Eddie Bravo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eddie Bravo
Born	Edgar A. Cano (1970-05-15) May 15, 1970 (age 55) Santa Ana, California, U.S.
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
Medal record Representing  United States Men's Submission Wrestling ADCC North American Championship Gold 2002 Los Angeles -66kg

Eddie Bravo (born May 15, 1970) is an American martial arts teacher, podcaster, and musician. He is famous for his unique style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). After earning his black belt in 2003, Bravo started his own BJJ system called 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. He also created the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI), a popular grappling competition.

Early Life and Learning

Eddie Bravo was born Edgar A. Cano on May 15, 1970. He later changed his last name to Bravo, which was his stepfather's name. Both of his birth parents are from Mexico.

When he was growing up, Bravo loved music. He played the drums and guitar. He formed several bands because he dreamed of becoming a famous musician. Bravo also liked sports. He played American football and joined his high school's wrestling team.

In 1991, Bravo moved to Hollywood, California. He wanted to follow his music career. He started taking karate classes. In 1994, after watching Royce Gracie win a Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event, Bravo decided to learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He began training with Jean Jacques Machado. Bravo also studied Jeet Kune Do from 1996 to 1998.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Journey

In 1998, Bravo decided to focus only on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Around this time, he earned his blue belt. He started creating new moves, like the "Twister." This is a special hold that twists the spine.

In 1999, Bravo got his purple belt. He then began developing his own unique "rubber guard" technique.

In 2003, Bravo entered the Abu-Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Submission Wrestling World Championship. This is a big competition where fighters try to make their opponents give up. Bravo was a brown belt at the time. He had won the North American trials to get there.

Bravo surprised many people by beating Gustavo Dantas with a rear naked choke. Then, he faced Royler Gracie, a four-time world champion. Bravo used his rubber guard and won with a triangle choke. This was a huge win for him. Bravo then lost to Léo Vieira in the semi-finals.

After the competition, Bravo returned to the United States. His teacher, Jean Jacques Machado, gave him his black belt. Soon after, Bravo opened his first 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu school in Los Angeles, California. This school teaches a special type of jiu-jitsu called "no-gi" jiu-jitsu. This means fighters don't wear the traditional uniform.

In 2014, Eddie Bravo and Royler Gracie had another match. Both had stopped competing for years. This match was twenty minutes long and ended if someone gave up. The fight was very close. Bravo used his special techniques, but Gracie did not give up. The match ended in a draw.

Creating Competitions

Also in 2014, Bravo started the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI). This is a no-gi grappling tournament where the goal is to make your opponent submit. In 2016, EBI teamed up with the UFC. This allowed EBI events to be shown on the UFC's streaming service, Fight Pass.

Later, Bravo added Combat Jiu-Jitsu to his events. This is a different type of grappling. It allows fighters to use open-hand strikes while on the ground.

After EBI 17 in 2018, Bravo took a break from running the EBI. He focused on developing Combat Jiu-Jitsu. He started holding the Combat Jiu-Jitsu World Championships. In 2022, Bravo announced that the Eddie Bravo Invitational would return.

Bravo also started a new project called Medusa Female-Only Jiu-Jitsu. This event combines both EBI and Combat Jiu-Jitsu rules. It is only for female fighters. The first Medusa event was successful in October 2021.

Instructor Lineage

Here is the line of teachers that led to Eddie Bravo's jiu-jitsu style:

• Mitsuyo Maeda
• Carlos Gracie Sr.
• Carlos Gracie Jr.
• Jean Jacques Machado
• Eddie Bravo

Competition Record

Personal Life

Eddie Bravo has one son, who was born in 2012.

He is a frequent guest on Joe Rogan's podcast. He also has his own podcast called Look Into It.

Media

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

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Eddie Bravo para niños

• List of Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners