Rubens Charles Maciel
| Rubens Charles Maciel | |
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| Born |
December 24, 1979 Londrina, Parana, Brazil |
| Other names | Cobrinha |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 150 lb (68 kg; 11 st) |
| Team | Alliance Jiu Jitsu |
| Rank | black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
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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 [1] and to be among the best pound for pound jiu jitsu competitors in the world. 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.[2] 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.[3]
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.
Championship record
IBJJF World Championships
- 2013 - Black Belt -70kg: 3rd Place
- 2012 - Black Belt -70kg: 2nd Place
- 2011 - Black Belt -70kg: 3rd Place
- 2010 - Black Belt -70kg: 2nd Place
- 2009 - Black Belt -70kg: 1st Place
- 2008 - Black Belt -70kg: 1st Place
- 2007 - Black Belt -70kg: 1st Place
- 2006 - Black Belt -70kg: 1st Place
IBJJF World No-Gi Championships
- 2012 - Black Belt -76kg: 1st Place
- 2008 - Black Belt -76kg: 1st Place
- 2007 - Black Belt -70kg: 1st Place
IBJJF Pan American Championships
- 2013 - Black Belt -70kg: 2nd Place
- 2012 - Black Belt -70kg: 2nd Place
- 2010 - Black Belt -70kg: 1st Place
- 2009 - Black Belt -70kg: 1st Place
- 2009 - Black Belt -Open Weight: 3rd Place
- 2008 - Black Belt -70kg: 1st Place
- 2007 - Black Belt -70kg: 1st Place
IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Championships
IBJJF European Open Championships
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
- 2011 - Black Belt -Absolute: 2nd Place
- 2011 - Black Belt -74kg: 3rd Place
- 2009 - Black Belt -65kg: 2nd Place
References
Tournament Results - Official Homepage
- CBJJ/IBJJF Tournament Results
- CBJJO Tournament Results
- Rubens Charles Maciel BJJ (GI) career on MARanking | Martial Arts Ranking
Recognition
- Gracie Magazine votes Cobrinha as the most consistent fighter of 2008
- Gracie Magazine names Cobrinha competitor of the year - 2008
- World Champions from last 10 yrs vote Cobrinha as having the best guard of the decade
- OnTheMat.com selects Cobrinha as the 2008 BJJ Fighter of Year
- 2008 World Championship trailer featuring Cobrinha
External links
- Official School Website
- Official Web Site
- Cobrinha Facebook Fan Page
- Alliance Martial Arts Web Site
- Cobrinha Highlight Video
- Rubens Charles Cobrinha on *BJJ Heroes
Notes
- ↑ http://www.lovatojr.com/2009/08/heavyweight-with-small-mans-game.html Rafael Lovato Jr article
- ↑ "Rubens Charles Maciel BJJ (GI) career on MARanking". Maranking.com. 2014-01-18. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
- ↑ http://www.graciemag.com/news/171/ARTICLE/13049/2009-01-21.html Gracie Magazine #143, Feb 2009