Instructors

Professor Lucas Pimenta
Lucas is from Salvador de Bahia, Brazil and started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at 13 years old. After studying BJJ for 9 years, he became a black belt in 2009 under Marcio Bittencourt (a Carlson Gracie background). He moved to the USA in 2010 and became a referee member of IBJJF (now one of the top 5 referees on the East Coast). He holds the following professional titles & certifications:
- Brazilian State Champion
- Português Champion (multiple times)
- European Champion
- Bellator Veteran
- Legacy Veteran
- Winner of the best KO of NJ in 2012
- Kickboxing pro fighter
- IBJJF certified
- USBJJF certified
- Rickson Gracie Self Defense Certified