Art of Jiu Jitsu
Team Accomplishments
Aggregated from member gyms’ linked competitors — see how rankings work.
Notable Athletes
Instructors
Cole Abate
Black Belt · Art of Jiu Jitsu
🏆 3
Cole Abate is a multiple-time world champion in the colored belts and the youngest ever to win the ADCC Trials at the age of 16 years old. He was recently promoted to black belt by Professor Gui Mendes in July 2023.
Jessa Khan
Black Belt · Art of Jiu Jitsu
🏆 3
Jessa Khan officially joined AOJ Academy in 2016 as an orange belt. She won the World Championships in the blue, purple and brown belts and received her black belt from Professor Gui Mendes 2 days before her 19th birthday. In 2023, she captured the black belt world title in the light-featherweight division after an amazing performance.
Pablo Lavaselli
Black Belt · Art of Jiu Jitsu
🏆 12
Pablo Lavaselli is a 2x World Pro Champion and Brazilian Nationals Champion. Originally from Argentina, Pablo moved to the USA in the summer of 2022 to learn from Professor Gui Mendes. Since then he has become an integral part of AOJ Academy and the AOJ+ online platform.
Tainan Dalpra
Black Belt · Art of Jiu Jitsu
🏆 3
Tainan Dalpra is a 2x Black Belt World Champion and is known for his technical yet dynamic style. He moved from Brazil to the United States in 2014 at the age of 14 to pursue his dream of making a career from Jiu Jitsu and is now one of the head professors inside the academy.
Gui Mendes
Black Belt · Art of Jiu Jitsu
🏆 4
Gui Mendes is a 4x World Champion and member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame. He is the head professor at AOJ Academy and has created champions at every age and belt level.
Konrad Ascherman
Art of Jiu Jitsu
Konrad Ascherman is listed as a contact for Art of Jiu Jitsu.
Konrad Ascherman
Art of Jiu Jitsu
Konrad Ascherman is listed as a contact for Art of Jiu Jitsu Academy.
Rafael Mendes
Black Belt · Art of Jiu Jitsu
🏆 6
Rafael Mendes is a 6x World Champion and 2x ADCC Champion known for his creative and innovative style. In 2022, Rafael was inducted into both the IBJJF and ADCC Hall of Fame.
Member Gyms (2)
US gyms are listed first.
Art of Jiu Jitsu
Costa Mesa, CA
Operating in Costa Mesa, California, Art of Jiu Jitsu delivers focused Jiu Jitsu instruction and physical conditioning. The academy serves martial artists ranging from novice practitioners to dedicated competitors across the Costa Mesa area. The training curriculum is structured into distinct tiers based on experience. The Basics program is tailored for students with less than one year of practice, while the Fundamentals program guides athletes possessing more than one year of training. Practitioners also participate in the dedicated No-Gi program, exploring grappling maneuvers applied without the traditional kimono. Youth programming spans age-specific divisions from early childhood through competitive teens. Complimentary trial classes are offered exclusively to verified Orange County residents who can prove residency, with class reservations managed through the academy's digital platform.
Art of Jiu Jitsu
Mission Viejo, CA
Situated in Mission Viejo, California, Art of Jiu Jitsu provides technical martial arts instruction and athletic development. The training facility delivers Jiu Jitsu programming for children, adolescents, and adult students residing in south Orange County. The adult curriculum is divided into focused instructional tracks to maximize student development. The Basics track supports participants who have practiced for less than one year, focusing on movement fundamentals and safety, while the Fundamentals track develops advanced guard concepts, sweeps, and submissions for practitioners with over one year of experience. Youth programming offers structured training categorized into age cohorts, including classes for ages 3 to 5 across multiple skill levels. Verified Orange County residents can schedule a complimentary trial class through the Art of Jiu Jitsu portal.