# Guilherme Mendes

> Black Belt 4 Stripes

## Overview

**Name:** Guilherme Mendes

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt 4 Stripes


## Bio

Guilherme Mendes emerged from Rio Claro alongside younger brother Rafael, their careers shaped by the coaching of Ramon Lemos and Leonardo Santos after a cousin recognized their early potential. Promoted to black belt in October 2008, the Mendes brothers built a reputation as the next generation of the sport, their success across all belt levels following Lemos through Nova União, Brasa, and finally Atos. In 2012, Guilherme relocated to California, opening a top-tier academy with Rafael under sponsor support from RVCA. He retired from competition on May 19, 2015, at age 26, stepping away while holding the world jiu-jitsu title in his weight division to focus on teaching and family.
## Gym Affiliations

- **AOJ Mission Viejo** (Mission Viejo, United States) — Head Instructor
## Lineage

- Ramon Lemos

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**Last Updated:** September 08, 2026

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