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Gui Mendes Shares What He’d Do Differently Starting BJJ Over From White Belt

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November 2, 2026

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Gui Mendes says he would organize everything if he could begin again. In a recent video, he outlined a white belt plan built on structure, fundamentals and steady progress – as he sees disorganization as why many people walk away: If I could start Jiu-Jitsu over again, I would focus on […]

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