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1 photoRafael Mendes
Black Belt
IBJJF Hall of Fame
Rafael Mendes is a 6-time World Champion and co-founder of the Art of Jiu-Jitsu (AOJ) academy. He revolutionized the sport with his technical innovations like the berimbolo, leg drags, and 50/50 guard.
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- IBJJF Hall of Fame Inductee (2022)
- ADCC Hall of Fame Inductee (2022)
- IBJJF Hall of Fame Inductee
- 6x IBJJF World Champion (Featherweight - Record)
- 2x ADCC World Champion
- 3x IBJJF European Open Champion
- Co-Founder of Art of Jiu-Jitsu (AOJ)
- 6x IBJJF World Champion (Adult Black Belt Gi)
- 2x ADCC Champion
- Co-founder of Art of Jiu Jitsu
Videos
Closed Guard
2
Open Guard
1
Butterfly Guard
1
De La Riva
1
4 of 22 video categories · 71 videos
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2 videos
2026 IBJJF World Championship
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5 videos
Armbar Masterclass
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Performance scorecardOverall 3,160
Performance Scorecard
Dynamic skill index based on verified matches and accomplishments.
3,160Overall Score
S-Tier
Performance RankGi BJJ2,510
No-Gi / Submission Grappling600
2ADCC
6IBJJF