Lucas Barbosa: Jiu Jitsu Athlete Profile

Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa is a black belt Jiu Jitsu practitioner under Andre Fabiano, a popular name in the grappling community as he was a competitor for Marcio Rodrigues’ team. The Hulk’s fame came in 2014 after he dominated “THE TEAM” episodes, a web-based show by Copa Podio.

He was called “Hulk” because of his exceptional physical abilities, especially with throwing and pressure passing.

Biography

Born in Brazil in 1992, Lucas Barbosa wasn't always a jiu-jitsu star. He dabbled in swimming, basketball, and even other martial arts like taekwondo before discovering jiu-jitsu at 15.

Lucas trained under different coaches, but it was moving to Rio and joining Márcio Rodrigues' gym that really took his grappling skills to the next level. There, he honed his technique and competed fiercely, becoming a national name in grappling and eventually earning his black belt in 2015.

How Old is Lucas Barbosa?

As of writing, Lucas Barbosa is 32 years old.

What is his Weight Class?

He is competing in the lightweight division.

What is his Belt Rank?

Lucas Barbosa holds a black belt rank in Jiu Jitsu.

Team or Affiliation

Atos Jiu Jitsu

Best Lucas Barbosa Jiu Jitsu Instructionals

Lucas Barbosa’s extensive knowledge in different martial arts like Taekwondo, Judo, and Muay Thai helped him develop his skills in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

If you want to learn from him, you should check out his instructionals: