Professor Carlos Farias, or “Coach Carlos” as he is called by many of his students, is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt with nearly 20 years of teaching experience. After years of teaching at various Mixed Martial Arts academies, Carlos and the Farias Jiu Jitsu family proudly opened Farias Jiu Jitsu academy in Mesa, Arizona in 2013. In addition to teaching full-time, Carlos Farias is an active and renowned competitor, and currently holds a variety of Black Belt Ultra Heavyweight titles. He is a Champion both on and off the mat, and tirelessly strives to instill his same commitment to excellence, dedication, and sportsmanship in his students, ranging in age from 5 to 60+.

Farias Jiu Jitsu offers authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in a safe and familar environment. Members of all of ages and skill levels are warmly welcomed by the family of Farias Jiu Jitsu members. In Kids’ Classes students learn discipline, good sportsmanship and leadership. Through daily challenges, they learn to think on their feet and discover enhanced strength and self-confidence. Adults’ classes deliver unparalleled training that builds mental and physical strength, endurance, and comaradery among classmates. All Kids and Adults who are prepared for competition will have multiple opportunities throughout the year to compete at local, state and regional levels on the Farias Jiu Jitsu competition team.