Lucas Leite

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Lucas Leite
Born (1982-11-03) November 3, 1982 (age 42)
São Paulo, Brazil
Residence La Habra, California
Team Checkmat
Rank black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Lucas Leite
Medal record
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 California, USA -82 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2009 California, USA -82 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 California, USA -82 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2012 California, USA -82 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 California, USA -94 kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nogi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 California, USA -79.5 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 California, USA -91.5 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 California, USA -91.5 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2013 California, USA Absolute
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2014 California, USA -91.5 kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 Abu Dhabi, UAE -82kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 California, USA -76 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 California, USA -82 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 California, USA -82 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 California, USA -94 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 California, USA -94 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 California, USA -94 kg

Lucas Joas Gomes Leite (born November 3, 1982) is a Brazilian grappler. He is a multi-time world champion with first-place finishes at the Gi, Nogi, and Grapplers Quest world championships. [1] Leite started training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu when he was 12 years old under Ryan Gracie. [2] He earned his black belt under Leo Vieira in 2006. [2]

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Lucas is noted for having a dynamic half guard game utilizing a twisting knee-hip pressure [3] , stating that he believes it is effective both in gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. [4] Though a natural lightweight, Leite competes frequently at heavyweight or absolute . [5] Leite moved from Brazil to California in 2007 [2] and opened his own jiu-jitsu academy, where he currently teaches full-time. [6] Leite's students include UFC fighter Jessica Penne. [7] He is a member of Checkmat BJJ Academy. [8] Leite won the Pan American Championships in the under 94 kg division in 2015. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Lucas Leite Biography". BJJ Heroes. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 Burkhardt, Williams. "Checking Up with Lucas Leite". BJJ Pix. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Not So Basic". Refine the Basics. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Lucas Leite "Half Guard works well with Gi & No GI"". Fighting Lifestyle UAE. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  5. ↑ Rout, Ricky. "Lucas Leite Interview with BJJ Analyst Ricky Rout". YouTube. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  6. ↑ "Half Guard Wizard Lucas Leite: If you've never lost, you don't know what it is to win". BJJEE. 29 October 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  7. ↑ "UFC Fighter Jessica Penne Promoted to Black Belt". WBBJJ. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  8. ↑ "Lucas Leite Bio". BJJ Heroes. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  9. ↑ "IBJFF Results". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
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