Cássio Werneck
Cassio Werneck Pan Jiu Jitsu Championship 2013, Gold Medal Victory
Born (1974-02-17) 17 February 1974
Brazilia, Brazil
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb; 12.3 st)
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rank4th deg. BJJ black belt
Notable school(s)Cassio Werneck BJJ, Sacramento CA
Websitewww.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 competed at the IBJJF Master World Championship on September 2, 2023, where he won the master 4 middleweight division.[4]

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.[5]

Championships

Year Placing Event
1994-2000 1st Brazilian State Champion[5]
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
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2-0 Ashe Bowman Submission (armbar) WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem May 5, 2006 2 2:05 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 1-0 Toby Imada Submission (triangle choke) WEC 15 May 19, 2005 2 2:54 Lemoore, California, United States

References

  1. ↑ "Cassio Werneck Jiu-Jitsu". BJJ Heroes. 2014. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  2. ↑ "Werneck Family Jiu Jitsu". Werneck Family Jiu Jitsu. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
  3. 1 2 "Cassio Werneck". Werneck Family Jiu Jitsu. 2020-05-07. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
  4. ↑ "BJJ Legends Star In IBJJF Master World Championship 2023". Jitsmagazine. 3 September 2023.
  5. 1 2 "California Jiu Jitsu Instructor: Cassio Werneck". Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Archived from the original on 2009-01-20. Retrieved 2008-12-26.
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