Bid on Rafael Mendes’ competition gi to support friend with breast cancer
As part of a charity opportunity, Rafael Mendes has opted to sell the competition gi he wore when he recently competed and won his superfights…
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Video: See the Pan Kids champion team GMA Art of Jiu-Jitsu in action
The Mendes brothers took their army and earned the trophy for the most points at the 2015 IBJJF Pan Kids Jiu-Jitsu Championship last weekend at…
Watch: Mendes bros submit in two gi & no-gi superfights in Grozny, Chechnya
The Mendes brothers, Rafael and Guilherme, indulged in some more world traveling over the weekend. This time, they visited Grozny, Chechnya for an opportunity to…
Mendes bros talk 2014 accomplishments, 2015 sites on and off the mat
Guilherme and Rafael Mendes had a great year by many standards. They both won their fourth world championship title, were entered into the IBJJF…
Mendes bros explain addition of Bruno Frazatto to GMA Art of Jiu-Jitsu teaching staff
As if the staff at GMA Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Costa Mesa, CA wasn't grand enough, they have added another top competitor to be…
Calling all children to the WJJE: Join the fun and compete at the American Nationals Kids
The kids can have their fun, too, at the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in Long Beach, CA on Oct. 18 & 19. The two-day event boasts…
A guide to growing up on the mats for parents and kids according to Guilherme Mendes
Guilherme Mendes grew up on the mat with his younger brother Rafael Mendes. The duo came from humble beginnings and now have four black belt…
Vegas Open: Colored belts absolute winners shine as bright as black belts
The colored belts shined as bright as the black belts in the open weight divisions at the 2014 IBJJF Vegas Summer Open. In the blue…
Mendes brothers & GMA Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy celebrate two-year anniversary
Two years ago Guilherme and Rafael Mendes solidified their place in the states by opening their own Jiu-Jitsu academy. After accomplishing multiple world titles each…
Mendes bros welcome all kids to the AOJ Kids Training Camp 2014 July 12-13
On July 12 & 13, kids from anywhere and everywhere are invited to train at the famed Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy. The Mendes brothers, Guilherme…
Video: How many ways can the Mendes brothers use the berimbolo?
In this video you can see Guilherme and Rafael Mendes teaching at their GMA Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Costa Mesa, CA and the various…
Worlds 2014: Third place man no more, Rick Slomba earns his world title
The Mendes brothers, Guilherme and Rafael, promoted yet another student to brown belt at the 2014 World Championship. This time, it was their student and…