# Lucas Pinheiro ("Bad Boy")

> Black Belt 3 Stripes

## Overview

**Name:** Lucas Pinheiro

**Nickname:** Bad Boy

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt 3 Stripes


## Bio

Lucas Pinheiro was born on the 11th of February, 1994 in Manaus – the capital city of the state of Amazonas, Brazil.

Raised in a low-income family hold, with his parents away working for long hours, Lucas spent much of his time in the streets earning the reputation of being somewhat of a daredevil. Often causing fights “just for fun”. When he was 9 years old, one of Lucas’ best friends took him to a class at “Mestre Pina” jiu-jitsu academy, knowing that he would most certainly enjoy the environment. Pinheiro’s friend was correct, Lucas felt a great connection with the sport from the get-go becoming almost immediately hooked.

At the famous  Mestre Pina  academy (one of the most renowned academies in the region), Lucas went from white to purple belt, leaving the academy (and Manaus) at the age of 17 after an invitation by  Cícero Costha  to come to Sao Paulo and lead the life of a competitor, settling in Costha’s Sorocaba affiliate academy.

In Sao Paulo under  Cícero Costha ‘s tutelage is where he truly turned into a dedicated competitor, earning the rank of brown belt. His spectacular brown belt campaign led him to the IBJJF World Championship in Long Beach – CA, where Lucas earned a silver medal. While in California, Pinheiro was offered a position as a coach at an academy in the US, the offer was made by a  Checkmat  affiliate gym, which forced Pinheiro to switch camps. He would earn his black belt from the hands of fellow Manauara,  Carlos Holanda . A few years later, Pinheiro joined the Atos Academy.

Cover photo by Mariana Viana.

Lucas Pinheiro vs Woolf Barnato
## Gym Affiliations

- **Atos Winter Garden | Lucas Pinheiro** (Winter Garden, United States) — Head Instructor

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**Last Updated:** March 21, 2026

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