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. Leite started training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu when he was 12 years old under Ryan Gracie. He earned his black belt under Leo Vieira in 2006. stating that he believes it is effective both in gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Though a natural lightweight, Leite competes frequently at heavyweight or absolute . Leite moved from Brazil to California in 2007 Leite's students include UFC fighter Jessica Penne. He is a member of Checkmat BJJ Academy. Leite won the Pan American Championships in the under 94 kg division in 2015.