Guilherme Mendes Godoy is a four-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion at the black belt level.
11 Facts About Guilherme Mendes
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Alongside his brother Rafael Mendes, Guilherme is a 3rd-degree black belt under Ramon Lemos and a competitor for the Art of Jiu-Jitsu team.
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Guilherme Mendes is the co-founder of the Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy alongside his brother Rafael.
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Guilherme Mendes excelled in the colored belt divisions, winning IBJJF world titles in the blue, purple, and brown belt categories, as well as dominating the Brazilian National Championship at every belt level.
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Guilherme Mendes received his black belt in October 2008, awarded by Ramon Lemos, and quickly established himself as one of the top competitors in the black belt division.
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Guilherme Mendes won the IBJJF World Championship in 2009,2011,2012, and 2014, solidifying his status as one of the greatest names in jiu-jitsu history.
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In 2011, Guilherme Mendes showcased technical dominance by submitting Milton Carlos and Laercio Fernandes, defeating Samuel Braga in the semifinals and Ary Farias in the final to claim his second world title.
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Guilherme Mendes competed in high-level events such as the Abu Dhabi World Pro, reaching the quarterfinals, and the Pan American Championship, where he made the semifinals in his first year as a black belt.
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In May 2015, at the age of 26, Guilherme Mendes announced his retirement from professional jiu-jitsu competitions to focus on teaching and family.
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Guilherme Mendes's decision came after winning his fourth world title, a milestone that earned him a place in the IBJJF Hall of Fame, where he was officially inducted in 2022.
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Guilherme Mendes is widely respected for his contributions to jiu-jitsu, both as a competitor and as a coach.