affiliation
Checkmat
Global Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu affiliation network and competition team founded by the Vieira brothers.
Core Identity
Organization NameCheckmat
Common NameCheckmat
Organization TypeAcademy affiliation and team network
Founded2008
FounderLeo VieiraRicardo "Ricardinho" Vieira
HeadquartersHistorical: Rio de Janeiro, BrazilCurrent: Distributed (global academy network)
Operational StatusActive
Primary DisciplineBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
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Affiliation Model
Affiliation StructureLarge-scale international academy network operating under the Checkmat brand and team identity.
Instruction CurriculumInstruction reflects shared technical standards and a competition-first team culture shaped by senior leadership.
Footprint
Global FootprintInternational network of affiliated academies across multiple regions.
Affiliated Gyms
- Praia CheckmatOrange County