Rubens Charles Maciel | |
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Born | Londrina, Parana, Brazil | December 24, 1979
Other names | Cobrinha[1] |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
Weight | 154 lb (70 kg; 11.0 st) |
Team | Alliance Jiu Jitsu |
Rank | black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
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
- 2017 - Black Belt -70kg: 1st Place
- 2016 - Black Belt -70kg: 3rd Place
- 2015 - Black Belt -70kg: 2nd Place
- 2014 - Black Belt -70kg: 2nd Place
- 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
- 2011 - Black Belt -76kg: 1st Place
- 2008 - Black Belt -76kg: 1st Place
- 2007 - Black Belt -70kg: 1st Place
IBJJF Pan American Championships
- 2017 - Black Belt -70kg: 1st Place
- o/000162/pt-BR/Resultados.pdf 2013 - Black Belt -70 kg: 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 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
- 2011 - Black Belt -Absolute: 2nd Place
- 2011 - Black Belt -74kg: 3rd Place
- 2009 - Black Belt -65kg: 2nd Place
References
- ^ Jones, Phil (3 July 2023). "The 20 Best BJJ Nicknames". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Fighter: Rubens Charles Maciel 'Cobrinha'". Martial Arts Ranking. MARanking. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ^ "The Guard - Everything regarding Jiu-Jitsu's main weapon". Gracie Magazine. No. 143. 21 January 2009. Archived from the original on 12 May 2009.
- ^ "Rubens 'Cobrinha' Charles Becomes Tenth Inductee in ADCC Hall of Fame". 25 January 2022.
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