Rubens Charles Maciel
Introduction '''Rubens Charles Maciel''' (born December 24, 1979), aka "Cobrinha" and sometimes referred to as Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) competitor. He is considered the best featherweight in the decade  and to be among the best pound for pound jiu jitsu competitors in the world. Cobrinha is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Fernando "Terere" Augusto and a member of Alliance Jiu Jitsu. Cobrinha has won a total of six world championship titles in Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a black belt in the featherweight (or lightweight) category. He started training BJJ in 2000, received his black belt in 2005, and has since medaled in every World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in which he has competed - a total of ten. He is known for his attacking style of jiu jitsu and, in particular, for his guard. His guard was voted the best Guard of the Decade by fellow World Champions.Before opening his own school Cobrinha BJJ in Los Angeles, California, in 2011, he was an instructor at the Alliance Jiu Jitsu headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. One of his notable students is Fabricio Werdum. On January 24, 2022, Cobrinha was announced as the tenth member of the inaugural class of the ADCC Hall of Fame.
Championship record ===IBJJF World Championships===*  '''2017 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place*  '''2016 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 3rd Place*  '''2015 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 2nd Place*  '''2014 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 2nd Place*  '''2013 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 3rd Place*  '''2012 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 2nd Place*  '''2011 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 3rd Place*  '''2010 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 2nd Place*  '''2009 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place*  '''2008 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place*  '''2007 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place*  '''2006 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place===IBJJF World No-Gi Championships===*  '''2012 - Black Belt -76kg:''' 1st Place*  '''2011 - Black Belt -76kg:''' 1st Place*  '''2008 - Black Belt -76kg:''' 1st Place*  '''2007 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place===IBJJF Pan American Championships===*  '''2017 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place*  o/000162/pt-BR/Resultados.pdf '''2013 - Black Belt -70 kg:''' 2nd Place*  '''2012 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 2nd Place*  '''2010 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place*  '''2009 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place*  '''2009 - Black Belt -Open Weight:''' 3rd Place*  '''2008 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place*  '''2007 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place===IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Championships===*  '''2008 - Black Belt -76kg:''' 1st Place===IBJJF European Championships===*  '''2017 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place*  '''2013 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place===IBJJF Brazilian National Championships===*  '''2017 - Black Belt -70kg:''' 1st Place===ADCC 2017 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Finland===* -66 kg: 1st place===ADCC 2015 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Sao Paulo===* -66 kg: 1st place===ADCC 2013 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Beijing===* -66 kg: 1st place===ADCC 2011 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Nottingham===* -66 kg: 2nd place===ADCC 2009 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Barcelona===* -66 kg: 2nd place===World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup===*  '''2011 - Black Belt -Absolute:''' 2nd Place*  '''2011 - Black Belt -74kg:''' 3rd Place*  '''2009 - Black Belt -65kg:''' 2nd Place
References '''Tournament Results - Official Homepage'''*  CBJJ/IBJJF Tournament Results*  CBJJO Tournament Results*  Rubens Charles Maciel BJJ (GI) career on MARanking | Martial Arts Ranking'''Recognition'''* Gracie Magazine votes Cobrinha as the most consistent fighter of 2008* Gracie Magazine names Cobrinha competitor of the year - 2008* World Champions from last 10 yrs vote Cobrinha as having the best guard of the decade* OnTheMat.com selects Cobrinha as the 2008 BJJ Fighter of Year* 2008 World Championship trailer featuring Cobrinha
External links * Official School Website* Official Web Site* Alliance Martial Arts Web Site* Rubens Charles Cobrinha on * BJJ Heroes