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Checkmat Buena Park

Together We Are Stronger · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Cypress, CA

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Recovering from knee surgery

Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I had my knee surgery in Brazil and I am now recovering. I can’t wait to get back with you on the mats and start training again. Below are some pictures.

See you soon!

Robynho

  • With the medical team after knee surgery
  • The knee after surgery
  • With friends in Florianópolis
  • Looking out over Florianópolis
  • A bridge in Florianópolis lit up at night

Train with a Checkmat black belt

Checkmat Buena Park is the Orange County home of Checkmat, one of the world’s leading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teams. Head Professor Robson “Robynho” Rodrigues — a Pan American champion who has trained since 1997 — leads classes for complete beginners, tournament competitors, and kids.

Classes mix warm-ups, drills, step-by-step technique and live rolling, in both Gi and No-Gi. Come by and watch a class, or get in touch with any questions.

Meet the instructors

Professor Robson “Robynho” Rodrigues

Professor Robynho Rodrigues

Head Professor · Black belt

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What people say

“Robynho is a great friend and instructor of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He does an outstanding job leading our Checkmat Buena Park and Tahiti location.”
Leo VieiraJiu Jitsu legend and founder, Checkmat International
“Robynho is a terrific BJJ instructor and great friend of mine. I recommend that you train with him and improve your game.”
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida13x World Champion
“Robynho is an excellent instructor of true Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques and a great friend of mine. You will learn a ton from training with him.”
Lucas LeiteMultiple-time World and Pan Am Champion

Visit the academy

9209 Valley View Street
Cypress, CA 90630

(213) 725-4216

Professor Robynho coaching at Checkmat Buena Park