LEGENDS NEVER DIE

The legend of Leandro Lo will never die, and he will forever inspire future generations of youth to follow their dreams.

LEANDRO LO PEREIRA DO NASCIMENTO

Leandro Lo Pereira do Nascimento, “Leandro Lo”, was one of the most accomplished Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes to have ever lived. Like many legends in sport, Leandro came from humble beginnings. But it was those beginnings that would shape his character and ignite a passion to become more.

Leandro was born in May of 1989 on the east side of São Paulo, one of the poorest areas of the city. He started jiu-jitsu at the age of 15 through Projecto Social Lutando Pelo Bem (PSLPB), a social project led by Cicero Costha for underprivileged kids in São Paulo. While Leandro achieved some success during his youth, it wasn’t until 2011 that he really started making a name for himself.

HIS LEGACY

IN LITTLE MORE THAN A DECADE

8X

IBJJF World Champion

8X

IBJJF Pans Champion, in five different weight classes

2X

IBJJF Europeans Champion

4X

IBJJF Brasileiros Champion

4X

UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion

7X

Copa Podio GP Champion, in three different weight classes

A champion on the mats and a friend to everyone he met. His legacy lives on in every athlete he inspired.

Leandro Lo celebrating a victory

LEGENDS NEVER DIE

Leandro Lo tying his black belt Leandro Lo holding his black belt Leandro Lo in a blue Kingz gi Leandro Lo before a match Leandro Lo with fans Leandro Lo pointing skyward Leandro Lo in a navy Kingz gi Leandro Lo during a match

FOLLOW IN HIS FOOTSTEPS

It was through Brazilian jiu-jitsu that the boy from São Paulo became a jiu-jitsu hero. It is our hope that the Instituto Leandro Lo will help many more to follow in his footsteps.

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