HOW-TO: Rafael Mendes teaches you to go to the back using the DLR/Berimbolo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n61ObZSjBW8 In the sixth video of the HOW-TO Series, we went back to 2013 and extracted one of the positions the Mendes Bros taught at…
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AOJ in Japan: Gold medals at Rickson Gracie Cup for Mendes brothers and students
The Mendes brothers, Guilherme and Rafael, traveled to Tokyo, Japan this past weekend as part of their annual trek to compete at the 2014 Rickson…
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…
Exclusive: Mikey Musumeci teaches leg drag guard pass from lasso troubleshoot
Mikey Musumeci, one half of the Musumeci sibling duo, received his brown belt from the Mendes brothers after winning the purple belt light-featherweight division at…
In light of Kids Worlds team success, Mendes bros reflect on own youth in Jiu-Jitsu
The Mendes brothers are leading the way for future champions. This last weekend on July 19-20 the Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy sent 82 kids to…
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…
How the Mendes brothers at GMA Art of Jiu-Jitsu are leading the way for kids programs
The Mendes brothers, Guilherme and Rafael, have been at the top of podiums as athletes for years. Since opening their Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy in July…
Video: Mendes bros submit their way to double gold at Rickson Cup 2013 in Tokyo
On November 17 the annual Rickson Gracie Cup unfolded in Tokyo, Japan for its 2013 edition. Our GMA members Guilherme and Rafael Mendes entered the…
Another free seminar? Draculino and Rafael Sapo added to 2013 World Jiu-Jitsu Expo
Renzo Gracie has added yet another event to the 2013 World Jiu-Jitsu Expo on Nov. 9 and 10 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Professor…