“We learned of Lucas Lepri Jiu-Jitsu from a friend who had never attended the academy. After our first class, my husband, a 30 year veteran of high school wrestling, turned to me and said: “This will be the best money we ever spend.” My husband and I are teachers with a combined 40 years of teaching under our belts at a local Charlotte school. We know great teachers when we see them. The coaches at Lucas Lepri BJJ have amazed us with their ability to lead and instruct with quiet confidence and a command for respect. We admire the coaches’ ability to combine conditioning, technique, safety, sparring, and fun all while teaching about humility and teamwork. I have watched my sons grow under the disciplined, intentional instruction of the coaches, and I know that had I had a girl, she would be here too. We are delighted to be a part of the Lucas Lepri BJJ family, as it has become an instrumental part of our children’s development. As our sons, Mac and Theo say, “The coaches are nice and patient, but they also make us respect them.”