Leandro Lo Steps Down From Coaching To Focus On Competition
Six-Time IBJJF World Champion Leandro Lo has stepped down from his leadership position at the NS Brotherhood, a Sao Paulo team that he helped found. The decision has been made so that Leandro can continue to focus on competing, especially coming back from a devastating shoulder injury that has kept him out since Worlds of 2018. The team's management will now fall more to Augusto Ferrari, who already had a strong position in deciding the direction of the team and will continue to lead them. Ferrari is already making his presence felt with belt promotions of prospects like newly-minted black belt Pedro Elias.
Do you want to build your body up with real grappling strength?
Leandro helped found the NS Brotherhood, a team whose name he has tattooed across his chest, in 2015 after leaving the Cicero Costha team with several other fighters. He has seen his career taken to a higher level, but after stumbling with injury at Worlds against Mahammad Aly (despite technically winning the Absolute by forfeit over Marcus Almeida), and dropping an early ADCC bout in 2017 to an unheralded Craig Jones, Lo still has a few steps to take before he can cement his legacy to the level he wishes.
While even most high-level competitors must supplement their income by teaching, Leandro is hoping that he can use that time to better prepare his own body. Coaching can be a difficult and time-consuming task, especially if you are instructing at a competitive team like NS Brotherhood. With a shoulder injury and a heavy competition slate approaching, and a 2019 debut at the European Championships likely, Leandro Lo is setting himself up for an epic run.
See How ADCC Champion Gordon Ryan Works Out For The Most Grappling Gains And Crushing Power
ARE YOU A BJJ FANATICS INSIDER? IF NOT, YOU’RE MISSING OUT!
Our Insiders Club is by far the fastest way to level up your game. Take a deep dive on one specific skill per month with the top instructors in the BJJ Fanatics family.
AND NOW YOU CAN TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS!
How much is it worth to get private lessons from Benardo Faria, the Ruotolo brothers, Giancarlo Bodoni, Jeff Glover, Neil Melanson, Marcos Tinoco… and the list goes on and on?! Forget it, don’t answer that - because you get all of these guys and more… for just $9.99 a month! But the even better news is – we’re currently giving you the chance to try out the Insiders Club for 7 days – FREE!
With your subscription you’ll get a Private Lesson (Masterclass), At Home Drills to work on, rolling breakdowns and more. You’ll also get a sneak peek at our upcoming Product Launch and Daily Deal schedules plus access to Daily Deals on BJJ gear and merchandise (up to 80% off). And much much more!
