Rubens Charles Maciel
Rubens Charles Maciel, aka "Cobrinha" and sometimes referred to as Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 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
- 1st place - Black Belt -70kg 2017
- 3rd Place - Black Belt -70kg 2016
- 2nd Place - Black Belt -70kg 2015
- 2nd Place - Black Belt -70kg 2014
- 3rd Place - Black Belt -70kg 2013
- 2nd Place - Black Belt -70kg 2012
- 3rd Place - Black Belt -70kg 2011
- 2nd Place - Black Belt -70kg 2010
- 1st Place - Black Belt -70kg 2009
- 1st Place - Black Belt -70kg 2008
- 1st Place - Black Belt -70kg 2007
- 1st Place - Black Belt -70kg 2006
IBJJF World No-Gi Championships
- 1st Place - Black Belt -67,5kg 2012
- 1st Place - Black Belt -73,5kg 2011
- 1st Place - Black Belt -67,5kg 2008
- 1st Place - Black Belt -67,5kg 2007
IBJJF Pan American Championships
- 1st Place - Black Belt -70kg 2017
- 2nd Place - Black Belt -70kg 2013
- 2nd Place - Black Belt -70kg 2012
- 1st Place - Black Belt -70kg 2010
- 1st Place - Black Belt -70kg 2009
- 3rd Place - Black Belt -70kg 2009 - Absolute
- 1st Place - Black Belt -70kg 2008
- 1st Place - Black Belt -70kg 2007
IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Championships
- 1st Place - Black Belt -70kg 2008
IBJJF European Championships
- 1st Place - Black Belt -70kg 2017
- 1st Place - Black Belt -70kg 2013
IBJJF Brazilian National Championships
- 1st Place - Black Belt -70kg 2017
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
- 2nd Place - Black Belt -70kg 2011 - Absolute
- 3rd Place - Black Belt -74kg 2011
- 2nd Place - Black Belt -65kg 2009