Pretty cool academy! Very welcoming! Instructors and staff were great! We are from Syracuse, NY. We traveled 5 hours to film and train here!

This place is amazing! My kids love the class. All the coaches are super professional, Definitely five star academy!

I had the pleasure of visiting Bernardos Academy on April 2018 for a couple of days. The experience exceeded my expectations: The academy has a very welcoming environment, all the students and instructors are very friendly and talented; and I was surprised how Bernardo, a 5 time world champion, would spend one on one time giving directions to students from all levels, as well as sparring with us. I will definitely be back to visit at the next opportunity.

I am visiting from Hawaii and wanted to train with Bernardo. I had a great time and got to roll with him and some of his top students! The people at his academy are very welcoming and friendly. Bernardo is a great professor! Highly recommended!

Visiting Boston from Chicago and came out to take a class at Bernardos. Awesome class taught by Bernardo! Very friendly welcoming team. Beautiful school and all around great place for Jiu-Jitsu

Amazing Academy with an amazing staff. I felt welcomed and the atmosphere was really positive. I highly recommend training with them.

One the the best Instructors I have come across as well as one of the most genuine and nicest guys. Take advantage of training with the best!

Whether youre thinking about trying brazilian jiu-jitsu for the first time or if youre a seasoned veteran, I cant recommend Bernardos academy enough. He is by far the friendliest and caring instructor Ive ever had. The fundamentals classes are perfectly designed to give someone a strong foundation in bjj. In the short time that Bernardos gym has been open, Ive made leaps and bounds in my understanding of the sport/art. Class sizes are small so there is tons of personal attention and its a perfect environment to ask questions. See you on the mats!

Trained here for a month last year. Despite the class and students themselves being great something felt off in regards to one of the staff members here, I felt like this particular person had some kind of personal problem with me, eventually developing into mild harassment by said staff member towards me making me completely uncomfortable with training here. I would subsequently withdraw from this place and will never return. Overall I had a bad/sketchy vibe the last time I was here.

This is the obvious place to train Jiu jitsu in the area. Great for beginners and expert students. Bernardo is so nice and a great teacher that can show simple details to make anyone better.

Words cannot describe this experience. After competing at a local tournament we decided to attend a few classes at Professor Bernardos academy. The academy was extremely clean and everyone was welcoming. To top things off, the level of jiu-jitsu was out of this world. Without a doubt, I would highly recommend this academy to anyone!

Did a drop in class from out of town and was blown away. Top notch instruction, incredibly welcoming environment, and Professor Faria was so humble. You’d never guess by his behavior that he is one of the best in the world at his art. Can’t wait to come back

I came here from Florida to be able to train with Bernardo. This is the best academy in MA easily and could contend for the best academy in the world. Three things distinguish this academy as the best.1. Bernardo is a world champion with an abundance of knowledge, not only is he a champion on the mat but he has the same behavior off of the mat as well. Bernardo exudes a very radiant and positive energy and is among the nicest and most genuine people I have ever met. He carries and displays himself as a true champion.2. The atmosphere is unbelievable. The gym is not so large that it is intimidating but still has the perfect ambience to feel welcoming and offer plenty of space. Everything is state of the art and the facility is exceptional. Going further, Bernardo emits positivity and happiness that spreads across the room. Everybody is happy to be there and extremely friendly.3. The instruction is second to none and this is the most authentic technique you’re going to find anywhere. The combination of all of these things constitutes this academy as one of the best in the world and it will quickly become recognized as one of the top training destinations there is. Happy to be a part of such an amazing place.

Bernardo is a great teach and an overall good guy. Easy to talk to and eager to share his knowledge. Gym is in a converted house. It has multiple rooms to allow for privates and training. Showers and locker rooms are available after youre done training. Everything is very clean and Bernardo ensures the place is well maintained. If you are looking for a great coach and a good place to train this is it.

I trained with Bernardo for several years at the Marcelo Garcia Academy in NYC. His class was always fun because of Bernardos personality. He is super friendly when he is teaching and dealing with students. He is a multiple time World Champion and when he rolls with high level students and peers he is deadly serious. He strikes that perfect Yin / Yang of playful and serious. The techniques he teaches in class are the same ones that have led him to victory in so many matches against the best of the best. If you live near his academy this is a place you should check out whether you are a weekend hobbyist or a competitor with dreams of becoming a World Champion. I assure you that Bernardo will be a good fit for both types of students.

Just started going here a couple of weeks ago and I am certainly glad I made that choice. Everybody is incredibly welcoming and helpful and they all push each other to make everyone at the gym better. The facility is clean and has multiple training rooms and showers as well. Great place to train and learn from some of the best Jiu-jitsu has to offer.

What you see (online) is what you get. In this case, it’s no joke with Bernardo. Wonderful location, facility, and team, and an incredible coach and athlete. You cannot go wrong here. If you’re in the area ...or even relatively close... I wouldn’t hesitate to check it out. OSS!

I havent had the chance to visit Bernardos facility quite yet, but I trained under him at Marcelos in NYC. Bernardo was a helpful and very kind instructor. Much of my current style uses what he taught in class!I can personally attest that you can get a lot of mileage out of Bernardos techniques when you arent the most graceful person on the mat!Edit: I visited Bernardos facility and it was wonderful. I heartily recommend you visit!

On a work trip to the Boston area had the pleasure to go to the new academy. Great night of training! Bernardo has an amazing attention to detail and ability to break down complex techniques. Very friendly and welcoming environment. Definitely looking to going back.

Bernardos instruction is the best. He teaches a focused curriculum, emphasizing techniques that he has been using to beat the toughest guys in the world for a decade. And like Marcelo Garcia, whose academy he trained and taught at for the last 5 years, he does it with a huge smile. If youre located anywhere near his new academy you should definitely drop by and experience it yourself.

I had the pleasure of training with Bernardo at MG academy. This guy is a great instructor and an even nicer person... oh did I mention hes an animal on the mats??? If you take classes with him you wont be sorry. Hes a class act and your BJJ will improve.

I cant say enough how impressed I was with this gym. Obviously this instruction is the best you can get, but the gym is so clean and orchestrated in a way that makes it feel like a home. My favorite part was having two showers, as I hate going home unclean. All the students were nice. The staff is exceptional as well.

Very laid back location run by one of the greatest in bjj competition history. Instruction was fantastic, students are very nice, and the vibe is great. If youre in town do not pass up the chance to train here.

The name of the gym speaks for itself. Bernardo Faria, 5x World Jiu Jitsu Champion. Just that would be enough to make the gym an amazing place to train. But on top of that, Bernardo is one of the nicest people you’re going to meet. Amazing teacher, besides being very technical and knowledgeable, he’s patient and breaks down the technique in a way that anyone can understand. You can rest assured that here you’re in good hands.

I had the privilege of training and learning under Bernardo for close to a year and a half and under his guidance I saw the largest amount of progress I have to date. The techniques he shows, the mindset he encourages, and the atmosphere he creates make him one of the top instructors in the world. In my opinion this is a school and an instructor you cannot miss. OSSSSSS!!!

This place is awesome. Obviously you know it starts with Bernardo - theres not many places where you can learn from a 5X blackbelt world champion.The school itself is great too, all done over brand new inside. Super clean and well taken care of. Great new addition to the local BJJ scene!

Class and instructors themselves was pretty good, got a bad vibe from one of the staff here who made me feel uncomfortable. Subsequently making me decide to no longer go to this place.

I spent a week training at BERNARDO FARIA ACADEMY and I had a great time. The school is super nice and clean, the environment is great, and Bernardo is always super friendly and welcome with everyone. The other instructors and staff is also very friendly and welcome. I highly recommend everyone to check it out.

Just had the pleasure of training for a few days at Bernardos new school in Bedford MA. What a beautiful gym. Every time I am around Bernardo I am amazed at what an intelligent gracious and downright humble guy he is. Oh and by the way a complete beast on the mat. I met Bernardo a few years ago at a seminar and started using his deep half system. I won the Master Worlds at blue belt after training his system for 12 weeks. I then placed second the following year at Master Worlds as a purple belt. Im 54 years old and can now hang with any of the young guys at my gym. His system is a life changer if you are over 30.All I can say is that if you live in the Boston or surrounding area you should join Bernardos gym. Youll kick yourself if you dont. I look forward to seeing you guys a couple of times a year as I travel up from Nashville TN.

I was in the Boston area and found out Professor Faria had opened his academy in Bedford. I was able to take a fundamentals class and was able to stay for the intermediate class after. Everyone there was very welcoming and great to work with! I couldn’t have had a better experience! If you live within an hour of Bedford, this is the only place to train!

I cannot recommend Bernardo enough to anyone interested in learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is a great teacher, training partner and friend. Somehow he manages to combine one of the fiercest personalities I have ever seen in training and in competition with an equally friendly attitude both on and off the mats. He is truly one of the nicest people I have ever met.

I had the opportunity to train with Bernardo for over a year and a half when I was just a white belt taking mostly beginner classes. I honestly couldn’t believe how genuinely kind this multiple time black belt world champion was. He gave everyone the same time of day, whether they were a visiting fellow world champion, or a day 1 white belt. He approaches everyone with the same smile, humility, and positive attitude. His jiu-jitsu speaks for itself, but his one of a kind personality deserve some words from those he’s touched. I’ll never forget you Bernardo, OSS!!

An amazing place with great people! What an experience to learn from one of the best of all times. Thank you Prof. Bernardo and his whole team!!

I trained with and took classes taught by Bernardo in NYC for several years. He is a very thoughtful and helpful instructor and one of the nicest people to train with and learn from in the jiu jitsu community. I haven’t had a chance to visit his new academy yet but I have no doubt that it will reflect his personality by having a welcoming and friendly environment with great instruction and hard training.

Bernardo is a fantastic teacher and one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. His jiu jitsu is world class and his game can work for everyone no matter what their athletic and technical abilities are. His half guard and pressure passing systems have become foundational parts of my game. I look forward to training with Bernardo again as often as I can make the trip up to Boston!

The facility is top of the line and the instructors are world class. The gym is filled with great people - I feel really lucky to train in such a great atmosphere.

Bernardo was a coach of mine in NYC at Marcelo Garcias Academy. You would be hard pressed to find a kinder more caring coach with his acalades and accomplishments in BJJ. As a coach his lessons are battle tested and relayed in an easy to follow effective manner. Bernardo is an amazing person and you would be lucky to train under him.

Amazing training with Bernardo, such a knowledgeable and welcoming guy with amazing Jiu Jitsu. The facility is clean and spacious and there is a good mix of levels to train with. Will definitely come again when in the Boston area.

Top notch detailed instruction with great instructors. If you are just beginning or advanced, theres no better place to start.

I am a truck driver and I stopped at Bernardo Faria’s academy!Everyone was very friendly and the instruction is top notch!Highly recommend this gym to anyone that’s in the area!You can’t go wrong with a 5 time world champ!

I couldnt have been more excited to visit the academy. I was scheduled for a trip to Boston and added on a day just to train and Im glad I did. Only wish I had a whole week. Great instruction from Matheus Gonzaga and Bernardo. A great fundementals class and an advanced class. Fun, friendly spirit that clearly starts at the top. I will be back.

It was an absolutely wonderful experience training at Professor Bernardo Farias BJJ academy. He is master of the deep half guard and pressure pass, which is what my game is all about. Hr opened the academy earlier this month in Bedford, MA and already has a great group of guys training here. I highly recommend this academy to anyone living or visiting Boston or the surrounding areas.

Great atmosphere and instruction. I have been loving Jiu-Jitsu for 17 years, check this place out and you might be saying the same thing one day.

I had the opportunity to visit Bernardo Farias academy from Australia during a brief work trip in January 2018. It is a fantastic gym with excellent facilities and world class instruction from the friendliest guy in jiu jitsu (who also happens to be a 5x world champion). Bernardo and his team made me feel incredibly welcomed and it was great to see him take a genuine interest in all of his students. He taught a variant of the over under pass which I found highly effective against larger opponents and he covered a number of important details. I cannot recommend this gym enough!

An awesome environment! It was great to come here and learn from amazing professors in this great place!

I trained in several gyms and i can tell Bernados is where i had the best Bjj experience so far! Aaron, Matheus and Bernardo are making such a great team. No big ego here! Everybody from students to instructors is nice and warmful! The classes are very well structured and the gym is beautiful!We drove 5 hours from Montreal to get there and let me telling you it worth the drive! I wish i could train there on regular basis. Highly recommend.

Great new school with one legendary bjj fighter Bernardo Faria. I spend a really good time there. Good vibes and good people training there. If I was living in Massachusetts I’ll be living at this gym!Pour tous les français, bonne adresse et super ambiance!

Bernardo has been an amazing mentor and friend to me during his time in NY. Having the chance to learn from him was an opportunity that I cherished. His jiu jitsu is amazing, he’s one of the toughest guys I ever met, and his influence was crucial to my jiu jitsu development. He is a great example and I recommend anyone in the Massachusetts area or if you are in town visiting to go and check out his school

Top notch instruction from IBJJF World Champion Bernardo Faria and his team. This is not an affiliate it is Bernados actual academy. Not only is Bernardo a world champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu he is a great guy who always has a smile on his face. He treats everyone from the kids to the competitors the same. All academys have a culture driven from the top and at Bernardos it is a warm embracing culture. He also has a top notch group of competitors so of you want to compete you cant find a better instructor to mentor you.

I trained with Bernardo at the elite MGA in NYC, never in MA. He is a passionate, joyful, experienced, top BJJ competitor and multiple world champion; his half-guard system is formidable. I rolled with him once - I was the dough he was the roller (blue belt).

I trained with bernardo for about 3 years at the marcelo garcia academy in nyc and he is not only one of the most knowledgeable instructors around, but also one of the nicest. anyone who trains under him at his new academy is extremely fortunate, Oss!

Great instruction and friendly people. Definitely recommend

FriendlyHigh levelDropped in and couldn’t have been better received - highly recommend to others considering dropping in from out of town