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Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles
Black Belt
IBJJF Hall of Fame
Instructor and ranked competitor representing Cobrinha BJJ & Fitness.
Associations
Performance Scorecard
Dynamic skill index based on verified matches and accomplishments.
3,760Overall Score
S-Tier
Performance RankGi BJJ2,010
No-Gi / Submission Grappling1,700
3ADCC
9IBJJF
Major Titles
Verified achievements recognized on the rankings.
- BJJ Super Slam Champion (2017)
- Super Grand Slam Champion (2017)
- IBJJF Hall of Fame Inductee
- 5x IBJJF World Champion (Gi)
- 4x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion
- 3x ADCC World Champion
- First Grappler to win the Super Grand Slam
- 5x IBJJF World Champion (Adult Black Belt Gi)
- ADCC Champion
- Promoter & Head Coach of World Champions Jalen Fonacier, Kennedy Maciel, and coach of Mikey Musumeci
- 6x IBJJF World Champion (Adult Black Belt Gi)
- 4x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion (Adult Black Belt)
- Founder of Cobrinha BJJ
Detailed Description
Rubens Charles Maciel, widely known as "Cobrinha", is a legendary 7x World Jiu-Jitsu Champion (6x Gi, 4x No-Gi) and 3x ADCC Champion. He is one of only a few people to win the BJJ "Super Grand Slam" in a single year, and is considered one of the greatest featherweights of all time. He is the head coach and founder of Cobrinha BJJ.
Notable Students
6
Black Belt
Key Accomplishments
- IBJJF No-Gi World Champion
- ADCC Silver Medalist
- 2026 IBJJF European Champion
+ 7 more accomplishments
Black Belt
Key Accomplishments
- 1x IBJJF World Champion Gi (2022)
- 2x CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Champion (2019, 2023)
- 1x IBJJF European Champion (2020)
+ 4 more accomplishments
Black Belt
Key Accomplishments
- UFC Heavyweight Champion
- ADCC Champion
Brown Belt
Key Accomplishments
- BJJ Instructor at Alliance Jiu Jitsu South Bay
- Over a decade of BJJ and grappling competitive experience
- Represented Cobrinha BJJ at prominent local grappling tournaments
Black Belt
Key Accomplishments
- BJJ Black Belt under Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles
- Head Instructor and General Manager at Alliance Jiu Jitsu South Bay
Black Belt
Key Accomplishments
- 4x IBJJF World Champion Gi (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021)
- 1x IBJJF World Champion No-Gi (2016)
- 2x IBJJF European Champion (2017, 2020)
+ 2 more accomplishments