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Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles is the founder and head instructor of Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness in Los Angeles, the Alliance academy he opened in 2011. He received his black belt from Fernando “Terere” Augusto in 2005 and has since won 13 world championships, including IBJJF World titles in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2017, IBJJF No-Gi World titles in 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012, the CBJJO World Championship in 2005 and ADCC gold in 2013, 2015 and 2017. In 2017 he became the first black belt to complete the Super Slam, winning ADCC, the World Championship, the Pan Championship, the European Championship and the Brazilian Nationals in a single year. Known for an attacking style, his guard was voted Best Guard of the Decade by fellow world champions in Gracie Magazine. He is a member of both the IBJJF Hall of Fame and the ADCC Hall of Fame (2022). As a coach, Cobrinha leads world champions Kennedy Maciel, his son, and Jalen Fonacier, promoted Mikey Musumeci to third-degree black belt, and has coached Fabricio Werdum and Cris Cyborg. He teaches seminars and camps in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Portugal, Malta and Italy.
Associations
Connect with Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles through official links. Confirm dates and availability directly.
Achievements & Coaching
- ADCC Hall of Fame (2022)
- Founder of Cobrinha BJJ (Los Angeles, 2011)
- 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
- Head coach of world champions Kennedy Maciel and Jalen Fonacier
- Head instructor at Cobrinha BJJ in Los Angeles
- Fourth-degree black belt under Fernando "Terere" Augusto (black belt 2005)
- Opened Cobrinha BJJ in Los Angeles in 2011 as an Alliance academy
- ADCC Hall of Fame (2022)
- Seminars and camps in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Portugal, Malta and Italy
- Head coach of world champions Kennedy Maciel and Jalen Fonacier
- Promoted Mikey Musumeci to third-degree black belt (2024)
- Coached Fabricio Werdum and Cris Cyborg
Private training with Cobrinha
Academy black-belt privates: $220 per hour. Cobrinha's own rates and schedule are by request.
Training informationLos Angeles academy timetable
Published academy class information, not individual appointment availability.
Training informationCompetition class with Cobrinha
Taught by Cobrinha for blue to black belts, by invitation only. Ask the academy by email.
Training informationCobrinha Online Library
Online technique library: $24.99 per month or $239.99 per year, with a 3-day trial.
Training informationInstructional courses
BJJ Fanatics courses, including The Cobrinha Kimura Trap System and the CapoFit workout for grappling.
Training informationChecked 2026-10-08. Sources: Official biography, Private classes, Academy contact, Academy timetable, Competition class, ADCC Hall of Fame, Online library.
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Videos
Closed Guard
Open Guard
Butterfly Guard
De La Riva
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Playlists
Stretching for Jiu Jitsu
Synced playlist from Cobrinha BJJ YouTube channel.
Berimbolo BJJ Drills and Sweeps
Synced playlist from Cobrinha BJJ YouTube channel.
Capoeira and BJJ Drills Workout
Synced playlist from Cobrinha BJJ YouTube channel.
Judo For BJJ
Synced playlist from Cobrinha BJJ YouTube channel.
Cobrinha Sit Up Guard
Synced playlist from Cobrinha BJJ YouTube channel.
Technique of the Week
Synced playlist from Cobrinha BJJ YouTube channel.
After Thoughts
Synced playlist from Cobrinha BJJ YouTube channel.
Drills & Techniques
Synced playlist from Cobrinha BJJ YouTube channel.
Competition
Synced playlist from Cobrinha BJJ YouTube channel.
News & Fun
Synced playlist from Cobrinha BJJ YouTube channel.