Leo Vieira

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Léo Vieira
Born Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Division Featherweight
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Team Checkmat
Rank 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Leo Vieira
Medal record
Competitor for  Brazil
Grappling
ADCC
Gold 2003 São Paulo, Brazil -66kg
Gold 2005 California, USA -66kg
Silver 2007 New Jersey, USA -66kg
Silver 2011 Nottingham, UK -77kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Championship
Silver 1997 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -76kg
Gold 1998 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -76kg
Bronze 2000 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -76kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Pan American Championship
Gold 2002 California, USA -69kg
Gold 2004 California, USA -69kg

Leonardo Alcantara Vieira commonly known as Léo Vieira or Leozinho is a Brazilian grappler, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor, and Competitor. He was born June 5, 1981 in São Paulo Brazil.[1]

He is the eldest of the Viera brothers (Ricardo and Leandro), who lead of and fight for Checkmat.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Leo Vieira began training Jiu-Jitsu at a very young age. He has won numerous medals, such as the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships, Pan American Championships and the prestigious ADCC world championships.

CheckMat Jiu-Jitsu Team

One of the most successful teams in contemporary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, CheckMat's worldwide headquarters is based out of São Paulo, Brazil. CheckMat was established in 2008 by Leo and his brothers. Since its creation, Checkmat has become one of the top teams in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Team CheckMat is the 2008 and 2009 NoGi World Champion Team.[2] Team Checkmat also came in first for the Brazilian Nationals (Gi) 2010 [3] and Brazilian Nationals (No-Gi) 2010.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Gracie Mag Brazilian BJJ Nationals 2012 "In the stands Fábio Gurgel, Léo Vieira, Ramon Lemos, Rodrigo Cavaca and André Marola represented some of the traditional powerhouse teams that were in the running."
  2. ↑ http://www.tatame.com.br/2009/11/15/Checkmat-conquista-o-bi-no-Mundial-No-Gi
  3. ↑ Carlos Eduardo Ozório. "No-Gi Brazilian Nationals decisive day". 
  4. ↑ Carlos Eduardo Ozório. "Brazilian team champion issues provocation: "The dream of the grand slam is over"". 

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