From his first days on the mats in Brazil to standing atop the podium as the 2025 IBJJF Featherweight World Champion, João “Bisnaga” Mendes shares his inspiring journey.
In this exclusive 24-minute interview, Bisnaga opens up about:
How his father introduced him to Jiu-Jitsu and his early struggles competing against bigger, older athletes
The turning point of joining Atos HQ under André Galvão
Breakthrough moments at The Crown and against some of the toughest names in the featherweight division
Overcoming 7 years of challenges as a black belt before finally achieving his dream of becoming World Champion
What it means to win in one of the deepest and most unpredictable divisions in Jiu-Jitsu
Featherweight has crowned 9 different champions in the last 9 years, and in 2025, João Mendes proved that persistence, belief, and relentless training can turn dreams into gold.
📺 Watch now and hear the story behind one of the most inspiring championship runs in IBJJF history.
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