Instructors
Lucas Flores
Professor Lucas Flores, born in Brazil, started training Jiu Jitsu in his hometown in 1996, at the age of 15. At 10, he started training and representing the Gracie Barra team. He became a black belt in November 2013, under Professor Maurício Melo, and received his 1st and 2nd degree on his black belt at the hands of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. This year he completed 9 years as a black belt, receiving his 3rd degree. As a competitor, Lucas has fought in regional, national, and world competitions, winning notable titles and participating in refereeing in Jiu-Jitsu championships. He’s participated in seminars led by some of the world’s greatest professors and masters of the gentle art form, widely increasing his knowledge in the area. Currently, Professor Lucas sets his goals towards strengthening the team of Gracie Barra teachers in the state of Kansas.
Silvana Flores
Professor Silvana Flores, born in Brazil, is a 1st-degree black belt, who started her journey with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2004. In 2019, she graduated from a brown belt to receiving her black belt from her Professor and husband Lucas Flores. Professor Silvana is the first woman Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt instructor in the state of Kansas and throughout the Midwest. Graduating in self-defense courses through the Gracie Barra Instructor Certification Program (ICP), she teaches classes for children and exclusive classes for women, proudly leading the school’s female team. Professor Silvana is passionate about raising awareness for how women are increasingly seeing the benefits of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Austin Cameron
Austin Cameron began his journey with martial arts at the age of 13. His interest for the art of Jiu Jitsu grew into a passion when he met and was trained by his best friend’s father, who was a Jiu Jitsu and martial arts instructor. After pursuing his passion for music and obtaining a degree in jazz studies, Coach Austin began training here at Gracie Barra Overland Park in part to help maintain his personal fitness. His passion to educate has since led him to teach and lead his peers here at GB Overland Park. Outside of the gym, his hobbies include fitness, health and wellness, music and training his dogs.
