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Rafael Mendes, often called "Rafa", is the co-founder of the Art of Jiu-Jitsu academy in Costa Mesa, California. Mendes is a multiple-time world champion known for his technical innovations and near-untouchable competition record at the black belt ranks.

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    How The ADCC Trials in Brazil Produce The Most Champions
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    How The ADCC Trials in Brazil Produce The Most Champions

    Jan 11, 2022

    How Gui and Rafa Mendes Have Influenced Cole Abate's Jiu-Jitsu
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    How Gui and Rafa Mendes Have Influenced Cole Abate's Jiu-Jitsu

    Aug 27, 2021

    16yo Cole Abate Describes Training at Art of Jiu-Jitsu with the Mendes bros
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    16yo Cole Abate Describes Training at Art of Jiu-Jitsu with the Mendes bros

    Aug 27, 2021

    Jessa Khan Promoted To Black Belt!
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    Jessa Khan Promoted To Black Belt!

    Oct 8, 2020

    Keenan Match Analysis: Rafa Mendes At Worlds 2016
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    Keenan Match Analysis: Rafa Mendes At Worlds 2016

    Jun 24, 2020

    Roger vs Buchecha | Into The Wormhole with Keenan Cornelius (Ep. 6)
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    Roger vs Buchecha | Into The Wormhole with Keenan Cornelius (Ep. 6)

    Jun 24, 2020

    Keenan Match Analysis: Rafa Mendes Vs Marcio Andre
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    Keenan Match Analysis: Rafa Mendes Vs Marcio Andre

    May 28, 2020

    Rewatch Rafael Mendes Epic Triangle On Queixinho With Mikey And Tommy
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    Rewatch Rafael Mendes Epic Triangle On Queixinho With Mikey And Tommy

    Apr 18, 2020

    Match Rewind: Rafael Mendes Vs Leonardo Saggioro
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    Match Rewind: Rafael Mendes Vs Leonardo Saggioro

    Apr 18, 2020

    Match Rewind: Rafael Mendes vs Ichitaro Tsukada
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    Match Rewind: Rafael Mendes vs Ichitaro Tsukada

    Apr 18, 2020

    2016 Worlds Featherweight With Tommy And Mikey! | Saturday Match Rewind (Ep. 4)
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    2016 Worlds Featherweight With Tommy And Mikey! | Saturday Match Rewind (Ep. 4)

    Apr 18, 2020

    Analyzing Excellence: Tommy & Mikey Rewind to Rafa's Last Worlds Final
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    Analyzing Excellence: Tommy & Mikey Rewind to Rafa's Last Worlds Final

    Apr 11, 2020

    Rafa, Bruno, Thalison And More! | Saturday Match Rewind (Ep. 3)
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    Rafa, Bruno, Thalison And More! | Saturday Match Rewind (Ep. 3)

    Apr 11, 2020

    WATCH: Rafa Mendes Sparring With Johnatha Alves
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    WATCH: Rafa Mendes Sparring With Johnatha Alves

    Nov 2, 2018

    Rafael Mendes: The Slickness
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    Rafael Mendes: The Slickness

    Jan 1, 2018