A Jiu-Jitsu Life With Leo Vieira: From World Champion To World Class Coach
A Jiu-Jitsu Life With Leo Vieira: From World Champion To World Class Coach
Viera talks all things jiu-jitsu, including training in the '80s as a kid, his ADCC career, and transition to successful coach and leader of Checkmat.
Leo Vieira is a legendary force in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. A multiple-time ADCC champ and IBJJF World Champion, as well as the Co-Founder of Checkmat, Leo Vieira has been responsible for shaping modern competition techniques and producing incredible talents for the better part of two decades.
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How Jacare's Generosity Gave Leo Vieira A Chance At Success
Leo Vieira describes the situation where "Jacare" Calvancati advised him to leave Rio for Sao Paolo and begin training with Fabio Gurgel.
Leo Vieira Addresses Gi vs No-Gi Debate
A world champion in both ADCC and the IBJJF, Leo Vieira has seen success at the highest level of competition in both gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu.
Leo Vieira On What It's Like To Coach An Athlete Like Buchecha
Thirteen-time World Champion Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida, one of jiu-jitsu's most decorated athletes of all time, is a student of Leo Viera. The checkmate leader discusses what makes him so special. Vieira also goes on to discuss what's coming next for Checkmat.