Andre Luiz Leite

Originally from Brazil, and based in Chicago, Andre "Maneco" Leite is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and multiple-time IBJJF world champion. Maneco is a Carlson Gracie black belt and inter ...Show More

Originally from Brazil, and based in Chicago, Andre "Maneco" Leite is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and multiple-time IBJJF world champion. Maneco is a Carlson Gracie black belt and internationally renown in the combat sports world not only as a competitor, but also as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor, and referee. He has trained notable UFC fighters like Neil Magny from his academy in Chicago. Maneco is a natural actor, drawing from his experiences as a youth in Brazil, he is also a fight choreographer. Hide