Leandro Vieira
Introduction '''Leandro Vieira''' is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor and competitor, and a co-founder of Checkmat. He is also the Brazilian jiu-jitsu head coach for the MMA team at American Kickboxing Academy, renowned for being one of the most successful teams in the world.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu Leandro Vieira began training jiu-jitsu at a very young age: only 5 years old. He is known as one of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructors in the world. He has won medals at IBJJF Championships such as the Brazilian jiu-jitsu World Championships, Brazilian Nationals, Paulista Regionals, Las Vegas Open and Submission Ink Grappling Tournament. He holds a 4th-Degree Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.=== Leandro's records ==='''1999''' - 1st place Blue Belt Feather Weight at the Brazilian Nationals'''2000''' - 3rd place Purple Belt Feather Weight at the World jiu-jitsu Championship'''2002''' - 1st place Brown Belt at the Regional Paulista jiu-jitsu Championship'''2010''' - 3rd place Black Belt Absolute Division at Submission Ink Grappling Tournament'''2010''' - 3rd place Black Belt Master Medium Heavy at the Las Vegas International Open'''2011''' - 2nd place Black Belt Master Medium Heavy at the Las Vegas International Open
Checkmat BJJ One of the most successful teams in contemporary Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Checkmat's worldwide headquarters is in São Paulo, Brazil. CheckMat was established in 2008 by its founder and head coach, Leo Vieira. Since its creation, Checkmat has become one of the top teams in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.=== Checkmat's records ==='''2013'''2nd Place - World Championship1st Place - European Open Championship Adult and Female3rd Place - European Open Championship Master & Senior3rd Place - European Open No-Gi Championship'''2012'''1st Place - Pan Kids Championship2nd Place - Pan Championship'''2011'''1st Place - World No-Gi Championship2nd Place - World Championship1st Place - Brazilian Nationals Adult2nd Place - Brazilian Nationals Female3rd Place -  European Open Championship Adult1st Place -  European Open Championship Female1st Place -  European Open Championship Master & Senior2nd Place -  European Open Championship Novice'''2010'''2nd Place -  World No-Gi Championship Adult2nd Place -  World No-Gi Championship Female3rd Place -  World Championship2nd Place -  European Open Championship Adult1st Place -  European Open Championship Master & Senior3rd Place -  European Open Championship Novice'''2009'''1st Place -  World No-Gi Championship Adult3rd Place -  World Championship1st Place -  European Open Championship Adult2nd Place -  European Open Championship Master & Senior3rd Place -  European Open Championship Novice'''2008'''1st Place - World No-Gi Championship
American Kickboxing Academy The American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) is a martial arts gym based in San Jose, California. It is one of the pioneering schools of mixed martial arts (MMA). There are two locations in San Jose, AKA headquarters and their sister academy in South San Jose. In 2014 AKA opened AKA Thailand Gym in Phuket Thailand. Prominent trainers include Brazilian jiu-jitsu master Leandro Vieira, Bob Cook, Derek Yuen, Javier Mendez, and Andy Fong. Within the facility, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Wrestling and Boxing classes are taught. Additional programs include conditioning and circuit training with TRX Suspension and Combat Circuit.
References * Official Vieira Bros Web Site* Official Checkmat Website* Official Checkmat USA* International Brazilian jiu-jitsu Federation Website