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Rubens 'Cobrinha' Charles is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and champion competitor in both gi and no-gi competitions. A four-time IBJJF World champion (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009) and two-time ADCC champion (2013, 2017). In 2017 Cobrinha was the first person to achieve the "Super Grand Slam", winning the four IBJJF major tournaments (European, Pan, Brazilian National and World championships) and the ADCC World Championships all in the same year. He is the father of Kennedy Maciel and teaches and trains out of Cobrinha BJJ in Los Angeles.

  1. Rafa Mendes vs Cobrinha: A rivalidade que fez história nos tatames do ADCC

    Rafa Mendes vs Cobrinha: A rivalidade que fez história nos tatames do ADCC

    Jun 29, 2024

    Ao longo de seus quase vinte anos de história no Jiu-Jitsu competitivo, o ADCC foi palco de muitos duelos memoráveis em diversas partes do mundo, recebendo os principais nomes do esporte em seus tatames e proporcionando muita ação aos fãs do esporte. Em meio aos muitos nomes de peso que chegaram ao auge na organização, Rubens Cobrinha e Rafael Mendes foram dois grandes campeões que protagonizaram uma das maiores rivalidades no palco do Abu Dhabi Combat Club.
  2. IBJJF Grand Slam se conquista no ano ou na temporada? Entenda a diferença

    IBJJF Grand Slam se conquista no ano ou na temporada? Entenda a diferença

    May 31, 2024

    Cada vez mais próximo, o Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu da IBJJF neste ano de 2024, que começa no dia 29 de maio, trará aos fãs do esporte algumas respostas. Marcado para retornar à famosa Walter Pyramid, na cidade californiana de Long Beach, o torneio não só irá revelar quem são os melhores atletas da elite do esporte, mas também trará competidores que buscam uma conquista ainda maior: O Grand Slam da IBJJF.
  3. Worlds 2021 Crowned Most First Time Champions In 17 Seasons

    Worlds 2021 Crowned Most First Time Champions In 17 Seasons

    Dec 21, 2021

    All year, the 2021 jiu-jitsu season has shown signs that it could bring the changing of the guard, the rise of the next generation. Throughout the year, we’ve seen legacy champions fall to the young up-and-comers; we’ve seen new styles and strategies overthrow the more traditional ones.
  4. Ranking The Best 66kg Champs In ADCC History

    Ranking The Best 66kg Champs In ADCC History

    Apr 14, 2020

    Since its inception in 1998, the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) World Championships has been the premier no-gi competition, starting as a way for athletes from various disciplines to test themselves. Initially taking place yearly and then moving to a biennial affair, there have been 13 ADCC events so far in its history.
  5. VOTE NOW: 2017 Male Black Belt Of The Year

    VOTE NOW: 2017 Male Black Belt Of The Year

    Dec 18, 2017

    2017 is winding to a close so it's time to take a look back at the most accomplished athletes of the year!