ABOUT US

Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

About Us

The Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy provides students the opportunity to learn effective/realistic techniques and practical skills - faster and more efficient. Students will also experience results that go beyond gains in strength, flexibility, fitness, confidence and self-defense skills.

Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program is value and character- oriented. The character qualities of respect for self and for others, perseverance, self-control, honesty, and cultivation of an indomitable spirit are emphasized and cultivated in every class.

Our World Class IBJJF Certified Instructors and Coaches focus on safety skills in a friendly & stress-free training environment.

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ABOUT JULIO CESAR “FOCA” FERNANDEZ NUNES

HEAD INSTRUCTOR

Julio Cesar “Foca” Fernandez Nunes was born and raised on the shores of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Beginning his Jiu-Jitsu training under the great Grand Master Carlson Gracie Sr. at 17. Julio “Foca” competed in all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Earning his black belt and representing the Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Competition Elite Team; Julio “Foca” went on to become a 5-Times Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Champion, 3-Times Rio de Janeiro State Champion and 2-Times IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Champion!

Julio Cesar "Foca" Fernandez Nunes is the only CBJJP (Confederacao Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu Profissional), USBJJF (United States Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) and IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) Certified 7th Degree Coral Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense Instructor (Rio de Janeiro, Brasil) under late Grand Master Carlson Gracie Sr. currently teaching in the USA. Julio “Foca” is the co-founder of the BJJ Revolution Team and co-author of the book “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Experts Only” with his late instructor Grand Master Carlson Gracie Sr. Julio "Foca" is also USA Boxing Certified Training Coach.