Foundations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Bernardo Faria
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Jiu Jitsu For Old Guys: Submission Escapes by Bernardo Faria has 52 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.96 out of 5. 96% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from August 31, 2022 to August 29, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
44 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 5.0 |
| Purple | 10 | 4.90 |
| Black | 9 | 5.0 |
| Blue | 7 | 4.86 |
| Brown | 6 | 5.0 |

Jiu Jitsu For Old Guys: Submission Escapes by Bernardo Faria is currently listed on the BJJ Fanatics storefront at $197.00 USD. View Jiu Jitsu For Old Guys: Submission Escapes by Bernardo Faria on BJJ Fanatics
It is always worth learning from Bernardo. He didn't become a four-time world champion by accident.
This course will definitely add concepts and techniques to your Jiu-Jitsu defense game. You can buy it without fear.
I have watched a couple Bernardo videos. Each has been easy to follow. He let you know why you are doing each movement.
I like this bjj instructional format with questions and answers.
Awesome content and it’s awesome Bernardo gave an instructional for free
Muy buen video para recordar y aprender
Instructional is well paced for Masters and detailed.
Very detailed and simple ways to escape.
Bernardo always gives such great examples and practical techniques that work together in a coherent system. Each video within a chapter builds on the last one so you have context. Really great instructional.
This instructional goes over a ton of different positions and submissions from those spots, and how to deconstruct the submission in order to create a defense. With most of the submissions, you either get multiple options based on reads your opponent is giving you, or you get multiple stages of the defense (for example, defending an armbar when you're defending well or when your arm is already isolated). There's also an old guy there to ask the questions you may have. The only minor thing I had with this video is there were a few details that I missed because of the angle chosen. But with most of the techniques and most of the details, they make sure to give the right angle so you can see what's happening. I've already leveled up my submission defense from this video series. And I've learned some things about the submissions themselves by reconstructing them. Overall I'm very pleased with this instructional!
It was great to see Bernardo Faria in his “I am a world champion” mode. He is still incredibly cordial and nice, but we should not mistake his humility for lack of ferocity! He is an excellent teacher and I learned a lot. Good to see some gi specific escapes as well.
Great video especially guillotine escape
I love this series because everything he does is very basic and will last you your entire Bjj or judo journey
Great reference for escapes.
I can escape better from submissions.
Great video good instructions
Great video one mine I constantly refer back to
Classic Bernardo giving us a great instructional about submission escapes, but this time for old guys that are less athletic than the young athletes.
Very useful for old grapplers
Covers a great delanorbauedul stuff. Bernardo really knows his stuff so you can’t go wrong with any of his training vids anyway
Just got back into BJJ after a LONG break, and these videos helped me to remember a ton and to adjust my game to the idea that I'm an old guy now!
Love the whole Old Guys series from Bernardo,
Thank you very much for your help and sharing your knowledge. It is very helpful having this details. Unfortunately, I do have issues when downloading it. Could you help (again) 🙏�.
This one is different from his usual content but still awesome stuff
Easy to follow content
Very insightful and detailed instructionnal!
Like my other reviews of Bernardo’s old guy series, big thumbs up on this video. I appreciate how he can string together a series of potential escapes from a particular submission, giving us older Jiu Jitsu athletes options. Definitely worth having this video in available to go to in order to work on things. I come back to it regularly after rolling, especially when I’ve been submitted to see where I ******* up the escape. I always find I did not think of all the options that Bernardo presents when in the heat of battle.
I have not received it yet.
Don't be fooled by the title. The techniques are for anyone wanting to improve on defense. Many of the concepts apply to both Gi and No GI.
All escapes you need to neutralize most of the danger
Easy to follow, just what I needed in order to improve my defense
Excellent coverage of submission escapes for the older less agile practitioner
You know you are getting a high quality, fine detailed instructional anytime Bernardo puts a video out. I’m a 40+ year old grappler and this instructional is perfect for those out there like me who are a bit on the older side!
All of Bernardo's stuff is class.
Always love Bernardo's instruction
maintain top
Many techniques applicable in both Gi and No Gi.
solid fundamental escapes
good techniques n principles explained clearly
My new favorite video I study daily
I've started watching daily it is so good will probably review a section daily like I read my Bible i
Great instructional from Bernardo aimed at older practicioners, but is applicable for everyone and any rank. I like the concept minded approach that can be applied to different dilemmas.
I like the philosophy behind the instruction. it's very helpful. The only note I would give is a production one. Leave all the Q&A moments for a section in the back half of the video.
I have enjoyed this video it shows how to defend and escape
easy to fallow
good technique and easy to follow
Covers the escapes for major submissions. Although it says for old guys, it's great info for everyone.
Excellent video with techniques that also can be used in No Gi and Gi. Basics that do not require you to be the most flexible or explosive athlete on the mat.
Bernardo used all his experience to simplify concepts and techniques in a useable format for older grapplers. Really great instructional
Bernardo, World Class Fighter, World Class Instructor! He does not provide 1,000 possible escapes but a few that are a hight percentage and you will actually remember!
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