Luca Anacoreta

Luca Anacoreta is an Italian born Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, founder of Aeterna Jiu Jitsu Academy in Rome – IT. Luca Anacoreta is known as one of the first Italian black belts to achieve success at the highest level in the sport, particularly in the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) circuit, where he conquered important medals in tournaments such as the European Open (Gi and No-Gi), London Open, Madrid Open and numerous others.

Luca Anacoreta Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Luca Anacoreta

Nickname: n/a

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Reyson Gracie > Osvaldo Alves > Rogerio Olegário > Luca Anacoreta

Main Achievements:

• IBJJF European No Gi Open Champion (2018/2014)
• IBJJF Rome Open Champion (2018)
• IBJJF Berlin Open Champion (2015)
• IBJJF Berlin No Gi Open Champion (2015)
• IBJJF Gothenburg Open Champion (2015**)
• IBJJF London Open Champion (2014*)
• IBJJF London Fall Open Champion (2015)
• IBJJF Munich Fall Open Champion (2014*)
• IBJJF Madrid Open Champion (2017/2015/2014)
• IBJJF European No Gi Open 2nd Place (2014)
• IBJJF Rome Open 2nd Place (2017)
• IBJJF Berlin Open 2nd Place (2015*)
• IBJJF London Open Championship 2nd Place (2014)
• IBJJF London Fall Open Championship 2nd Place (2015*)
• IBJJF Munich Winter Open 2nd Place (2015)
• IBJJF European Open 3rd Place (2014)
• IBJJF European No Gi Open 3rd Place (2017)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

• IBJJF European Open Champion (2012/2013 brown)
• IBJJF London Open Champion (2012 brown)
• IBJJF World Championship 2nd Place (2011 purple)
• IBJJF World Championship 3rd Place (2013 brown)
• IBJJF European Open 3rd Place (2011 purple, 2014)
• IBJJF European No Gi Open 3rd Place (2012/2013 brown)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Triangle

Weight Division: Peso Médio (82kg/181lbs)

Team/Association: Aeterna Jiu Jitsu

Luca Anacoreta Biography

Luca Anacoreta was born on May 13, 1989 in Rome – Italy.

Anacoreta started training jiu jitsu at the age of 10, influenced by his brother (Fabio) who had visited the coastal city of Natal in Brazil, where he picked up a few classes at Kimura – Nova Uniao.

Fabio became very impressed with Brazil’s grappling style and soon found an academy in Rome where he could train. Luca followed his brother, giving start to their jiu jitsu activities on April 2006, at Rogerio Olegário’s gym.

As a purple belt Luca opened his own academy – Aeterna Jiu Jitsu, combining coaching with a busy competition schedule. His hard work paid off on July 2013 when he was promoted to black belt by Olegário.

After receiving his black belt Luca joined forces with Bruno Frazatto, under whom he became one of the most active (and successful) athletes in the European jiu jitsu circuit.

Luca Anacoreta vs Darragh O’Conaill

Luca Anacoreta vs Sadayoshi Roberto Mota

Luca Anacoreta vs Jorge dos Santos