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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