Watch this heartwarming video of Hall of Famer Rafael Mendes guiding his daughter through her matches at Jiu-Jitsu Con Kids. From sharing his knowledge to offering comfort and encouragement, Rafael is by her side every step of the way. A beautiful story of a father and daughter bond, captured on the mats.

In this episode of JJCON Talks, we sit down with Professor Gui Mendes — 4x IBJJF World Champion, Hall of Famer, and founder of Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Known for developing one of the strongest kids’ programs in the world, Gui shares his philosophy on creating the right environment for young athletes to fall in love with jiu-jitsu, how to balance fun and productivity in training, and why being coachable matters more than talent.

Building a Brand in Jiu-Jitsu with Kingz Founder Bruno Munduruca

The Champions Midset with Andre Galvão

Unshakeable: Principles of Jiu-Jitsu Applied to Life and Business with Fabio Gurgel

ADULT / BLACK-BELT / MALE / OPEN-CLASS – QUALIFIER

ADULT / BLACK-BELT / MALE / OPEN-CLASS – QUALIFIER

ADULT / BLACK-BELT / FEMALE / OPEN-CLASS – QUALIFIER

ADULT / BROWN-BELT / FEMALE / MIDDLE – SEMIFINAL

ADULT / BROWN-BELT / FEMALE / LIGHT – SEMIFINAL

ADULT / BROWN-BELT / MALE / LIGHT – FINAL

ADULT / BROWN-BELT / FEMALE / MIDDLE – QUALIFIER

ADULT / BROWN-BELT / FEMALE / MIDDLE – QUALIFIER

ADULT / BROWN-BELT / FEMALE / OPEN-CLASS – FINAL