Isaac Doederlein

2022 IBJJF Black Belt World Champion Isaac Doederlein was born on November 12, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia – USA. When Isaac was 11 years old, his mother signed him up for 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 he opted 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 and was 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. He was 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, Doederlein moved to Los Angeles where he joined Cobrinha’s gym and became 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. He is becoming known as one of the top featherweight prospects in the world.

Main Achievements

1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2022)
1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2019)
1st Place IBJJF European Open (2020)
1st Place IBJJF Las Vegas Open (2017)
1st Place IBJJF San Francisco Open (2018)
1st Place UAEJJF King Of Mats, TYO (2019)
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)