Eddie Bravo facts for kids
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| Born | Edgar A. Cano May 15, 1970 Santa Ana, California, U.S. |
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| Other names | Edgy Brah, The Twister, Look into it | |||||||||||||
| Residence | Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. | |||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7.5 in (171 cm) | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 183 lb (83 kg) | |||||||||||||
| Rank | 4th degree black belt in BJJ under Jean Jacques Machado | |||||||||||||
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Edgar Bravo (born Edgar A. Cano on May 15, 1970) is an American martial arts teacher, musician, and podcaster. After earning his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2003, Bravo created his own unique style of jiu-jitsu.
He founded the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu school, which teaches his special techniques. He also started a grappling competition called the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI). He is a frequent guest on podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience.
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Early Life and First Hobbies
Edgar A. Cano was born in California. He later changed his last name to Bravo, which was his stepfather's name. His parents were both from Mexico.
Growing up, Bravo loved music and learned to play the drums and guitar. He started several bands, hoping to become a famous musician. He also enjoyed sports, playing American football and joining his high school's wrestling team.
In 1991, Bravo moved to Hollywood to follow his music dreams. He also started taking karate classes. In 1994, he watched Royce Gracie win an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event. This inspired him to start learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu with instructor Jean Jacques Machado.
Career in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
In 1998, Bravo decided to focus only on Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He earned his blue belt and began creating new moves. One of his famous moves is called the "Twister," a type of submission hold.
In 1999, Bravo earned his purple belt. He then developed his most famous technique, the rubber guard. This is a special way of controlling an opponent from the ground.
The 2003 ADCC Tournament
In 2003, Bravo competed in the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship. This is a very important grappling tournament. At the time, Bravo was only a brown belt, so he was not expected to win.
In his first match, he surprised everyone by defeating Gustavo Dantas with a choke. In his next match, he faced Royler Gracie, a world-famous champion. Bravo used his rubber guard and other unique moves. He won the match by using a triangle choke, which was a huge upset. Bravo later lost in the semi-finals, but his performance made him famous.
After the tournament, his instructor Jean Jacques Machado awarded him a black belt. Bravo then opened his first 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu school in Los Angeles. His schools teach a "no-gi" style of jiu-jitsu, which means students train without the traditional uniform.
Rematch with Royler Gracie
In 2014, Bravo and Royler Gracie had a rematch. They had both been retired from competing for many years. The match had a special rule: the only way to win was to make the other person "tap out" or submit.
The match lasted twenty minutes. Bravo used many of his signature moves, including one called the "electric chair." Gracie defended well and did not tap out. Because no one submitted before time ran out, the match was declared a draw.
Creating New Competitions
In 2014, Bravo started his own grappling tournament called the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI). It became very popular. In 2016, the EBI partnered with the UFC to show its events on the UFC Fight Pass streaming service.
Bravo also created Combat Jiu-Jitsu (CJJ). This is a type of grappling that allows open-hand strikes when the fighters are on the ground. He started the Combat Jiu-Jitsu World Championships, which are still held today.
More recently, Bravo started Medusa, a jiu-jitsu event just for female competitors. He continues to create new events for the grappling community.
Instructor Lineage
Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie Sr. → Carlos Gracie Jr. → Jean Jacques Machado → Eddie Bravo
Submission Grappling Record
| 7 Matches, 5 Wins (3 Submissions), 1 Loss, 1 Draw | |||||||
| Result | Rec. | Opponent | Method | Event | Division | Date | Location |
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| Draw | 5–1–1 | Royler Gracie | Draw | Metamoris 3 | Catchweight | March 29, 2014 | Los Angeles, CA |
| Loss | 5–1 | Leo Vieira | Points | ADCC World Championship | -66 kg | May 18, 2003 | São Paulo |
| Win | 5–0 | Royler Gracie | Submission (triangle choke) | May 17, 2003 | |||
| Win | 4–0 | Gustavo Dantas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ||||
| Win | 3–0 | Alan Teo | Points | ADCC North American Championship | -66 kg | October 5, 2002 | Los Angeles, CA |
| Win | 2–0 | Shawn Krysa | Points | ||||
| Win | 1–0 | Mark Ashton | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ||||
Personal Life and Other Interests
Bravo has one son, who was born in 2012.
As a regular guest on podcasts, Bravo is known for discussing many different ideas and theories. He has his own podcast where he talks with other martial artists, comedians, and musicians about a wide range of topics.
Media Appearances
Books
- Jiu Jitsu Unleashed (2005)
- Mastering the Rubber Guard (2006)
- Mastering the Twister (2007)
- Advanced Rubber Guard (2014)
DVDs
- The Twister
- Mastering the Rubber Guard
- Mastering the Twister
Film and TV
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2001 | Life in the Cage | Himself |
| 2007 | American Drug War: The Last White Hope | Himself |
| 2008 | Inside MMA | Himself |
| 2009 | MMA Worldwide | Himself |
| 2011 | Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown | D.J. Bravo |
| 2011 | Human Weapon | Himself |
| 2012 | The Roots of Fight | Himself |
| 2014 | LatiNation | Himself |
| 2015 | Jiu-Jitsu vs The World | Himself |
See also
In Spanish: Eddie Bravo para niños
- List of Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners
