The Timeless Mentorship Program
6 months of direct coaching with Rafael Lovato Jr.
High-level mentorship for serious Jiu-Jitsu students who want to maximise their progress & mindset with structure, feedback, and a clear roadmap from Rafael Lovato Jr. himself.
1:1 calls, video footage analysis, feedback, nutrition & conditioning advice, competition & leadership tips, and so much more.
Starts early February, limited to 10 students max.
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Your biggest problem in BJJ is NOT effort – but lack of direction & proper feedback.
Do you love Jiu-Jitsu? Do you train as much as you can, watch instructionals when you have the time, and enjoy even just thinking about it?
And yet, you are not satisfied with your progress. You keep making the same mistakes, keep being frustrated about the same things over and over... And you feel you should be further along by now.
This is NOT because you lack the work ethic. But because you are, like most students, left to figure it out alone.
This mentorship replaces all and any guesswork you have with absolute clarity.
Instead of bouncing between random techniques and advice, you’ll by mentored by Rafael Lovato Jr. & be given exact feedback you need,
You will become incredibly good at BJJ over the next six focused months.
Why most Jiu-Jitsu athletes stay stuck:
You are training hard...
... But without a clear sense of direction. You show up, roll with intensity, drill new techniques, and yet the same problems keep showing up in your game.
Not because you lack discipline, but because effort without a clear plan leads to stagnation.
You're guessing what to fix
You don’t know what actually deserves your focus. Should you work on guard? Passing? Escapes? Submissions from the back? Conditioning? Mindset? All of the above?
Most students bounce between everything and, therefore, end up mastering nothing.
No proper feedback
Nobody is studying your Jiu-Jitsu. In class, you’re one of many. No one is closely watching you roll, let alone breaking down your footage, identifying your mistakes, or mapping your long-term growth... You’re left correcting the same mistakes over and over again.
Meet your mentor: Rafael Lovato Jr.
Rafael Lovato Jr. is one of the most accomplished and respected figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a multiple-time world champion, lifelong martial artist, and founder of the Timeless Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
But Rafael’s greatest impact isn’t measured in medals.
It’s measured in the lives he’s changed as a coach, teacher, and mentor.
For decades he has guided competitors, hobbyists, coaches, and everyday people through the realities of training, injury, burnout, pressure, and self-doubt – helping them build not just better Jiu-Jitsu, but stronger identities, healthier bodies, and more meaningful relationships with the art.
He’s known for blending high-level technical precision with a rare focus on longevity, mindset, and life balance...
A philosophy born from years of competing, teaching, leading academies, and continuing to evolve long after most athletes have stopped training altogether.
Today, Rafael is opening a small, hand-picked mentorship.
He believes in walking beside a select group of students – studying their game, understanding their challenges, and helping them build a Jiu-Jitsu practice they can carry for the rest of their lives.
What makes this mentorship different:
Not a program, a relationship
This isn’t a quick 6-week sprint or another collection of techniques. It’s six months of ongoing mentorship – with regular 1-on-1 calls, group sessions and personal feedback – so your progress compounds in the best possible way.
Your Jiu-Jitsu, your roadmap
No two students train the same, live the same, or struggle with the same problems. Your technical plan, course assignments, and development path are built around your footage, your goals, and your real life – not a cookie-cutter system.
Built for longevity & life
This mentorship doesn’t glorify endless grinding. It teaches you the ins and outs of managing your body, mindset, and recovery so you can keep training and improving year after year, not just survive your next few training sessions.
The Timeless Mentorship Roadmap:
The Inner Black Belt (February):
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Mindset & Identity
This is where your transformation begins.
You’ll develop the internal tools to stay calm under pressure, regain control when things go wrong, and reconnect with the deeper purpose behind your training and life. Through Rafael’s personal frameworks, visualization methods, performance rituals, and mindset tricks, you’ll shift from chasing external validation to building unshakeable confidence from within – on and off the mats alike!
This month is about who you are on the mats and who you become when things get difficult.
The Timeless Jiu-Jitsu (March):
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Technical Evolution
This pillar turns chaos into clarity.
Together, we’ll create your personal technical roadmap, based on your footage, your strengths, and the systems that actually matter for your game. Instead of bouncing between random techniques, you’ll integrate one major position at a time, using Rafael’s existing courses as tools – applied directly to your needs.
This is how you'll stop guessing and start building a game that evolves for life.
The Athlete's Engine (April):
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S&C, Nutrition, Recovery
Your body is your instrument and it deserves a strategy.
You’ll learn how to structure your strength & conditioning training, mobility, warm-ups, and recovery so you can train hard without constantly fighting pain, fatigue, or injury. Rafael will share his own routines for longevity, alongside guidance on nutrition, supplementation, sustainable training frequency, as well as other strategies.
This month ensures your progress is supported – not sabotaged – by how you live.
Pressure Performance & Flow (May):
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Competition & Non-Competition Tracks
This is where confidence is forged even further.
Whether you compete or not, pressure is part of Jiu-Jitsu – tough rounds, promotions, teaching, life stress. You’ll build personal routines for composure, focus, and emotional control so you can perform when it matters.
Competitors will learn how to peak, adjust gameplans, and prepare for different opponents.
Non-competitors will learn how to use simulated pressure to grow without needing medals.
The goal is the same: clarity in chaos.
Legacy & Leadership (June):
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Teaching, Coaching, & Impact
Your influence extends far beyond your own training.
This pillar is about learning how to transmit knowledge, lead by example, and build meaningful culture – whether in your academy, your family, or your community. Rafael will share how he approaches coaching, communication, and long-term leadership, with insights into building a sustainable martial life.
This is where you will begin shaping others, not just yourself.
Integration & Timeless Blueprint (July):
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Sustain & Expand Your Game
This is your graduation and your launchpad.
We’ll review your progress across mindset, technique, physical preparation, and life habits, comparing where you started to where you are now. Together, we'll build your personal 6-month training blueprint – a realistic plan you can follow long after the mentorship ends.
You won't leave just with inspiration. You will leave with a system that you can use to keep growing.
What You Get Over 6 Months:
- The Timeless Mentorship Roadmap
A structured month-by-month journey covering mindset, technical growth, physical preparation, pressure performance, leadership, and long-term integration. - 6× Private 1-on-1 Coaching Calls with Rafael
One focused session every month (30 minutes) to refine your game, mindset, and priorities. - 3× Group Q&A Calls
Ask your most important questions and learn from others in the mentorship circle (one call every two months). - 6× In-Depth Video Analyses of Your Rolling or Competition
Submit your footage and receive detailed feedback on what matters most for you and your progress. - Monthly Timeless Academy Assignments
Targeted lessons from Rafael’s courses, chosen specifically for your current challenges and goals. - Additional Personalized Assignments
Custom drills, mental work, and off-mat tasks tailored to your development. - Weekly Progress Check-Ins (Email)
Simple updates that keep you accountable and allow Rafael to course-correct quickly. - Ask Rafael Anything, Anytime
Direct email access for questions about training, mindset, recovery, or life on the mats. - Full Lifetime Access to Timeless Academy
Continue learning long after the mentorship ends. - Bonus Access to Standalone Courses
Choose any additional Timeless Jiujitsu course – included free. - Official Completion Certificate
A recognition of your commitment to six months of focused growth.
This mentorship is for you if...
You're serious about your growth
Whether you’re a competitor, a dedicated hobbyist, an MMA athlete, or a coach, this mentorship is for people who want structure, not more random training. You’re here because you care about progress, not just showing up and hoping something sticks.
You can commit to the next 6 months
Proper change doesn’t happen by accident, nor over night. This mentorship is built for those who are ready to show up consistently – for calls, check-ins, and intentional training advice – and who understand that mastery is created through sustained effort over time.
You're willing to be coached honestly
This program works because it’s real. You’ll be asked to film your rounds, reflect on your performance, and receive direct feedback on what’s actually holding you back. If you’re open to seeing your blind spots, this experience will change everything and you'll be astonished by your progress.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need to compete to join?
What belt or experience level is required?
How does scheduling work?
How does payment work?
Is this different from just buying your courses?
Is there a refund if I miss my goals, don’t complete the program, or similar?
Got a question? Ask Rafael by sending him an email to: [email protected]!
6 months of mentorship with Rafael Lovato Jr.
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If you feel there’s a higher level of clarity, confidence, consistency, and progress you haven’t accessed yet in your BJJ journey, then this mentorship was created for you.
For six months, Rafael will work closely with a small group of committed students – studying their Jiu-Jitsu, guiding their development, and helping them build a practice that lasts far beyond this program.
If you’re ready to stop guessing, train with intention, be coached by Rafael, and reach your potential as a BJJ practitioner and off the mats alike, this is your opportunity.
Applications are open until January 31, 2026.
The mentorship begins in February and is limited to 10 students...
And it will not take place again until 2027.
