Michael W. Rethmeyer Jr
Instructor and ranked competitor representing BJJ Lifestyle Academy South County.
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Kronos BJJ
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Mike Rethmeyer, known as "Brazilian" Mike, is the head coach of BJJ Lifestyle Academy, which has locations in O'Fallon, Illinois, and St. Louis, Missouri. His interest in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu began in Brazil as a young teenager, and he now has more than three decades of training and competition behind him. He holds a fourth-degree black belt under Leo Peçanha. Rethmeyer is a twenty-time IBJJF medalist. At black belt his results include first place at the Pan-American Championship, third at the World Championship and seven International Open titles. Several of the academy's assistant coaches, including Neal and John Palos, earned their black belts under him.