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Immerse yourself in the world class technique and attention to detail that has allowed Lucas Lepri to capture 9 World Championships as a black belt.
Every new student at Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy receives orientation classes to begin their jiu jitsu journey.
Lucas Lepri Academy Charlotte and Fort Mill Owner/Founder & Lepri Academy Head Professor
Lucas is from Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil and came to the US in 2009 to be an instructor at Alliance, New York City. After 3 years of instructing in New York, Lucas spent 2 years instructing at the Alliance US headquarters in Atlanta, GA, alongside Master Romero “Jacaré” Cavalcanti. Though not all great athletes make great instructors, Lucas’ instructor training grounds have been among the best in the world and his student’s successes are a testament to his teaching and coaching abilities. He has produced many World, Pan, and European medalists and people have moved from all over to train with Lucas full-time.
Lucas Lepri Academy Fort Mill Co-Founder & Head Professor
Frederico Silva started his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey at age 16 in his hometown Brasília-Brazil, inspired by his cousin Lucas Lepri.
In the colored belts, he made his name competing nationally and internationally, collecting titles such as: Brazilian National (CBJJ), Brazilian National NoGi (CBJJ), AJP Jiu-Jitsu Pro New York, bronze medalist at Pan Ams NoGi, World NoGi, and several times IBJJF Opens.
He moved to Charlotte-NC in 2015 to be the assistant coach at Lucas Lepri Academy, teaching children and adults of all ages and all levels. In addition to participating in the training of several competitors.
He won his black belt at the hands of his mentor and professor Lucas Lepri in 2016. He continued his journey in competitions winning Second Place at Pan Ams NoGI, Third Place at World NoGi, and IBJJF Opens, these being 4 x Charlotte International Open Gold medalists.
Professor Fred is currently the Lucas Lepri Academy Fort Mill Head Instructor.
Lucas lepri Academy Charlotte Adult and Kids Professor & Professor Lepri Assistant
Professor Andre is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Lucas Lepri. Training jiu jitsu since he was 15 years old, he worked extensively with Professor Luciano Nucci (Casquinha) while representing the Alliance team in the sport at an international level in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He moved to Charlotte in 2018 to train with Professor Lepri, and has over 7 years of teaching experience. Professor Andre has on his resume important titles such as the Worlds No Gi, Pan American No Gi, and American Nationals Champion. Professor Andre teaches at the HQ the adults and kids program.
Monday – Thursday:
7am – 9am
11am – 2pm
4pm – 9pm
Friday:
11am – 2pm
4:30pm – 8pm
Saturday:
9am – 2pm
Sunday:
Closed
Lepri Charlotte Academy
1636 Sardis Rd North Suite A-170, Charlotte, NC 28270
Phone: (704) 937-1606
Email: [email protected]
Lepri Fort Mill Academy
1852 Highway 160, Suite 105, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Phone: (803) 396-0325
Email: [email protected]
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