Claudio Koeb Passed Away In His Academy
Tragic news for the Gracie Barra family as veteran black belt instructor Claudio Koeb was found deceased in his academy. Claudinho was a beloved member of the Gracie Barra affiliation who ran his academy in Araucaria, Brazil.
Students of Koeb grew worried about their coach around 1 pm when he wasn’t answering anyone’s messages. After seven hours of no response, some of Claudinho’s students went to the academy and found their coach deceased in the break room.
Civil police investigators reported that he suffered a heart attack and died on the scene. Claudinho Koeb was a beloved member of not only Gracie Barra but also his community.
RIP Professor Claudinho ❤️
Bobby is martial artist for almost 20 years with a BJJ black belt under Professor Sergio Miranda. He is also a karate black and former combat sports athlete, who loves all things grappling.