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It's Science: Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles

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Welcome to another episode of “It’s Science”. We  continue our 2013 season with a look at Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles (2010-2013). Now on to the fun stuff…
 
Abstract: All matches observed of Cobrinha used in this small sample occurred at gi IBJJF events, inside his weight division, and between 2010-2013. Only techniques, occurrences, and outcomes that were recorded are displayed in the data below (i.e. if no butterfly sweeps occurred, there will not be a representation of that in the sample data). Matches were selected at random based on available matches  – selected using a random generator from 20 total available IBJJF matches matches between 2010-2013. This is a limited sample – but given the estimated amount of matches in this time period – it is well above the percentage necessary to create a scientifically validated trend sampling.
Breakdown: Some things simply get better with age. Cobrinha may be a perfect example of this mantra. While Rubens Charles once reigned as king of the featherweight class, it’s in the last few years where he may be at his most dominant. We decided to only study the past 3 years of competition to keep techniques and styles relevant, in doing-so we leave out a lot of the bulk of Cobrinha’s career. Fortunately, he has remained competitive and strong. In fact, one could argue that today, in 2013, he is at his very best.
Most impressively, Cobrinha submitted his opponent in 9 out of the 14 matches we observed. That’s a 75% submission rate in all of his tournament wins. You would be hard pressed to find many other active competitors doing the same, much less one that is over the age of 30. His average match length was very short because of this – roughly 6:15. When matches are short, it allows you to be aggressive, fast, and dynamic. Cobrinha does exactly that. He pulled guard in almost all of his matches, and used a slick combination of De La riva Guard and Sit-up guard to score first by sweeping his opponent. His opponents often made the mistake of fighting the sweep and giving their back. This was the beginning of their untimely end. In our observation, Conbrinha did not lose the back once. Once he got to your back, you were finished!
It’s not often you find a competitor who not only stands the test of time, but improves as they get older. Cobrinha is likely to join the ranks of top competitors like Saulo and Xande Ribeiro, Royler Gracie, Pe De Pano, and Megaton – to name a few – that have been a force at their weight well into their master and senior years.  This was truly one of the most fun studies we have done.
Notable stats:

  • Submitted 75% of his opponents in winning matches
  • Scored first 58% of the time
  • Pulled guard 79% of the time
  • 56% of his sweeps came from the Sit-up guard
  • He averaged 1.12 sweeps per match
  • He finished a choke from the back in 5/5 matches in which he achieved the position
  • 83% of his passes were a “knee-through style” pass
  • His average match length was approximately 6:15 (almost the length of a blue belts full match)

 

Top Competitor Cobrinha
Successes Sit-up guard
Avoided… Takedowns
Top Technique 1 Sit-up guard to Single Leg
Top Technique 2 Choke from the back
Number of Matches Observed 14
Submits Opponent 9
Wins by Points 3
Minutes of footage watched 84 minutes
Scores First 10
Total Wins 12
Total Loses 2
Sweeps (Position)
De la Riva Sweeps 5
Spider Sweeps 2
Sit-up Guard 8
Sweeps (Type)
Ankle Pick sweep 5
Scissor 2
Sit-up to single leg 8
Total Sweeps 15
Passes (Position)
Half-Guard 1
Standing 5
Passes (Type)
knee through 5
knee up, from hg to mount 1
Total Passes 6
Taking the Back
from passing the guard 1
guard 4
Total Back-Takes 5
Submissions (Position)
Back 5
Side Control 2
Closed Guard 1
Half-Guard Top 1
Submissions (Type)
choke from back 5
armbar  2
omoplata 1
cross collar top 1
Total Subs 9
Start of Match
Guard Pull 11
Pulled on by opponent 3
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3 Tips To Improve Tournament Jiu Jitsu Performance

Jiu jitsu is so much more than just a sport, or a form of competition, but there is no denying that this competitive desire is the focus of many jiu jitsu practitioners. So when it comes to competition, study and analysis can become useful tools that can assist in
So when it comes to competition, study and analysis can become useful tools that can assist in tournament and physical performance. If you haven’t read or observed our study of the 2012 World Championships, I highly recommend starting your research there. However, there are a few tips that you can start implementing now to improve tournament performance…

1:) Build a gameplan

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Guess what, the best in the world don’t just “see what happens”. The best in the world make it happen! You should do the same thing. If you haven’t checked out our series “It’s Science”, you should study up. One theme that comes across rather quickly is that the must successful competitors have a few things they are really good at, and then they put themselves in position to implement those strategies.
Building a gameplan is no easy task. In our book we will go into detail about how this can be done, but until then focus on a few important elements. Write down what you are best at (top 3), determine how you can get into these positions/scenarios, and figure out how you can go from your feet at the start of a match to one of these pre-determined positions. Once you have gone through this process, practice it religiously. If certain problems keep arising, make adjustments and move forward. A good gameplan is a series of events that you can put into place and seemingly fight above your normal ability level at.

2:) Focus on scoring (preferably, score first)

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If one thing sticks out from the 2012 World’s study, its that people that score first win. Regardless of the circumstances that lead to this anomaly, scoring first should be a high priority.  Make this a strong element of your gameplan if you want to be successful in tournament jiu jitsu. This means fighting or approaching your opponent differently than what you might typically do in the academy. It means fighting with your brain as much as your brawn.
It makes sense that scoring is directly proportionate to winning, but this concept seems to be a hard lesson for many. Many fight conservatively and leave points on the table throughout the match only to become tired and unable to score late in the match. Take points whenever they are available, you can never guarantee another opportunity. You will never look back on a tournament and say, “I shouldn’t have scored all those dang points!!!”.

3:) Diversify your training partners

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Why leave anything to chance? There is a time and place for everything, and while working with training partners of relative skill and size is best for building a gameplan, part of developing a complete gameplan is determining the multiple types of reactions to your strategy. Once you have developed a comfort with your style and gameplan, try testing it against training partners of all sizes, strengths, and abilities. Try to
Once you have developed a comfort with your style and gameplan, try testing it against training partners of all sizes, strengths, and abilities. Try to fully-understand the options your opponent has available them. What made our study of Rafael Mendes so amazing was how well he knew the options of his opponents. This lead to him dominating the competitive scene for a very long time. You won’t know all of the reactions until you have to account for the multiple body types and skill levels that are out there.
 

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KOZENFighter Grappling Series

St. Louis, MO – New to North America is the KOZEN Fighter Grappling Series®, a dynamic and fresh style of jiu jitsu tournament, designed with professional, friendly, and safe competition in mind. The KOZEN Fighter Grappling Series will bring the best elements of Brazilian jiu jitsu competition under one roof to cities across the United States. Competitors can expect to see professional levels of production, innovative technology, and a progressive, all-encompassing atmosphere for spectators.
Each of the KOZEN Fighter Grappling Series events will feature gi and no-gi jiu jitsu competition for children, adult males, adult females, teenagers, and masters (competitors over the age of 30). The tournaments will offer cutting edge online registration processes, streamlined bracketing and competitor tracking, professional regulation and production, and a promotional environment that will provide an upgraded experience for spectators and competitors alike. “It’s our mission to produce a high-quality Brazilian jiu jitsu tournament that you can feel good about bringing your kids, family, and friends to”, said co-founder, JW Wright.
The KOZEN Fighter Grappling Series was created by a group that includes JW and Laura Wright, the owners of Gracie Humaita St. Louis, Vince and Krista Anzelone, the founders of KOZEN Fight Gear, and Tyler and Jena Bishop, the founders of BishopBjj.com. “Collectively we have all been involved in creating and producing jiu jitsu tournaments for over a decade. We believe that the intellectual capital that we all possess in each unique area will help us provide our customers with a superior experience before, during, and after each one of our events”, said Wright. The group founders all agreed upon emphasizing the safety and quality of children’s jiu jitsu competition, as well as the professionalism and production quality of all adult and masters divisions. “This event should be fun and inspiring for the whole family. You should be able to bring children to compete, and they should feel good about their experience”, said Vince Anzelone. “This should be an event that you can feel good about asking your friends, teammates, and significant other to attend”, said Krista Anzelone.
The first installment of the KOZEN Fighter Grappling Series is the Kansas City Open. The event will take place on July 27th at South Valley middle school in Liberty, Missouri. “We think Kansas City is a great place to start this new series of events”, said Tyler Bishop. The Kansas City event will be competitors’ first exposure to the new KOZEN Fighter Grappling Series – which will feature top Brazilian jiu jitsu vendors, healthy snacks, and a professional staff that includes highly trained referees. “People are hungry for an event that espouses true jiu jitsu principles in a fair and safe environment. We want everyone who attends our events to feel like they were a part of something unique and special”, Bishop added.
The KOZEN Fighter Grappling Series plans to hold 2 more tournaments in 2013, including events in Springfield, MO (September 7th) and St. Louis, MO (November 2nd ). In 2014, the KOZEN Fighter Grappling Series is scheduled to hold over 12 tournaments across the United States. “We feel like we can put competitors and spectators in a position to experience jiu jitsu in the best way possible”, said Wright. For more information about the KOZEN Fighter Grappling Series and all of their upcoming jiu jitsu events visit www.KOZENFighter.com.

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