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Leandro Vieira
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For footballer, see Leandro Vieira (footballer).
Leandro Vieira is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor and competitor, and a co-founder of Checkmat. He is also the Brazilian jiu-jitsu head coach for the MMA team at American Kickboxing Academy, renowned for being one of the most successful teams in the world.
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Born | (1981-06-05) June 5, 1981 (age 43) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nickname | Leandrinho or Boneco do Posto | ||||||||||||||||||||
Residence | San Jose, California, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | Brazilian | ||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Division | Middle Heavyweight | ||||||||||||||||||||
Style | Brazilian jiu-jitsu | ||||||||||||||||||||
Team | Checkmat and American Kickboxing Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rank | 5th degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | ||||||||||||||||||||
Years active | 1988-present | ||||||||||||||||||||
Notable relatives | Léo Vieira and Ricardo Vieira | ||||||||||||||||||||
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