Isaac Doederlein

Isaac Doederlein is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Rubens Charles “Cobrinha”, who also trained extensively with Wellington “Megaton” Dias during his first years in the sport. Doederlein made a name for himself in the sport’s lower belt divisions, from blue belt onwards, making use of a highly dynamic ground game, one that earned him numerous medals and loyal fans across the grappling globe.

Isaac Doederlein Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Isaac Doederlein

Nickname: n/a

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Alexandre Paiva >Fernando Augusto > Rubens Charles > Isaac Doederlein

Main Achievements:

• IBJJF Las Vegas Open Champion (2017)
• IBJJF San Francisco Open Champion (2018)
• UAEJJF US National Pro – LA Champion (2017)
• ACB 6 Grand Prix 2nd Place (2017)
• IBJJF European Open 3rd Place (2018)
• UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro 3rd Place (2017)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

• World Champion (2010 blue)
• Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion (2015 brown)
• European Open Champion (2015/2014 brown, 2013 purple)
• Pan American Champion (2015 brown)
• Brazilian National Champion (2015 brown)
• Grand Slam Los Angeles Tour Champion (2015 brown)
• World Championship 2nd Place (2015/2014 brown)
• European Open Championship 2nd Place (2015 brown absolute)
• World Championship 3rd Place (2011 purple)
• European Open Championship 3rd Place (2011 purple)
• Pan American Championship 3rd Place (2014 brown)

Favorite Position/Technique: Leg Drag

Weight Division: Peso Pena (70kg/154lbs)

Team/Association: Alliance

Isaac Doederlein Biography

Isaac Doederlein was born on November 12, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia – USA.

When Isaac was 11 years old his mother signed him on her church group’s judo program. Doederlein stuck to the course up until his 14th birthday, when he moved to Arizona. In Arizona Isaac continued his grappling training, this time opting to join a jiu jitsu academy.

Doederlein chose to be under the tutelage of the illustrious Wellington Dias, one of the pioneers in the southwestern US state. At the Gracie Humaitá academy Doederlein started competing in the sport, being successful from the get go. His series of good results ultimately led Doederlein to a world title in 2010, two years after joining the team, while competing as a blue belt.

At the age of 18 Isaac found himself at a crossroads, unsure of what path to follow after finishing high school. After a visit to Los Angeles where he had the chance to train at Rubens Charles‘ academy, Doederlein decided he wanted to follow a career in grappling. Less than one month later he moved to Los Angeles where he joined Cobrinha’s gym, becoming in the process a full time athlete.

Isaac arrived at Cobrinha’s Academy as a purple belt, earning his brown and black belt from Rubens Charles after amazing runs in both belts, becoming known as one of the top featherweight prospects in the world.

Cover picture taken by John Cooper for mmawin.com.

Isaac Doederlein vs Sam Gibson (2015)

Isaac Doederlein vs Rafael Costa Suzuki (2014)

Isaac Doederlein vs Sylvio Duran (2015)