Date of Birth: May 15, 1970
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Eddie Bravo, born Edgar A. Cano, is an American martial artist, musician, and podcaster. He was born on May 15, 1970, in Santa Ana, California. Bravo is best known for his innovation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and for founding the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system, which is a unique form of no-gi jiu-jitsu. He began his martial arts journey with karate and wrestling in high school before transitioning to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the early 1990s. After training under Jean Jacques Machado, Bravo earned his black belt in 2003. He gained global recognition by defeating Royler Gracie at the 2003 Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Submission Wrestling World Championship. This victory was monumental as it marked one of the few defeats of a Gracie family member in a high-profile competition. In addition to his martial arts career, Eddie Bravo is an accomplished musician and has been involved in various musical projects over the years. He is also a frequent guest on Joe Rogan’s podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” and hosts his own podcast, “Eddie Bravo Radio.”
5 Interesting Facts about Eddie Bravo
1. Eddie Bravo is a black belt under Jean Jacques Machado, who is also a member of the legendary Machado family.
2. He founded the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system, which focuses on no-gi techniques and has become widely popular.
3. Bravo is also a musician and was a member of the band “Smoke Serpent.”
4. He is a frequent guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast and has his own podcast called “Eddie Bravo Radio.”
5. Eddie Bravo has authored several books on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Eddie Bravo
1. “Jiu-Jitsu is not about being better than someone else; it’s about being better than you used to be.”
2. “The rubber guard is the future of jiu-jitsu.”
3. “The more you train, the more you realize that jiu-jitsu is a mental game as much as it is physical.”
4. “I’m not interested in points. I’m interested in submissions.”
5. “In life and in jiu-jitsu, the ability to adapt and evolve is key.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Eddie Bravo’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $1.5 million.
Children
Eddie Bravo has one son named Draco Lee Bravo, who was born in 2012.
Relevant Links
1. [Eddie Bravo’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Bravo
2. [10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Official Website](https://www.10thplanetjj.com/
3. [Eddie Bravo on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/eddiebravo10p/
4. [Eddie Bravo’s Books on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Eddie-Bravo/e/B001JRXW4O
