#109 Bernardo Faria

Send us Fan MailThis week’s guest might be one of the most recognizable people in Jiu Jitsu. After a stellar competition career, he became an entrepreneur creating the most popular resource for Jiu Jitsu instructionals.On this episode we are fortunate enough to have Bernardo Faria join us to discuss his Jiu Jitsu journey, the impact that his family and positive role models have had in his life, how he created and grew BJJ Fanatics, and a ton more. Here is The RŌL Radio with a multi-time world champion, IBJJF Hall of Famer, co-creator of BJJ Fanatics, and one of the nicest guys in Jiu Jitsu, Bernardo Faria.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 800 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://bernardofariaacademy.com/bjjfanatics.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bernardofariabjj/https://www.instagram.com/bjj.fanatics/Episode Highlights:2:52 Gary Fanboys Out4:37 Sadness Doesn’t Pay the Bills7:16 Why Jiu Jitsu Satisfies9:55 How Popular Will Jiu Jitsu Get?13:43 Making Jiu Jitsu Accessible15:12 Bernardo’s Start20:54 Bernardo’s Toughest Fight26:39 Bernardo’s Father Gets Onboard30:39 Positive Role Models35:05 World Championships and Hall of Fame39:59 Rationality vs Instinct45:19 Age vs Mileage51:11 How We Learn55:08 Tarik Hopstocks Question58:54 BJJ Fanatics’ Mission1:00:00 Fanatics BeginningSupport the show