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3 photosProfessor Jalen Fonacier
Black Belt
Professor Jalen Fonacier is an elite black belt competitor and instructor under the legendary Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles. He is a highly accomplished competitor in the rooster weight division, holding prestigious titles such as two-time IBJJF World Champion and 2026 IBJJF European Champion, with a 4-0 record at UFC BJJ. Professor Jalen represents the world-class competitive pedigree of the Cobrinha lineage.
Associations
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Achievements & Coaching
Major Titles
Verified achievements recognized on the rankings.
- Black belt under Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles (2024)
Coaching & Training
- Black belt under Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles, promoted at the 2024 IBJJF Worlds after winning brown belt gold
- Teaches at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu South Bay by Cobrinha (Lawndale, CA)
- Competes for Cobrinha BJJ (Alliance Los Angeles)
- Ranked No. 1 male roosterweight black belt by FloGrappling (June 2026)
- Teaches gi seminars, including Las Vegas and Carlsbad in 2026
Classes at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu South Bay
Jalen teaches at the academy in Lawndale, CA. Check the academy for class times and private lessons.
Training informationChecked 2026-10-08. Sources: BJJ Heroes biography, IBJJF 2026 Worlds recap, FloGrappling rankings, 2024 promotion.
Seminar & camp history
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2 seminars and camps in 2 cities since 2026. Events Jalen Fonacier taught, from published event listings.
Videos
Matches & highlights
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Conversations & interviews
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