Rubens Charles Maciel

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Rubens Charles Maciel
Rubens Cobrinha Charles.jpg
Born (1979-12-24) December 24, 1979 (age 44)
Londrina, Parana, Brazil
Other namesCobrinha [1]
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight154 lb (70 kg; 11.0 st)
Team Alliance Jiu Jitsu
Rankblack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rubens Charles Maciel
Medal record
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Grappling
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2009 Barcelona, Spain -66kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Nottingham, UK -66kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2013 Beijing, China -66kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Sao Paulo, Brazil -66kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Espoo, Finland -66kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2006 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -70 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 California, USA -70 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 California, USA -70 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 California, USA -70 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2010 California, USA -70 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 California, USA -70 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 California, USA -70 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2013 California, USA -70 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 California, USA -70 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 California, USA -70 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2016 California, USA -70 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 California, USA -70 kg
Nogi World Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 California, USA -67.5 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 California, USA -73.5 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 California, USA -67.5 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 California, USA -67.5 kg
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 California, USA -70 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 California, USA -70 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 California, USA -70 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2009 California, USA Absolute
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 California, USA -70 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 California, USA -70 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 California, USA -70 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 California, USA -70 kg
Pan American No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 California, USA -76 kg
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 California, USA -76 kg
European Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2013 Lisbon, Portugal -70 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Lisbon, Portugal -70 kg
World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2009 Abu Dhabi, UAE -65 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Abu Dhabi, UAE -74 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Abu Dhabi, UAE Absolute

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]

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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

ADCC 2015 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Sao Paulo

ADCC 2013 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Beijing

ADCC 2011 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Nottingham

ADCC 2009 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Barcelona

World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup

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References

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  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.

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