# Marco Mendes

> Black Belt | Brazil

## Overview

**Name:** Marco Mendes

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt

**Nationality:** Brazil

**Gender:** Male

**Date of Birth:** January 25, 2003 (age 23)


## Bio

Marco Vinicius Mendes Brito is a Brazilian black belt who won the featherweight division at both the 2025 IBJJF No-Gi World and No-Gi Pan Championships. He competes for Aspire to Inspire in California.
## Gym Affiliations

- **Aspire To Inspire** (Manteca, United States) — Student
## Lineage

- Rolls Gracie
- Romero Cavalcanti (Black Belt)
- Fábio Gurgel (Black Belt)
- Isaque Bahiense (Black Belt)

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**Last Updated:** September 26, 2026

**Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/people/marco-mendes)