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Alexsandro "Leke"
Machado

HEAD BJJ COACH

Meet Prof. Leke: The Heart of Impact MMA's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Legacy, Guided by Checkmat's Elite

Professor Alexsandro, affectionately known as Prof. Leke, is the Head Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling coach at Impact MMA. With over 24 years of coaching and competitive experience from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Prof. Leke holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt, awarded to him by none other than Ricardo Vieira, the founder of Checkmat. As a proud member of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), Prof. Leke carries forward the legacy and high standards of the prestigious Checkmat lineage.

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Highly respected within Singapore's BJJ community, Prof. Leke is known for his unwavering dedication to his students. He firmly believes that with the right mindset, every student can achieve their goals. By pushing his students to exceed their physical and mental limits, Prof. Leke is committed to spreading his passion for the sport to learners of all ages and athletic backgrounds, building a strong and supportive community under the Checkmat banner.

Accolades

2024

AJP Tour Singapore (Middleweight) - Gold

2024

Asian Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship (Lightweight) - Bronze

2023

Copa Da Malasia - Gold

2022

Copa Da Malasia - Gold

2021

Singapore Grappling Invitational ADCC Superfight Main Event vs Artem Kotov (head
wrestling coach of Singapore National team) – Gold

2019

Asian Jiu-Jitsu BJJF Championship (Lightweight) - Silver

2019

Manila International Open BJJF Jiu Jitsu (Lightweight) - Gold & (Open Class) - Silver

2019

Manila International Open BJJF Jiu Jitsu No GI Championship (Lightweight) - Gold & (Open Class) - Gold

2018

Master International Jiu Jitsu Championship Asia (Lightweight) - Gold

2018

Tokyo International Open BJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship (Lightweight) - Gold

2017

Asian Jiu Jitsu BJJF Championship (Lightweight) - Gold

2017

Manila International Open BJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship (Lightweight) - Gold

& (Open Class) - Bronze

2008

Awarded the Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on the 15th of January 2008. The signatories on
his Black Belt certificate include Ricardo Vieira, Leonardo Vieira and Sebastian Lalli.

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