Checkmat
Checkmat is an international Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu association and team, headquartered in Long Beach, California, USA. It was founded in 2008 by Leo Vieira,[1] who leads Checkmat with his brothers Ricardo Vieira[2] and Leandro Vieira.
| Also known as | Checkmat BJJ |
|---|---|
| Date founded | 2008 |
| Country of origin |  Brazil |
| Founder | Leo Vieira Ricardo Vieira Leandro Vieira |
| Current head | Leo Vieira |
| Arts taught | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Official website | CheckMat BJJ |
The name "Checkmat" is derived from the chess term "checkmate" and the word "mat", being the surface on which Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is usually practiced. The Vieira brothers saw similarities in the strategic and tactical nature of chess and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.[3]
Notable fighters
References
- "Leonardo "Leozinho" Vieira | BJJ Heroes". www.bjjheroes.com. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
- "Ricardo "Ricardinho" Vieira | BJJ Heroes". www.bjjheroes.com. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
- Vieira brothers
External links
- Checkmat BJJ Heroes Page
- Official Vieira Bros Web Site
- CheckMat Website
- International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Website
- Impact MMA (Checkmat Singapore) website
- Checkmat MARanking profile Statistics and BJJ (GI) main titles since 2004
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