Leandro Vieira

Leandro Vieira

Leandro Vieira
Born June 5, 1981
Brazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other names Leandrinho or Boneco do Posto
Residence San Jose, California, United States
Nationality Brazilian
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middle Heavyweight
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Team Checkmat
Rank      2nd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Years active 25 years
Spouse Giovanna Concilio de Carvalho Vieira
Children Felipe
Notable relatives Leonardo Vieira and Ricardo Vieira

Leandro Vieira is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and competitor and a co-founder, leader and fighter for Checkmat BJJ.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Leandro Vieira began training Jiu-Jitsu at a very young age: only 5 years old. He is known as one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors in the world. He has won medals at IBJJF Championships such as the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships, Brazilian Nationals, Paulista Regionals, Las Vegas Open and Submission Ink Grappling Tournament. He currently holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Leandro's Records

1999 - 1st place Blue Belt Feather Weight at the Brazilian Nationals
2000 - 3rd place Purple Belt Feather Weight at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2002 - 1st place Brown Belt at the Regional Paulista Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2010 - 3rd place Black Belt Absolute Division at Submission Ink Grappling Tournament
2010 - 3rd place Black Belt Master Medium Heavy at the Las Vegas International Open
2011 - 2nd place Black Belt Master Medium Heavy at the Las Vegas International Open

Checkmat BJJ

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 its founder and head coach, Leo Vieira. Since its creation, Checkmat has become one of the top teams in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Checkmat's Records

2013
2nd Place - World Championship
1st Place - European Open Championship Adult and Female
3rd Place - European Open Championship Master & Senior
3rd Place - European Open No-Gi Championship

2012
1st Place - Pan Kids Championship[1]
2nd Place - Pan Championship[2]

2011
1st Place - World No-Gi Championship[3]
2nd Place - World Championship[4]
1st Place - Brazilian Nationals Adult[5]
2nd Place - Brazilian Nationals Female 3rd Place - European Open Championship Adult[6]
1st Place - European Open Championship Female 1st Place - European Open Championship Master & Senior 2nd Place - European Open Championship Novice

2010
2nd Place - World No-Gi Championship Adult[7]
2nd Place - World No-Gi Championship Female
3rd Place - World Championship[8]
2nd Place - European Open Championship Adult[9]
1st Place - European Open Championship Master & Senior 3rd Place - European Open Championship Novice

2009
1st Place - World No-Gi Championship Adult[10]
3rd Place - World Championship[11]
1st Place - European Open Championship Adult[12]
2nd Place - European Open Championship Master & Senior
3rd Place - European Open Championship Novice

2008
1st Place - World No-Gi Championship[13]

References

  1. ↑ 2012 Pan Kids Championship Results, IBJJF.
  2. ↑ 2012 Pan Championship Results, IBJJF.
  3. ↑ 2011 World No-Gi Championship Results, IBJJF.
  4. ↑ 2011 World Championship Results, IBJJF.
  5. ↑ 2011 Brazilian Nationals Results, IBJJF.
  6. ↑ 2011 European Open Championship, IBJJF.
  7. ↑ 2010 World No-Gi Championship Results, IBJJF.
  8. ↑ 2010 World Championship Results, IBJJF.
  9. ↑ 2010 European Open Championship, IBJJF.
  10. ↑ 2009 World No-Gi Championship Results, IBJJF.
  11. ↑ 2009 World Championship Results, IBJJF.
  12. ↑ 2009 European Open Championship, IBJJF.
  13. ↑ 2008 World No-Gi Championship Results, IBJJF.