes by Bernardo Faria
Sep 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Omoplata is often one of those elusive submissions. Your opponents see it coming and try to elude getting submitted by either staying extremely tight with their elbows or by “slipping...
Powerful Surprise Choke Against Over Under Pass by Bernardo Faria & Jason Eames
Aug 31, 2022BJJEE
Guest post by 5x BJJ World Champion Bernardo Faria, who is known for his half guard and smashing passing style. He achieved a phenomenal double gold medals in the BJJ Mundials in 2015. Be sure to...
Bernardo Faria Inducted Into The IBJJF Hall Of Fame
May 15, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Bernardo Faria has done a lot for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community over the years. His YouTube videos, in which he brings the world’s most elite BJJ athletes to demonstrate techniques…...
Bernardo Faria Announces Boxing Instructional with Mike Tyson
Apr 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you train Jiu-Jitsu you have for sure heard of the leading website BJJ Fanatics, who feature quality instructionals from Tom DeBlass, Craig Jones, Dean Lister, Bernardo Faria and many...
Bernardo Faria Shows A Cool 50/50 Heel Hook Finishing Detail
Mar 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
A lot of BJJ students have a love-hate relationship with the 50/50 position. Some love it because of the leg lock opportunities it harbors, whereas others feel frustrated because it can be used as a...
Bernardo Faria: “This Is The Coolest Technique I’ve Learned From Mikey Musumeci”
Feb 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Contrary to just a few years ago, the Leg Locks are a big part of any successful BJJ athlete’s game today. If you want to reap success, you’ve got to learn your leg-based submissions...
Bernardo Faria Reveals The Coolest Technique He Learned From Andrew Wiltse
Feb 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an art in motion… However, from time to time, that motion stops – as both you and your training partner find yourselves in situations where, at least for a second...
