| Cindy Omatsu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Cynthia Ann Omatsu January 18, 1961 Torrance, California |
| Residence | Torrance, California |
| Nationality |  American |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Teacher(s) | Rigan Machado, Leka Vieira |
| Rank | Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Occupation | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor |
| University | El Camino Junior College |
Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Omatsu (born on January 18, 1961 in Torrance, California) is a Japanese-American black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under senior instructor Rigan Machado and Leka Vieira. She is best known for being the first Asian-American and first woman outside of Brazil to be promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.[1]
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