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. One of Doederlein’s most impressive achievements was his Brazilian Nationals title (2019), which made him the 3rd American to conquer this important title in the sport’s history – and the second to do it in the male division.

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:

• 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2019)
• 1st Place IBJJF Las Vegas Open (2017)
• 1st Place IBJJF San Francisco Open (2018)
• 1st Place UAEJJF US National Pro – LA (2017)
• 2nd Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro (2019)
• 2nd Place ACB 6 Grand Prix (2017)
• 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2018)
• 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2019)
• 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2019)
• 3rd Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro (2017)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

• 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2010 blue)
• 1st Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro (2015 brown)
• 1st Place IBJJF European Open (2015/2014 brown, 2013 purple)
• 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2015 brown)
• 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2015 brown)
• 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, Los Angeles (2015 brown)
• 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2015/2014 brown)
• 2nd Place IBJJF European Open (2015 brown absolute)
• 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2011 purple)
• 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2011 purple)
• 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2014 brown)

Favorite Position/Technique: Leg Drag

Weight Division: Peso Pena (70,00 kg/154.5 lbs)

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.

Isaac Doederlein vs Sam Gibson (2015)

Isaac Doederlein vs Rafael Costa Suzuki (2014)

Isaac Doederlein vs Sylvio Duran (2015)