CASSIO WERNECK TRAIN WITH A WORLD CHAMPION Cassio Werneck’s competitive accomplishments, dating back to 1994, are part of the overall contributions he has made to the growth of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Cassio is a 2003 Black Belt World Champion and a 8x Masters World Champion. ​ Beyond his competitive career which includes his BJJ World Championships as well as a 2-0 record in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Cassio has generated a large and loyal following of students in Northern California. The culture that Cassio has established in his Sacramento Academy is unmatched. His classes are attended by people young and old, from many different professions and students – from doctors, lawyers and law enforcement to MMA professionals. Cassio has trained some very talented people in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu such as Frank Mir, Randy Couture, Dan Henderson and Urijah Faber and his reach in the California Jiu Jitsu spectrum continues to grow