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In this section the brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner gets the spotlight. From white belt to black belt, everyone deserves the centerstage. If you would like to spotlight yourself, your training partner, or your instructor check out our submissions page.
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Written by Derek@fightsportsmma.com from Cobrinha's Facebook
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Thursday, 13 August 2009 19:35 |
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 An interview with 4x mundial champion Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles was taken from his very own facebook page . All the questions were submitted by fans and answered by Cobrinha. Special thanks to Derek for giving monkeygripworld permission to re-post the interview. Be sure to check out the fanpage since there's a lot of direct news from Cobrinha.
Thank you to all who posted questions – there were nearly 70 questions from people all over the world. To make the interview smooth, my team had to consolidate similar questions and rephrase a few. I wish I could have answered everyone's directly. I hope you enjoy the interview …
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 06 August 2009 14:36 |
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 Julio was born in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Julio's first sport was surfing and as a surfer, he was twice Rio de Janeiro State Champion and 3 times Brazilian College Champion (Faculdade Candido Mendes - 1982, 1983 and 1984), Saquarema Ala Moana Champion (1978), Pier Ipanema Champion (1975), and member of the Company Surf Competition Team and Brazilian Nuts Surf Competition Team.
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Written by Eduardo Barros
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Thursday, 06 August 2009 14:13 |
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 Eduardo 'Dudu' Barros was born in Brazil in 1980. At the age of 11 Dudu began studying Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Carlson Gracie Sr. He excelled and quickly became a top student. Dudu competed in several regional and national competitions in Brazil and consistently placed first. Later Dudu competed in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Nationals, where he was a 4 time winner. Eduardo, later had the opportunity to study under the legendary instructor Andre Pederneiras (a 5th Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Sr.). In 1997 Dudu relocated to the United States and created the Dudu Barros Jiu Jitsu Academy. Dudu is also an alumni of Kent State Uniiversity where he majored in Business Administration and earned an MBA from The University of Phoenix. Dudu is a current member of the Nova Uniao Jiu-Jitsu Team and is a BJJ Black Belt.
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 06 August 2009 14:00 |
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 Beginning his journey in the martial arts at the age of 11, by 17 Steve had earned his first black belt in Tae Kwon Do. After moving to Florida, he started training Judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) with Bill Murphy and Marcio Simas and recieved the purple belt under the Gracie Barra system. Bill stepped down and 2nd Degree Royce Gracie Black Belt, Charles dos Anjos, took over as head instructor of the Florida school. Soon after, Steve recived the brown and black belts under Master Royce Gracie.
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