Chico Mendes
Black Belt 5th Degree
He started training Jiu Jitsu in his early teens (1994) at Romero “Jacaré” Cavalcanti academy, though his introduction class was given by Leonardo Vieira (who was a purple belt at the time). In December 2004 Chico Mendes was awarded his black belt by Vieira.
He spread the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu art around the world: England, Spain, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Poland, Finland, Sweden, Turkey, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Brazil, Venezuela and many other countries.
2 x IBJJF World Champion
3 x JJWL World Champion
11 x IBJJF World medalist
Pan Ams IBJJF Champion
6 x European Champion
Brazilian, American, English and Spanish National IBJJF Champion
Over than 160 IBJJF medals as Black Belt
Evan Kincade
Black Belt 1st Degree
Evan Kincade started training in February 2010 under Jeremy Barden, an RJJA purple belt at the time.
Then moved to Virginia Sept 2011 and began training under Professor Alan Merullo (RJJA Black Belt). Received his blue belt in August 2012. He was an assistant kids instructor for two years before becoming the program leader. Then Feb. 2016 he was promoted to purple belt by Professor Merullo.
In May 2016 he moved to Florida and began training with Gulf Breeze Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He started working with the Checkmat Kids program in 2017.
In September 2018, he was promoted to brown belt by Professor Chico Mendes and Professor Janilson Bie. In December of 2020, he was promoted to black belt.
Janilson Bie
Black Belt 2nd Degree
Janilson "Bie" was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Professor Paulo Mushu, from Charlotte, NC where he began training in 2010.
Bie’s passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has earned him a Black Belt, and taken him across the country to compete in various tournaments such as Worlds Master, Pan Ams, Naga and much more.
Bie has achieved multiple victories in IBJJF and Naga. His competitive spirit and drive ranked him to a 2017 silver medalist on IBJJF World Master Championship.
Bie is the proud founder and owner of Checkmat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Gulf Breeze – Florida.
IBJJF PAN NOGI Champion
IBJJF American National Champion
IBJJF American National NOGI Champion
IBJJF Silver Medalist World Master
2x IBJJF Silver Medalist Pan
IBJJF Bronze Medalist World NOGI
Chico Mendes
Black Belt 5th Degree
He started training Jiu Jitsu in his early teens (1994) at Romero “Jacaré” Cavalcanti academy, though his introduction class was given by Leonardo Vieira (who was a purple belt at the time). In December 2004 Chico Mendes was awarded his black belt by Vieira.
He spread the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu art around the world: England, Spain, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Poland, Finland, Sweden, Turkey, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Brazil, Venezuela and many other countries.
2 x IBJJF World Champion
3 x JJWL World Champion
11 x IBJJF World medalist
Pan Ams IBJJF Champion
6 x European Champion
Brazilian, American, English and Spanish National IBJJF Champion
Over than 160 IBJJF medals as Black Belt
Evan Kincade
Black Belt 1st Degree
Evan Kincade started training in February 2010 under Jeremy Barden, an RJJA purple belt at the time.
Then moved to Virginia Sept 2011 and began training under Professor Alan Merullo (RJJA Black Belt). Received his blue belt in August 2012. He was an assistant kids instructor for two years before becoming the program leader. Then Feb. 2016 he was promoted to purple belt by Professor Merullo.
In May 2016 he moved to Florida and began training with Gulf Breeze Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He started working with the Checkmat Kids program in 2017.
In September 2018, he was promoted to brown belt by Professor Chico Mendes and Professor Janilson Bie. In December of 2020, he was promoted to black belt.
Janilson Bie
Black Belt 2nd Degree
Janilson "Bie" was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Professor Paulo Mushu, from Charlotte, NC where he began training in 2010.
Bie’s passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has earned him a Black Belt, and taken him across the country to compete in various tournaments such as Worlds Master, Pan Ams, Naga and much more.
Bie has achieved multiple victories in IBJJF and Naga. His competitive spirit and drive ranked him to a 2017 silver medalist on IBJJF World Master Championship.
Bie is the proud founder and owner of Checkmat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Gulf Breeze – Florida.
IBJJF PAN NOGI Champion
IBJJF American National Champion
IBJJF American National NOGI Champion
IBJJF Silver Medalist World Master
2x IBJJF Silver Medalist Pan
IBJJF Bronze Medalist World NOGI
About Us
Welcome to Chekmat Gulf Breeze, where we offer top-quality martial arts classes in a fun, friendly environment. Our high-level athletes train together to build each other up and maintain a healthy competitive spirit.
Programs
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kids Martial Arts
Muay Thai/ Kickboxing
Copyright © 2025 · Checkmat Gulf Breeze
About Us
Welcome to Chekmat Gulf Breeze, where we offer top-quality martial arts classes in a fun, friendly environment. Our high-level athletes train together to build each other up and maintain a healthy competitive spirit.
Programs
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
kids Martial Arts
Muay Thai / Kickboxing
Copyright © 2025 · Checkmat Gulf Breeze