Camp Vertex and BJJ Fanatics present an unprecedented collaboration featuring an all-star lineup of BJJ legends. This special edition camp combines world-class BJJ instruction from Bernardo Faria (5x World Champion), Michael Zenga (Pan American Champion), and Travis Stevens (Olympic Silver Medalist) with tactical firearms training from former Navy SEALs. Set at the prestigious Skyfall Reserve in Trinidad, Texas, this unique experience offers an unparalleled blend of high-level grappling and tactical instruction.
Camp Vertex and BJJ Fanatics present an unprecedented collaboration featuring an all-star lineup of BJJ legends. This special edition camp combines world-class BJJ instruction from Bernardo Faria (5x World Champion), Michael Zenga (Pan American Champion), and Travis Stevens (Olympic Silver Medalist) with tactical firearms training from former Navy SEALs. Set at the prestigious Skyfall Reserve in Trinidad, Texas, this unique experience offers an unparalleled blend of high-level grappling and tactical instruction.
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Bernardo Faria
Bernardo Faria is a highly accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner and instructor. Born on January 26, 1987, in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, Faria began his BJJ journey at age 14. He received his black belt from Ricardo Marques in 2008 and later trained extensively under Fabio Gurgel at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu in São Paulo.
Faria's competitive achievements are remarkable:
Known for his proficiency in the deep half-guard and over-under pass, Faria's favorite techniques include the wheel sweep and Miragaia passing. He competed primarily in the super-heavyweight division.
In 2018, Faria opened his own BJJ academy in Bedford, Massachusetts. He is also the co-founder of BJJ Fanatics, a popular online platform for BJJ instructional content. Faria was inducted into the IBJJF Hall of Fame in June 2022, cementing his status as one of the most influential figures in modern BJJ.
As always, enjoy 5-star accommodations at The Lodge and chef-prepared meals throughout your stay.
All meals, lodging, and training are included.
Michael Zenga
Michael Zenga is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo black belt known for his competitive achievements and entrepreneurial success. He began his BJJ journey in 1995 and received his black belt in 2012 from Daniel Gazoni and João Amaral. Zenga's notable accomplishments include:
Beyond his athletic career, Zenga is renowned for co-founding BJJ Fanatics with Bernardo Faria and Michael Reardon. This platform has become the largest jiu-jitsu instructional resource in the industry. Zenga's background includes training under respected coaches such as Travis Stevens, Jimmy Pedro, and Bernardo Faria.
His journey in martial arts spans both BJJ and Judo, with significant achievements in Masters divisions of both sports. Zenga's contributions to the BJJ community extend beyond competition, as he continues to play a crucial role in spreading jiu-jitsu knowledge through BJJ Fanatics.
Travis Stevens
Travis Stevens is a highly accomplished American grappler, holding black belts in both judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Born on February 28, 1986, in Bellevue, Washington, Stevens has made significant contributions to both sports.
In judo, Stevens is an Olympic silver medalist, having competed in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Summer Olympics. He secured the silver medal in the 81 kg weight class at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming only the third American male judoka to achieve this feat. His judo achievements also include gold medals at the IJF Judo World Masters (2016) and PJU Pan American Games (2007, 2015).
Stevens' BJJ journey is notable for its rapid progression. He began training under John Danaher at Renzo Gracie Academy in New York. Danaher awarded Stevens his BJJ black belt on November 19, 2013, after an impressively short period, recognizing his exceptional grappling skills and quick adaptation to BJJ from his judo background.
In BJJ competition, Stevens has participated in high-level events, including a 4th place finish at the Copa Podio Grand Prix in both 2013 and 2014. His grappling style effectively combines his judo expertise with BJJ techniques, making him a formidable opponent in both sports.
Stevens operates his own academy, Travis Stevens Jiu Jitsu Academy, in Wakefield, Massachusetts, where he teaches a blend of judo and BJJ. His teaching style emphasizes a grappling approach more aligned with ADCC rules rather than traditional IBJJF guidelines.
Travis Stevens' career exemplifies the successful integration of high-level judo and BJJ skills, making him a respected figure in both martial arts communities.
Pedro Rocha
Pedro Rocha is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, former Navy Officer and accomplished freestyle wrestler. He has won nine Brazilian National titles and a Junior Pan American silver medal. Pedro now co-owns a 413 Jiu Jitsu in Southlake, Texas.
Influenced by his brother, João Gabriel, Pedro asked his parents to join jiu-jitsu at the age of 4, a wish granted to the toddler, then joining coach Marcos Carvalho’s class – who graded Pedro all the way to his late teens, going on to be promoted by Marcos Carvalho with his purple belt and Ricardo Ferreira at brown.
Always active growing up, Rocha practiced a number of sports alongside his jiu-jitsu training, being particularly successful in water polo and freestyle wrestling, a sport he started when he was 17, where he conquered numerous Brazilian National titles (9) and a Junior Pan American silver medal.
By the time he was 22 years of age, Pedro was solely focussed on his sporting career, and the following year Rocha enlisted in the Brazilian Navy, quickly becoming part of the organization’s Freestyle Wrestling Olympic Program, also holding the rank of 3rd sergeant by the time we wrote this bio (Jan. 2020).
Once Rocha’s brother – João Gabriel, opened a gym in the United States, he invited Pedro to come and help him out with the new business, an offer accepted by the sergeant. The work with his sibling would lead to Pedro’s promotion to the black belt rank in July 2019, in a grading ceremony led by João.
Terry Houin
Terry Houin is a retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 26 years of service. He has operational experience across the globe and possesses skillsets in Sniper, Communications, Breacher, Range Safety Officer, Explosives, Fieldcraft, Survival, and Leadership.
Retired Master Chief Terry Houin is a 26-year Navy SEAL Veteran with operational experience in South/Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Central/South Asia, and Africa. His long and distinguished career, with over 17 years at a Tier 1 command, has given him a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Terry’s skillsets include Sniper, Communications, Breacher, Range Safety Officer, Explosives (traditional and non-standard), Fieldcraft, Survival, Leadership, and Pistolero. With more than 2 ½ decades in Special Operations and over a dozen deployments Terry has seen, done, created, and helped refine training, tactics, and equipment.
Terry is the Founder and Lead Instructor at The Precision Collective.
Brandon Tucker
Chief Petty Officer Brandon "Tuck" Tucker, a true American hero, dedicated his life to serving his country. In 2007, Tucker entered the US Navy under a Special Operator contract, and in 2008, he graduated from BUD/S training and was assigned to SEAL Team 4 on the east coast of Virginia.
Tucker served at SEAL Team 4 for 11 years as a Reconnaissance Team Leader and Sniper, leading small teams of SEALs on 5 combat deployments to 3 theaters of war. During this time, Tucker was meritoriously combat promoted, voted ‘Junior SEAL of the Year’ twice, and ‘SEAL of the Year’ once.
Tucker's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal ×3, Navy Achievement Medal x8, and numerous other awards.
Tucker's bravery and valor go beyond his numerous awards and decorations. In fact, Tucker is single-handedly responsible for the retirement of Chuck Norris - a feat that may or may not be the stuff of legend in the Navy SEAL community.
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