Leandro Vieira is a

Brazilian jiu-jitsu Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ; pt, jiu-jitsu brasileiro ) is a self-defence martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting (ne-waza) and submission holds. BJJ focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, control ...

instructor and competitor, and a co-founder of

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, who leads Checkmat with his brothers Ricardo Vieira and Leandro Vieira. Checkmat currently ...

. He is also the Brazilian jiu-jitsu head coach for the

MMA Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

team at

American Kickboxing Academy The American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) is a martial arts gym based in San Jose, California. It is one of the pioneering schools of mixed martial arts (MMA). In 2014, AKA opened the ''AKA Thailand'' gym in Phuket, Thailand. Prominent trainers inc ...

, renowned for being one of the most successful teams in the world.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Leandro Vieira began training jiu-jitsu at a very young age: only 5 years old. He is known as one of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructors in the world. He has won medals at IBJJF Championships such as the Brazilian jiu-jitsu World Championships, Brazilian Nationals, Paulista Regionals, Las Vegas Open and Submission Ink Grappling Tournament. He holds a 4th-Degree Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Leandro's records

1999 - 1st place Blue Belt Feather Weight at the Brazilian Nationals
2000 - 3rd place Purple Belt Feather Weight at the World jiu-jitsu Championship
2002 - 1st place Brown Belt at the Regional Paulista jiu-jitsu Championship
2010 - 3rd place Black Belt Absolute Division at Submission Ink Grappling Tournament
2010 - 3rd place Black Belt Master Medium Heavy at the Las Vegas International Open
2011 - 2nd place Black Belt Master Medium Heavy at the Las Vegas International Open

Checkmat BJJ

One of the most successful teams in contemporary Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Checkmat's worldwide headquarters is in

São Paulo São Paulo (, ; Portuguese for 'Saint Paul') is the most populous city in Brazil, and is the capital of the state of São Paulo, the most populous and wealthiest Brazilian state, located in the country's Southeast Region. Listed by the GaWC a ...

, Brazil.

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, who leads Checkmat with his brothers Ricardo Vieira and Leandro Vieira. Checkmat currently ...

was established in 2008 by its founder and head coach, Leo Vieira. Since its creation,

has become one of the top teams in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Checkmat's records

2013
2nd Place - World Championship
1st Place - European Open Championship Adult and Female
3rd Place - European Open Championship Master & Senior
3rd Place - European Open No-Gi Championship 2012
1st Place - Pan Kids Championship2012 Pan Kids Championship Results
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2nd Place - Pan Championship2012 Pan Championship Results
, IBJJF. 2011
1st Place - World No-Gi Championship
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2nd Place - World Championship
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1st Place - Brazilian Nationals Adult
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2nd Place - Brazilian Nationals Female 3rd Place - European Open Championship Adult
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1st Place - European Open Championship Female 1st Place - European Open Championship Master & Senior 2nd Place - European Open Championship Novice 2010
2nd Place - World No-Gi Championship Adult
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2nd Place - World No-Gi Championship Female
3rd Place - World Championship
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2nd Place - European Open Championship Adult
IBJJF.
1st Place - European Open Championship Master & Senior 3rd Place - European Open Championship Novice 2009
1st Place - World No-Gi Championship Adult
, IBJJF.
3rd Place - World Championship
, IBJJF.
1st Place - European Open Championship Adult
, IBJJF.
2nd Place - European Open Championship Master & Senior
3rd Place - European Open Championship Novice 2008
1st Place - World No-Gi Championship
, IBJJF.

American Kickboxing Academy

The American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) is a martial arts gym based in San Jose, California. It is one of the pioneering schools of mixed martial arts (MMA). There are two locations in San Jose, AKA headquarters and their sister academy in South San Jose. In 2014 AKA opened AKA Thailand Gym in Phuket Thailand. Prominent trainers include Brazilian jiu-jitsu master Leandro Vieira, Bob Cook, Derek Yuen, Javier Mendez, and Andy Fong. Within the facility, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Wrestling and Boxing classes are taught. Additional programs include conditioning and circuit training with TRX Suspension and Combat Circuit.

References

Official Vieira Bros Web SiteOfficial Checkmat WebsiteOfficial Checkmat USA
{{DEFAULTSORT:Vieira, Leandro Living people 1981 births Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Sportspeople from Rio de Janeiro (city) ja:アンドレ・ガウヴァオン