Instructors

Aparecido Faria Bill

Head Instructor: 3rd Degree Black Belt

Professor Aparecido Faria Bill is the head instructor of Gracie Barra Rohnert Park. With a long history in Jiu-Jitsu of over 25 years experience beginning at a young age. He has accomplished many titles and victories such as 2 time world champion, and 5 time Brazilian champion.

He has been instructing students in Jiu-Jitsu for over 12 years. According to Bill, "Jiu-Jitsu is like a religion and therapy to me. Jiu-Jitsu holds many important and valuable life skills such as confidence, it builds a sense of respect, loyalty, and a sense of honor. As well as it can bring a sense of balance and help a student look deep within them selves to find out more about who they are as a person, far more than any other sport."

Bill is devoted to his students and instructs them with a very straight forward, and direct style of instruction, coaching and guiding his students ability but also he demonstrates a unique personality, he possesses an truly individual character,and maintains a respect for Jiu-Jitsu, as well as all who seek the truths contained within Jiu-Jitsu. Bill’s advice for all students is “The way we treat people and how we learn is important. Keep an open mind and search within your self to find out about whom you truly are. How and what you are going to find out only you will know.”