Ricardo Vieira
Ricardo Vieira began in Romero Cavalcanti’s children’s class, placed first in the 2001 IBJJF black belt light-feather division, and leads Checkmat Europe.
Biography
Sources for this profile
BJJ Heroes, “Ricardo Vieira,” n.d.(opens in a new tab)
BJJ Heroes identifies the requested person as Ricardo Alcantara Vieira, known as Ricardinho or Rico, and says he began jiu-jitsu at five in Romero Cavalcanti's children's class.
Where in the source: Ricardo Vieira Jiu Jitsu — Full Name/Nicknames and biography paragraph 1
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International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, “World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2001,” results page.(opens in a new tab)
The IBJJF's official 2001 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship results list Ricardo Vieira of Alliance in first place in Adult / Black / Male / Light Feather.
Where in the source: World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2001 — athletes results by category, Adult / Black / Male / Light Feather
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Checkmat Brazil, “Sobre Nós,” n.d.(opens in a new tab)
Checkmat Brazil says the team began in 2008 when Léo Vieira formed a new team with his brothers and students, naming Ricardo Vieira, Leandro Vieira, Chico Mendes, and Sebastian Lalli.
Where in the source: Sobre Nós — opening paragraph
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Checkmat Europe Affiliations, “About Us,” n.d.(opens in a new tab)
Checkmat Europe describes itself as Checkmat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's official European branch, says Checkmat was founded in 2008 by Leo, Ricardo, and Leandro Vieira, and identifies Ricardo Vieira as the branch's leader.
Where in the source: About Us — opening paragraph and “Our Mission” paragraph 2
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Competition results
| Year | Event | Result | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | IBJJF World ChampionshipSource: en.wikipedia.org-64 kgGiVerified | 1st place | -64 kgGiVerified |