Organization
Checkmat
Overview
Checkmat is a global BJJ affiliation founded by the Vieira brothers, known for a strong international competition presence across gi and no-gi formats.
Affiliation
Core Identity
Organization name Checkmat
Common name Checkmat
Organization type Academy affiliation and team network
Founded 2008
Founder
- Leo Vieira
- Ricardo "Ricardinho" Vieira
Headquarters (historical) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Headquarters (current) Distributed (global academy network)
Operational status Active
Primary discipline Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
Affiliation Model
Affiliation structure Large-scale international academy network operating under the Checkmat brand and team identity.
Instruction / curriculum Instruction reflects shared technical standards and a competition-first team culture shaped by senior leadership.
Affiliated Gyms
Footprint
Global footprint International network of affiliated academies across multiple regions.