Cole Abate
Oct 15, 2019
Cole Abate (born November 16, 2004) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gi and no-gi competitor based out of Costa Mesa, CA. He trains under Gui Mendes and represents the Art Of Jiu-Jitsu team. In 2021 he won the ADCC 1st North American Trials at the age of 16.
Tainan Dalpra
Oct 31, 2017
Jessa Khan
Nov 4, 2019
Jessa Khan is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. Born on October 8, 2001 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Khan is Cambodian-American and has represented Cambodia in international JJIF tournaments in newaza (ground grappling) competition. Khan began training jiu-jitsu at the age of 12. She was a standout competitor in the youth ranks and joined the Art Of Jiu-Jitsu team as an orange belt where she trains under coach Gui Mendes. Khan was promoted to black belt at the age of 18 on October 6, 2020. She is the 2019 IBJJF World, Pan & European champ and Abu Dhabi World Pro champion as a purple belt.
Johnatha Alves
Nov 4, 2019
Johnatha Alves is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Born on January 12, 1999, Alves trains under Gui Mendes and represents Art Of Jiu-Jitsu. He is a 2020 IBJJF Pan Champion. Alves is best known for his pressure passing style, and for his high submission rate when he gets to his opponent's back.
Rookies, Recruits, and Veterans: AOJ's Black Belt Pans Squad
Mar 21, 2023
Art Of Jiu-Jitsu has one of the strongest competition teams in gi jiu-jitsu, and this year’s team at Pans is one of their largest yet. While AOJ has been deep for years at the colored belt ranks, its black belt squad is now formidable across several weight categories. AOJ's black belt Pans squad features homegrown rookie talent, established veterans in the AOJ backbone, and a few new recruits hopeful to contribute to the Costa Mesa team's success.
3 Of The World's Best Light Featherweights Vying For Pans Title
Mar 21, 2023
The 2023 Pan Championships are shaping up to be a thrilling showcase of talent, with some of the most skilled competitors from around the globe coming together to battle it out in the black belt division. It’s the deepest Pans in history, with some the largest divisions we’ve ever seen at Pans. Among the light-featherweight contenders are three of the best in the world, including an IBJJF World Champion, looking to stave off hungry challengers.
Gui Mendes
Nov 2, 2017
All Access: Gui Mendes Leads AOJ Super Session For Pans
Mar 20, 2023
Get an inside look at the final preparations of AOJ for Pans featuring Tainan Dalpra, Cole Abate, Diego Pato, Thalison Soares, Margot Ciccarelli, Johnatha Alves, and more!
Thalison Roles With Purple Belt At The Art Of Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 19, 2023
Thalison Soares is back at AOJ ahead of the IBJJF 2023 Pan Championships
Johnatha Alves Talks Long Term Goals, Discusses 50/50 Criticism
Mar 19, 2023
Johnatha Alves says he isn't distracted by the the some of the comments surrounding his recent performances and use of the 50/50 guard.
Margot Ciccarelli Talks Move To Art Of Jiu-Jitsu, Adjustments To Her Approach Ahead Of Pans 2023
Mar 19, 2023
Margot Ciccarelli has been making strides in her grappling technique and overall well-being ahead of her second major tournament representing AOJ.
Margot Ciccarelli Rolls With Funegra At AOJ
Mar 19, 2023
Styles collide in this training round at the Art of Jiu-Jitsu.
IBJJF Pans Brackets And Schedule Released!
Mar 19, 2023
The second major IBJJF tournament of the year goes down this week, with the 2023 IBJJF Pan Championship taking place in Kissimmee, Florida. The action kicks off on Wednesday, March 22nd and black belt finals will wrap it up on the evening of Sunday, March 26th. All of the matches will be available on FloGrappling.
Beautiful Flow: Tainan Dalpra And Rafa Mendes
Mar 11, 2023
Tainan Dalpra and Rafael Mendes put on a display of stunning jiu-jitsu technique at Art of Jiu Jitsu!
The Future: Cole Abate Trains For Pans At AOJ
Mar 11, 2023
Watch brown belt phenom Cole Abate get in some rolling at Art of Jiu Jitsu leading up to the 2022 Pans!
