Owner and Head Coach

Lucas began his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2004 in Rio de Janeiro at age 14, training under Flavius Virginio—one of Ricardo De La Riva’s first black belts. What started as a hobby quickly became a lifelong passion, fueled by local competition wins and a growing obsession with the art.

After earning his brown belt, an MCL injury sidelined him—but also revealed his love for teaching. Lucas stepped into coaching and never looked back. In 2013, he earned his black belt under Professor Flavius and began balancing coaching with his work as a mechanical engineer.

By 2016, Lucas had left engineering behind and moved to Australia to pursue Jiu-Jitsu full time. He taught at respected gyms in Brisbane and Sydney, eventually landing at Garage Jiu-Jitsu, where he evolved into a full-time coach and active competitor. In 2019, he ranked #2 among adult black belts in Australia, secured national and state titles in both gi and no-gi, and coached students to national championship wins.

Lucas is the founder and head coach at Temple. He’s building a legacy rooted in discipline, humility, and community—and continues to pay forward the lessons BJJ has given him.

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