Chico Mendes (Blackbelt - CHECKMAT) - Welcome to the fam!

MOYA Brand is stoked to announce the Newest Edition to the Family:  CHECKMAT Blackbelt Chico Mendes!  Chico is a Blackbelt directly under Legendary Jiu Jitsu Practitioner Leo Vieira (CHECKMAT Co - Founder) and a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.   

Background:

After extensive seminars around the world and sharing the explosive CHECKMAT Style of Jiu Jitsu, Chico decided to make a life changing decision, not just for the Team but for his family (Father of 5) - Chico packed up all his belongings and relocated to England.  While in England, Chico taught at a local Academy when an opportunity presented itself to establish his own Academy in Bristol England - accomplishing a lifetime dream.  Chico is known as one of the Pioneers of Checkmat, establishing the Team throughout Europe.  Chico currently has affiliations across Europe including:  United Kingdom, Poland, Greece, Germany, Cyprus, Spain and Switzerland.

Chico is currently in the USA competing and instructing seminars across the US.  In 2016 alone, Chico has competed and placed in the following tournaments:

14 medals in less than 2 months!!!!
3rd Pan-American (heavy)
3rd Chicago Spring (heavy)
1st Chicago Spring NOGI (heavy)
2nd Chicago Spring NOGI (open)
2nd New York Spring (heavy)
3rd New York Spring (open)
1st New York Spring NOGI (heavy)
2nd New York Spring NOGI (open)
1st San Antonio Spring (division)
2nd San Antonio Spring (open)
2nd San Antonio Spring NOGI (division)
2nd San Antonio Spring NOGI (open)
2nd Atlanta BJJ Pro (division)
3rd Atlanta BJJ Pro (open)

3rd place European (division), 2nd place London Winter Open (division) and 3rd place London Winter Open (open).

Congrats brother, very excited to have you with us on this journey!