Lucas Leite
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]
| Lucas Leite | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 3, 1982 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Residence | La Habra, California |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Team | Checkmat |
| Rank | black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  | ||
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
| World Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2007 California, USA | -82 kg |
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2009 California, USA | -82 kg |
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2011 California, USA | -82 kg |
| 2012 California, USA | -82 kg |
| 2015 California, USA | -94 kg |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
| Nogi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
| 2009 California, USA | -79.5 kg |
| 2011 California, USA | -91.5 kg |
| 2013 California, USA | -91.5 kg |
| 2013 California, USA | Absolute |
| 2014 California, USA | -91.5 kg |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
| World Cup | ||
| 2012 Abu Dhabi, UAE | -82kg |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
| Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
| 2007 California, USA | -76 kg |
| 2009 California, USA | -82 kg |
| 2011 California, USA | -82 kg |
| 2012 California, USA | -94 kg |
| 2014 California, USA | -94 kg |
| 2015 California, USA | -94 kg |
Lucas is noted for having a dynamic half guard game utilizing a twisting knee-hip pressure that is difficult to stop.[3] He says he likes to attack through half guard because it is effective in both gi and no gi competition.[4] Though a natural lightweight, Leite mostly competes at heavyweight or absolute because he often practices with heavier training partners at his gym.[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]
See also
- List of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners
References
- "Lucas Leite Biography". BJJ Heroes. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- Burkhardt, Williams. "Checking Up with Lucas Leite". BJJ Pix. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- "Not So Basic". Refine the Basics. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- "Lucas Leite "Half Guard works well with Gi & No GI"". Fighting Lifestyle UAE. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- Rout, Ricky. "Lucas Leite Interview with BJJ Analyst Ricky Rout". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- "Half Guard Wizard Lucas Leite: If you've never lost, you don't know what it is to win". BJJEE. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- "UFC Fighter Jessica Penne Promoted to Black Belt". WBBJJ. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- "Lucas Leite Bio". BJJ Heroes. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- "IBJFF Results". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Retrieved 22 January 2016.