Bruno Fernandes - Part 1

The Grappling Monthly Podcast stops by at Gracie Barra Montreal to visit 6th degree BJJ black belt and founder of GB Montreal, Professor Bruno Fernandes! Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, professor Bruno Fernandes is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Junior, a multiple time world champion and was the grappling coach of numerous jiu jitsu and mma fighters, including former UFC champion George Saint Pierre. Professor Fernandes moved to Canada in 2005 to do a speciality course in ophthalmology and a PhD at the McGill University in Montreal, where he started coaching BJJ part time. He was ultimately invited to teach at the prestigious university and has called Canada his home since then. In part 1 of this 2 part episode, we discuss: • Starting jiu jitsu at age 11 at the Gracie Academy on Rua Figueiredo Magalhães in Rio de Janeiro • How Jiu-Jitsu evolved from self-defense to global sport • Surfing, discipline, and longevity on and off the mats • Building Gracie Barra Montreal and bridging two cultures We hope you enjoy this episode! Stay tuned next week for Part 2! You can visit professor Bruno Fernandes and train with his team at 3975 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1R2, Canada or visit https://gbmontreal.ca/ for more information! Grappling Monthly is dedicated to the people, culture, and business of the grappling arts. We produce original documentaries, podcasts, short- and long-form videos, and features that spotlight the global grappling community, from practitioners and coaches to creators, organizers, and entrepreneurs. Our goal is to bring attention to the people of jiu jitsu and their stories and to explore the realities, values, and voices shaping the grappling world today. https://www.grapplingmonthly.com #jiujitsu #jiujitsubrésilien #graciebarra #gbmontreal #montreal #brazilianjiujitsu #combatsports #martialarts #selfdefense #selfimprovement #bjj #blackbelt #grappling #riodejaniero #brazil #canada #quebec #thegrapplingmonthlypodcast #gi #nogi