Rubens Charles Maciel, aka “Cobrinha” is considered by many to be the best featherweight in history and among the best pound for pound jiu-jitsu competitors in the world. In 2017, he  became the first (and only) black belt in history to complete the Super Slam by winning all 5 major tournaments (ADCC, World Championship, Pan Championship, European Championship, and Brazilian Nationals) in a single year.  Cobrinha received his black belt under Fernando “Terere” Augusto in 2005 and is a member of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu. Since being awarded his black belt, he has won nearly every World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in which he has competed – a total of 13. He is known for his attacking style and for his guard which was voted the Best Guard of the Decade by fellow World Champions in Gracie Magazine.

World Championship Titles

• CBJJO World Champion (2005)

• IBJJF World Champion (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2017)

• IBJJF World No Gi Champion (2007, 2008, 2011, 2012)

• ADCC Champion (2013, 2015, 2017)

Kennedy Maciel is a black belt under Cobrinha. He started training in 2012 after moving to LA from his hometown of São Carlos, Brazil. He has an impressive competition resume which includes winning a World Championship at every colored belt from white to brown.  He was also the 2016 European Champion (purple belt), 2017 Pan Champion (brown belt) and 2017 Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion (brown belt). He helps with the adult classes.