Rubens Charles Maciel (born December 24, 1979), aka "Cobrinha" and sometimes referred to as Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) competitor. He is considered the best featherweight in the decade [2] and to be among the best pound for pound jiu jitsu competitors in the world[citation needed]. Cobrinha is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Fernando "Terere" Augusto and a member of Alliance Jiu Jitsu. Cobrinha has won a total of six world championship titles in Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a black belt in the featherweight (or lightweight) category. He started training BJJ in 2000, received his black belt in 2005, and has since medaled in every World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in which he has competed - a total of ten.[3] He is known for his attacking style of jiu jitsu and, in particular, for his guard. His guard was voted the best Guard of the Decade by fellow World Champions.[4]

Before opening his own school Cobrinha BJJ in Los Angeles, California, in 2011, he was an instructor at the Alliance Jiu Jitsu headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. One of his notable students is Fabricio Werdum. On January 24, 2022, Cobrinha was announced as the tenth member of the inaugural class of the ADCC Hall of Fame.[5]

Championship record

IBJJF World Championships

IBJJF World No-Gi Championships

IBJJF Pan American Championships

IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Championships

IBJJF European Championships

IBJJF Brazilian National Championships

ADCC 2017 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Finland

  • -66 kg: 1st place

ADCC 2015 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Sao Paulo

  • -66 kg: 1st place

ADCC 2013 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Beijing

  • -66 kg: 1st place

ADCC 2011 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Nottingham

  • -66 kg: 2nd place

ADCC 2009 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Barcelona

  • -66 kg: 2nd place

World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup

References

  1. ^ Jones, Phil (3 July 2023). "The 20 Best BJJ Nicknames". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  2. ^ Lovato, Rafael Jr. (5 August 2009). "Heavyweight with a small man's game". RAFAEL LOVATO JR JIU-JITSU BLOG. Archived from the original on 28 August 2009.
  3. ^ "Fighter: Rubens Charles Maciel 'Cobrinha'". Martial Arts Ranking. MARanking. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  4. ^ "The Guard - Everything regarding Jiu-Jitsu's main weapon". Gracie Magazine. No. 143. 21 January 2009. Archived from the original on 12 May 2009.
  5. ^ "Rubens 'Cobrinha' Charles Becomes Tenth Inductee in ADCC Hall of Fame". 25 January 2022.

Tournament Results - Official Homepage

Recognition

Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubens_Charles_Maciel
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