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AOJ Academy Kids Program focuses on Jiu Jitsu as its main activity. Classes follow a structured curriculum that is organized for student learning in each program. The program is part of AOJ Academy, which offers instruction from a team of Jiu Jitsu athletes and professors.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
AOJ Academy Kids Program is part of AOJ Academy, where Gui Mendes is the head professor and Tainan Dalpra is one of the head professors inside the academy. Classes are led by instructors such as Rafael Mendes, Gui Mendes, Tainan Dalpra, Jessa Khan, Cole Abate, and Pablo Lavaselli. Rafael Mendes is a 6x World Champion, 2x ADCC Champion, and was inducted into both the IBJJF and ADCC Hall of Fame in 2022. Gui Mendes is a 4x World Champion and a member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame. Tainan Dalpra is a 2x black belt World Champion. Jessa Khan won World Championships at blue, purple, and brown belt, received her black belt from Professor Gui Mendes, and in 2023 won the black belt World title in the light-featherweight division. Cole Abate is a multiple-time World Champion in the colored belts and became the youngest person to win the ADCC Trials at 16 years old. Pablo Lavaselli is a 2x World Pro Champion and Brazilian Nationals Champion. AOJ Academy describes its mission as using Jiu Jitsu as a mechanism for people to maximize their potential and states that the AOJ Kids Program is designed to build the next generation of champions by instilling core values like confidence, self-discipline, and respect through Jiu Jitsu. AOJ Academy hosts guests from all over the world on a daily basis. As part of membership at AOJ Academy, students have access to both the Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa academy locations.
Last updated February 28, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
AOJ Academy Kids Program is part of AOJ Academy, where Gui Mendes is the head professor and Tainan Dalpra is one of the head professors inside the academy. Classes are led by instructors such as Rafael Mendes, Gui Mendes, Tainan Dalpra, Jessa Khan, Cole Abate, and Pablo Lavaselli. Rafael Mendes is a 6x World Champion, 2x ADCC Champion, and was inducted into both the IBJJF and ADCC Hall of Fame in 2022. Gui Mendes is a 4x World Champion and a member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame. Tainan Dalpra is a 2x black belt World Champion. Jessa Khan won World Championships at blue, purple, and brown belt, received her black belt from Professor Gui Mendes, and in 2023 won the black belt World title in the light-featherweight division. Cole Abate is a multiple-time World Champion in the colored belts and became the youngest person to win the ADCC Trials at 16 years old. Pablo Lavaselli is a 2x World Pro Champion and Brazilian Nationals Champion. AOJ Academy describes its mission as using Jiu Jitsu as a mechanism for people to maximize their potential and states that the AOJ Kids Program is designed to build the next generation of champions by instilling core values like confidence, self-discipline, and respect through Jiu Jitsu. AOJ Academy hosts guests from all over the world on a daily basis. As part of membership at AOJ Academy, students have access to both the Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa academy locations.
Last updated February 28, 2026.
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