Mundo BJJ Instructors

Jonathan Mendez

Co-Founder | Assistant Coach

Kris Patricio

Co-Founder | Head Coach

Bio

Kris Patricio is a multiple-time world gi and no-gi champion. Born in Guerrero, Mexico, Kris always demonstrated a propensity for athletics. He began his athletic journey by competing nationally with both his high school basketball team and his school running team. In 2006, he immigrated to New York. In 2016, after trying various martial arts, Kris began training jiu-jitsu at Renzo Gracie in New York. Kris quickly became obsessed with the sport and began attending several classes each day. In 2017, he earned his blue belt and began competing regularly. After 2 years as a blue belt, he earned his purple belt under Igor Gracie. In 2021, he received his brown belt. As a brown belt, he won multiple championships including Master's world gi, Master's World No-Gi, Master's PanAm gi, and Master's PanAm Nogi. In 2023, Kris was promoted to a Black belt by Mike Jamarillo. Kris is an active competitor and loves to share his knowledge and experience with his students.

Bio

Jonathan, a Renzo Gracie Blue belt from Barahona, Dominican Republic. Jonathan has dedicated his life to martial arts. He began training in karate at 10 years old and holds a 6th-degree black belt in GOJU. Jonathan's favorite move is the arm triangle.