Rubens Charles “Cobrinha” is proud with good reason, as he was just promoted by his master, Jacare, this Saturday, in Atlanta, Georgia, to having the first stripe on his black belt. Now three years as a black belt, Cobrinha has conquered three world titles and two Pan-Americans. Jacare commented on having promoted the athlete.

“Cobrinha came to Atlanta before the 2007 Pan to teach a seminar along with Fabio Gurgel and Marcelo Garcia. Ever since he has been living here and teaching at the Alliance USA headquarters, being a very dedicated athlete and a Jiu-Jitsu teacher totally focused on his students,” said the master in praise.

“Never in my life have I seen such hunger to win. I’ve never had to tell him to train or do this or that. He wakes up every day fully disposed to do everything he can to remain the biggest name at featherweight of present day. He’s making history at black belt as one of the greatest athletes, breaking records and is always one of the standouts in whatever competition he’s in, always representing Alliance with great heart,” stated Jacare.

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Prietenul Absoluto, Eddie Kone (centura neagra sub Royler Gracie si instructor principal al EK BJJ), face ultimele pregatiri pentru deschiderea unui complex de exceptie in Londra: Ultimate Fitness Centre. Acesta va cuprinde spatii de antrenament (incluzand ring si cusca) pentru Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai sau Shootboxing, dar si spatii pentru conditionare fizica. Eddie a incheiat un contract de sponsorizare pentru noua sala cu celebra firma de bauturi energizante Rockstar, sponsor printre altii al luptatorului de MMA Murilo „Ninja” Rua. Absoluto ii ureaza mult succes!

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