Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner
| Cássio Werneck |
|---|
 Cassio Werneck Pan Jiu Jitsu Championship 2013, Gold Medal Victory |
| Born | (1974-02-17) 17 February 1974 (age 50)
Brazilia, Brazil |
|---|
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
|---|
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb; 12.3 st) |
|---|
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
|---|
| Rank | 4th deg. BJJ black belt |
|---|
|
| Notable school(s) | Cassio Werneck BJJ, Sacramento CA |
|---|
| Website | www.cassiowerneck.com |
|---|
Cássio Werneck (born 17 February 1974)[1] is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, instructor and owner of Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu located in Sacramento, California.[2]
Early years
Werneck began training in martial arts at 11 years old, practicing Capoeira for 4 years. He switched to grappling in 1991, moving to a Judo club where he was coached by sensei Miura. Cassio was exposed to more of the self-defence aspect of jiu-jitsu through Professor Sardella, a member of the Federal Police. In 1993, Werneck's focus turned to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.[3]
Grappling career
Werneck fought in the Southern California Pro-Am Invitational 2003, where he beat Jeff Newton in the opening round before losing to Rener Gracie in the quarter-final. The match with Gracie drew attention due to a controversial finish, where Werneck claimed that he did not tap.[4]
Werneck competed at the IBJJF Master World Championship on September 2, 2023, where he won the master 4 middleweight division.[5]
Teaching career
Athletes such as Randy Couture, Frank Mir, Dan Henderson and Urijah Faber have also trained under Cassio at his Sacramento location.[3]
Cassio has conducted seminars in the Middle East as well as in the U.S. and Brazil.[6]
Championships
| Year
|
Placing
|
Event
|
| 1994-2000
|
1st
|
Brazilian State Champion[6]
|
| 1995-2000
|
1st
|
Regional Jiu-Jitsu Championships
|
| 1995
|
3rd
|
Brazilian National Championship
|
| 1996
|
3rd
|
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
|
| 1997
|
2nd
|
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
|
| 1997
|
1st
|
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship
|
| 1998
|
1st
|
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship
|
| 1998
|
3rd
|
Brazilian National Championship
|
| 1999
|
3rd
|
Brazilian National Championship
|
| 2000
|
3rd
|
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship
|
| 2001
|
3rd
|
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship
|
| 2002
|
1st
|
Brazilian Cup
|
| 2002
|
1st
|
U.S. Open, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
|
| 2003
|
1st
|
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship
|
| 2003
|
1st
|
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
|
| 2004
|
1st
|
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship Brazilian Team
|
| 2004
|
2nd
|
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Cup
|
| 2004
|
2nd
|
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
|
| 2005
|
1st
|
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship Brazilian Team
|
| 2005
|
2nd
|
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship
|
| 2008
|
1st
|
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Middle-weight Championship
|
| 2010
|
1st
|
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship
|
| 2012
|
1st
|
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors
|
| 2012
|
1st
|
World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
|
| 2013
|
1st
|
Pan-American Championship
|
| 2013
|
2nd
|
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors
|
| 2015
|
1st
|
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors
|
| 2016
|
1st
|
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors
|
| 2017
|
1st
|
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors
|
| 2018
|
2nd
|
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors
|
| 2019
|
1st
|
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Masters & Seniors
|
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
| 2 matches
|
2 wins
|
0 losses
|
| By submission
|
2
|
0
|
References
External links
