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Mica Galvao Closed BJJ College And Launched Mika Jiu-Jitsu — Diogo Reis Already Out, Andrey Still 'Evaluating'

Mica Galvao Closed BJJ College And Launched Mika Jiu-Jitsu — Diogo Reis Already Out, Andrey Still 'Evaluating'

Jun 02, 2026 · athlete-news, bjj-college
Something genuinely chaotic unfolded in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Mica Galvao started the week employed by his father's organization.
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Melqui Galvao Allegedly Kept Intimidating Witnesses From Inside Prison

Melqui Galvao Allegedly Kept Intimidating Witnesses From Inside Prison

Jun 02, 2026 · accountability, athlete-misconduct
Brazilian state deputy Alessandra Campêlo made allegations that transformed what was already a serious case into something darker and more calculated. When Galvao was arrested on April 28th, the prosecution had something damning: a 13-minute audio recording of him apparently negotiating with a victi
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San Diego Closed The Galvão Case For 'Insufficient Evidence.' A Second Atos Athlete Came Forward Anyway.

San Diego Closed The Galvão Case For 'Insufficient Evidence.' A Second Atos Athlete Came Forward Anyway.

Jun 02, 2026 · accountability, andre-galvao
The tidy version of the André Galvão story was supposed to end on May 1, when San Diego authorities closed the case for insufficient evidence and no charges were filed. A named athlete inside Atos did not get the memo.
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An Atos Black Belt Just Said Both Galvão Accusers Are Telling The Truth

An Atos Black Belt Just Said Both Galvão Accusers Are Telling The Truth

Jun 02, 2026 · accountability, andre-galvao
For months, Atos had a tidy way to file the André Galvão allegations: jealous outsiders, disgruntled ex-students, a smear campaign. Then one of their own black belts opened his mouth.
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Mica Galvao Announced His Own Team, Then Shut It Down Before The Gear Was Even Printed

Mica Galvao Announced His Own Team, Then Shut It Down Before The Gear Was Even Printed

Jun 02, 2026 · athlete-news, bjj-college
Here's the complete history of Mika Jiu-Jitsu: announced, then canceled, with no gear to show for it. The window between "I'm starting a team" and "never mind" was about a week.
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John Danaher on His Two Favorite Types of Students: 'Polar Opposites'

John Danaher on His Two Favorite Types of Students: 'Polar Opposites'

Jun 02, 2026 · athlete-news, business
John Danaher sat down with BJJEE on May 30 and described his two favorite types of students as "polar opposites": total beginners learning fundamentals and advanced athletes refining nuances. That wasn't a hot take—that was just smart coaching.
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Fabricio Andrey Chose Alliance Over Mica's New Team — Mica's New Team Didn't Last 72 Hours

Fabricio Andrey Chose Alliance Over Mica's New Team — Mica's New Team Didn't Last 72 Hours

Jun 02, 2026 · alliance-jiu-jitsu, athlete-news
Three years ago, Fabricio Andrey left. Not with a manifesto.
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GSP On Rolling With Prime Danaher: 'There Was Nothing I Could Do'

GSP On Rolling With Prime Danaher: 'There Was Nothing I Could Do'

Jun 02, 2026 · athlete-news, georges-st-pierre
"Nothing I could do." That's how Georges St-Pierre, three-time UFC welterweight champion, Hall of Famer, BJJ black belt under John Danaher, describes what it was like to roll with his own coach in his prime. Not "tough rolls." Not "we had good rounds." Nothing he could do.
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