From the small town of Rio Claro, Brazil, to the top of the Jiu Jitsu world, Champions in the Sport documents the extraordinary journey of brothers Rafael and Gui Mendes - two athletes who redefined what it means to be champions both on and off the mats.
The episode explores their beginnings in the sport, their rise through the ranks to become multiple-time world champions, and the founding of Art of Jiu Jitsu, a global brand that has impacted the next generation of athletes.
A story of discipline, vision, and transformation, Champions in the Sport captures an exclusive look into two of the sport's most influential athletes.
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