Rubens Charles Maciel
 | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
| Rubens Charles Maciel | |
|---|---|
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Brazil
| ||
Grappling
| ||
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
| ||
 |
2009 Barcelona, Spain |
-66kg |
|
2011 Nottingham, UK |
-66kg |
 |
2013 Beijing, China |
-66kg |
|
2015 Sao Paulo, Brazil |
-66kg |
|
2017 Espoo, Finland |
-66kg |
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
| ||
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
| ||
|
2006 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
-70 kg |
|
2007 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2008 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2009 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2010 California, USA |
-70 kg |
 |
2011 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2012 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2013 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2014 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2015 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2016 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2017 California, USA |
-70 kg |
Nogi World Championship
| ||
|
2007 California, USA |
-67.5 kg |
|
2008 California, USA |
-73.5 kg |
|
2011 California, USA |
-67.5 kg |
|
2012 California, USA |
-67.5 kg |
| Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
|
2007 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2008 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2009 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2009 California, USA |
Absolute |
|
2010 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2012 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2013 California, USA |
-70 kg |
|
2017 California, USA |
-70 kg |
| Pan American No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
|
2008 California, USA |
-76 kg |
| Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
|
2017 California, USA |
-76 kg |
| European Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
|
2013 Lisbon, Portugal |
-70 kg |
|
2017 Lisbon, Portugal |
-70 kg |
World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup
| ||
|
2009 Abu Dhabi, UAE |
-65 kg |
|
2011 Abu Dhabi, UAE |
-74 kg |
|
2011 Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Absolute |
Rubens Charles Maciel (born December 24, 1979), aka "Cobrinha" and sometimes referred to as Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles, is a
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
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