Bernardo Veiga – Owner/Head Instructor

Professor Bernardo started practicing BJJ when he was 8 years old when his dad signed him up to learn self-defense. In 2006, at the age of 15, he began his Gracie Barra path at GB Matriz in Rio de Janeiro. After receiving his blue belt, he started competing in various championships. Today he owns and acts as Head instructor at Gracie Barra Richmond. Bernardo cares deeply about his students and believes wholeheartedly in the Gracie Barra philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu for everyone!