Bruno Protásio is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Checkmat BJJ, a team founded and led by Mestre Leonardo Vieira; which has its headquarters in Long Beach, California.
Bruno had direct teaching under Thiago and Bruno Barreto, leaders of Checkmat Natal in Brazil.
They are known for forming great fighters that compete worldwide. The Checkmat team is known for its focus on results in the major international calendar competitions. Even though this team has a quest to make great fighters. They also cater to anyone with different goals like personal defense, weight loss, cardio health and to improve quality of life.
Bruno Protásio has accumulated several international titles throughout his 20-year career in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and since arriving in America 2 years ago, he has accumulated 45 titles, 43 of them by the IBJJF – (International Brazilian Jui Jitsu federation). His most current Statistics:
Double Gold in the NY Pro-IBJJF (class and open class)
3rd place in the worlds No Gi - IBJJF
2 place in the Panamas No GI – IBJJF
Currently he holds 34th place at the international ranking IBJJF with 1350 registered athletes.
