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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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Keenan Match Analysis: Rafa Mendes Vs Marcio Andre

May 28, 2020

Keenan Cornelius breaks down Rafael Mendes vs Marcio Andre.

Full Episode: Into The Wormhole With Keenan Cornelius Ep. 3

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    7:21
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    47:03
    Rafael Mendes vs Rubens Charles 2009 ADCC World Championship

    Jul 18, 2022

    Rafael Mendes vs Leo Viera 2009 ADCC World Championship
    14:07
    Rafael Mendes vs Leo Viera 2009 ADCC World Championship

    Jul 18, 2022

    Rafael Mendes vs Jayson Patino 2009 ADCC World Championship
    3:25
    Rafael Mendes vs Jayson Patino 2009 ADCC World Championship

    Jul 18, 2022

    Rafael Mendes vs Justin Rader 2009 ADCC World Championship
    1:03
    Rafael Mendes vs Justin Rader 2009 ADCC World Championship

    Jul 18, 2022

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    5:18
    How The ADCC Trials in Brazil Produce The Most Champions

    Jan 11, 2022

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    4:53
    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
    2:22
    16yo Cole Abate Describes Training at Art of Jiu-Jitsu with the Mendes bros

    Aug 27, 2021

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    3:52
    Jessa Khan Promoted To Black Belt!

    Oct 8, 2020

    Keenan Match Analysis: Rafa Mendes At Worlds 2016
    11:37
    Keenan Match Analysis: Rafa Mendes At Worlds 2016

    Jun 24, 2020

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    1:27:02
    Roger vs Buchecha | Into The Wormhole with Keenan Cornelius (Ep. 6)

    Jun 24, 2020

    Keenan Match Analysis: Rafa Mendes Vs Marcio Andre
    13:14
    Keenan Match Analysis: Rafa Mendes Vs Marcio Andre

    May 28, 2020

    Rewatch Rafael Mendes Epic Triangle On Queixinho With Mikey And Tommy
    10:44
    Rewatch Rafael Mendes Epic Triangle On Queixinho With Mikey And Tommy

    Apr 18, 2020

    Match Rewind: Rafael Mendes Vs Leonardo Saggioro
    12:21
    Match Rewind: Rafael Mendes Vs Leonardo Saggioro

    Apr 18, 2020

    Match Rewind: Rafael Mendes vs Ichitaro Tsukada
    6:52
    Match Rewind: Rafael Mendes vs Ichitaro Tsukada

    Apr 18, 2020