Bernardo Tavolaro His Record, Net Worth, Weight, Age & More!

Who Is Bernardo Tavolaro?

Bernardo Tavolaro is a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt graded under the world renowned 5th Degree Black belt Leo Vieira. Bernardo is the head coach at Checkmat in Hawaii, USA. Bernardo is a prolific grappler who has worked with many Champions in Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. Bernardo has a close bond with his coach Leo Vieira and the world class superstar Marcus Buchecha Almeida. Bernardo is well known for his heavy pressure and smash passing game that he showcases to many of his students in Hawaii. He is also world renowned for his lasso attack game, where he uses his lapels on his Gi to attack submissions and sweeps on his opponents.

Who Is Bernardo Tavolaro?

Bernardo Tavolaro is a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt graded under the world renowned 5th Degree Black belt Leo Vieira. Bernardo is the head coach at Checkmat in Hawaii, USA. Bernardo is a prolific grappler who has worked with many Champions in Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. Bernardo has a close bond with his coach Leo Vieira and the world class superstar Marcus Buchecha Almeida. Bernardo is well known for his heavy pressure and smash passing game that he showcases to many of his students in Hawaii. He is also world renowned for his lasso attack game, where he uses his lapels on his Gi to attack submissions and sweeps on his opponents.

Passing For Chubby Guys by Bernardo Tavolaro

Bernardo rose through the ranks of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the watchful eye of the 5th Degree master Leo Vieira. Training under the precision of Leo Vieira helped Bernardo become a prolific grappler. Bernardo also learnt his coaching craft from Vieira as he had always been interested in teaching. Bernardo became close friends with Leo and Marcus Almeida who was one of his training partners. Bernardo was winning many fights at the coloured belt level as he was fast earning his promotions in Jiu Jitsu. After many appearances at highly prestigious tournaments, Bernardo was awarded his Black belt in 2011.

Bernardo spent years competing on the world stage of professional grappling. He was battle testing many of his favourite techniques like the lasso guard. Bernardo became masterful at his lasso guard set-ups where he developed exciting submissions like;the Lasso Plata where Bernardo uses the lapel to secure an Omoplata finish. He also executed submissions like the Armbar, Wristlock and Footlock all from the lasso guard. Along with these exciting submissions he would also develop various Lasso Sweeps that coexisted alongside various X guard techniques. Bernardo would later incorporate these world class setups into an instructional video format.

In 2014 Bernardo was attempting to become a World Champion as he was heavily involved with teaching classes at Checkmat in California. After being eliminated at the 2014 IBJJF World Championships, Bernardo was able to start his own Checkmat affiliation club in Hawaii. Bernardo was extremely excited to become one of 34 affiliated clubs to master Leo Vieira. Checkmat has clubs in 16 different countries and has raised some of the world's most comprehensive fighters to date. Bernardo would love the surroundings in Hawaii as he surfed and taught Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. Bernardo has become one of Hawaii's premier coaches, as he continues to display his leadership towards his team. He is extremely passionate about Jiu Jitsu and passing on his knowledge and expertise is fast becoming his legacy.

Passing For Chubby Guys by Bernardo Tavolaro

How Old Is Bernardo Tavolaro?

Bernardo Tavolaro grew up in the United States of America and was born on the 29th of March in 1982,  he is currently 39 years of age. 

Bernardo Tavolaro's Instructional Videos!

Bernardo Tavolaro has begun working with the world famous BJJ Fanatics. Bernardo has filmed some comprehensive videos exclusively through the online platform of bjjfanatics.com. Bernardo has filmed an extremely famous video titled "Passing For Chubby Guys" in this instructional video Bernardo shares details on how to maximise your pressure output while maintaining control positions. He also outlines ways to smash through your opponents guard with passing. Bernardo has also filmed a video called "The Lazy Lasso" where Bernardo showcases some of his favourite guard techniques that involves setting up submission and sweep traps for his opponents using an intricate lapel system. 

How Much Is Bernardo Tavolaro Worth?

Bernardo Tavolaro has dedicated his life towards teaching the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is the head coach of Checkmat Hawaii, where he has earnt plenty of respect and remuneration. Bernardo organises many seminars, where he has his master Leo Vieira come and teach his philosophy to many Hawaiians, Bernardo also hosts his own seminars and has serviced many clients through personal lessons. Bernardo is also delving into the world of online instructionals, where he is filming outstanding content for the premier distributor of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu videos, BJJ Fanatics. Bernardo has secured a list of sponsors including;Shoyoroll Gi's, Moskova Underwear and Athorganics. Bernardo is fast closing in on becoming a millionaire as his net worth is rising exponentially.

How Tall Is Bernardo Tavolaro? 

Bernardo Tavolaro stands at 5 feet and 10 inches tall which is the equivalent of 177 centimetres.

How Much Does Bernardo Tavolaro Weigh?

During Bernardo Tavolaro's competitive career he weighed in at 88 kilograms which equates to 194 pounds.

Bernardo Tavolaro's Fight List!

Bernardo Tavolaro has become a world class trainer, under the tutelage of Leo Vieira. Bernardo has trained many champions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and in Mixed Martial Arts. Bernardo is the head coach at Checkmat in Hawaii, where he has trained with guys like;Joao Asis, Marcus Almeida, BJJ Penn, Lucas Leite, Egan Inoue, Gabriel Rollo, Michele Nicolini and Kobe Leong (Purple belt) who won Silver in both the Gi and the NoGi divisions at the 2019 Honolulu Naga Championships. Bernardo has also trained many Mixed Martial Artists through the Black House MMA fight team. He has helped train guys like;Sheymon Moraes who won his fight at UFC 227. Bernardo has also fought athletes in his competitive career like;Ricardo Mesquito, David Vieira, Christiano Titi, Felipe Pena and Vitor Avila. 

Who Did Bernardo Tavolaro Lose To?

Bernardo competed at the 2011 ADCC South American Trials, where he lost by a Rear Naked Choke to David Vieira. Bernardo also competed at the 2014 IBJJF World Championships. Bernardo was unfortunate as he drew the world class Felipe Pena in an elimination round. Bernardo fought well as he attempted to pass Felipe's guard, after two minutes of action Felipe managed to secure an Armbar submission. Bernardo was eliminated from the competition, as he earnt the respect of his opponent.

Bernardo Tavolaro's Record!

Bernardo has had an outstanding competition career. He has learnt from and trained with the best grapplers on the planet. Bernardo has won an extensive amount of Jiu Jitsu battles against high quality opponents. Over the course of Bernardo's accomplished career he has won a multitude of medals including;

San Jose International NoGi Open Champion (2017) San Jose International NoGi Open Absolute Champion (2017) Pan American Third Place (2015) San Jose International Open Gi Runner Up (2017) San Jose International Open Gi Absolute Runner Up (2017) AOL MMA Champion (2013)

Bernardo Tavolaro's Injuries!

Bernardo Tavolaro has dealt with many injuries throughout his competitive career. He has suffered from minor knee injuries, popped ribs and many muscle strains. As a competitive Black belt there are always periods of injury, becoming a professional level athlete is extremely demanding on the body. Bernardo has endured through his injuries, as he now enjoys a more injury free life with his coaching career. Bernardo is also an extensive trainer in the art of strength and conditioning as he is forging a pathway for his students to become more comprehensive on the world stage of grappling.

Is Bernardo Tavolaro Retired?

Bernardo Tavolaro has spent his career training and competing in professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments. Bernardo spends his time focusing more intently on the coaching aspects of fighting. He is the head coach at Checkmat in Hawaii, where he is lucky to call his team a family. He is extremely pleased with the professional output in which his team operates. Bernardo is also a Mixed Martial Arts coach as he works exclusively with Black House MMA fighters, who compete for prestigious promotions like the UFC, Bellator, One Championship and Strikeforce. Bernardo has built a reputation for his extensive coaching skills inside the cage, as he endeavors to continue sharing his knowledge and expertise for a long time to come.

If you enjoyed this piece, check out these athletes:

• David Groom
• Isaac Doederlein
• Joao Assis
• Andressa Cintra Age
• Ante Dzolic Age
• Bekzod Abdurakhminov Age