5x Jiu-Jitsu world champion Rubens Charles ‘Cobrinha’ has incorporated Capoeira into his Jiu-Jitsu years ago. According to him, it has helped to to improve his BJJ game. On his Instagram account, Cobrinha explained why.
Capoeira helped me to take my Jiu Jitsu to the next level when I started it. So I will continue practice it to keep improving my BJJ, balance, motor coordination and flexibility.
In the video below, at Alliance Los Angeles, Cobrinha demonstrates how he incorporated the capoeira into his Jiu-Jitsu:
Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles Capoeira warm up before ADCC match- 2009:
Cobrinha 30 mins Capoeira workout at his academy
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