New details have emerged following the arrest of Melqui Galvão in Manaus on April 28. The case originated in São Paulo where a 17-year-old athlete accused Galvão of misconduct allegedly…
Yesterday we reported about Melqui Galvao’s arrest. Some new information has come to light. Melqui Galvao was taken into custody in Manaus on Tuesday, April 28, following allegations of misconduct…
The arrest of Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt instructor Melqui Galvao on suspicion of offenses involving a minor drew immediate and pointed responses from the athletes with closest ties to him.…
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) and the Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ) have issued a permanent ban against Melqui Galvao following his arrest in the state of São Paulo…
Melqui Galvao, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt instructor, left a 13-minute audio message for the father of a teenage female student that would eventually be handed over to law enforcement…
A wave of serious allegations has rattled the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community following the reported arrest of Melqui Galvao on suspicion of offenses involving a minor. Documentation reviewed by this outlet…
On a recent episode of Origin with Matt Serra, UFC Hall of Famer Matt Serra sat down with his longtime friend and former roommate Rodrigo Gracie to revisit their years…
A prominent Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and gym owner was taken into custody in the early morning hours of April 21 in Fazenda Rio Grande, Brazil. Authorities say surveillance footage…
Craig Jones recently posted about his brand new interview with a mainstream outlet – playboy magazine. In it, Jones talks extensively about BJJ culture and the issues he sees. Craig…
Carlos Gracie Jr., the founder and president of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), has been promoted to red belt. The announcement was made via the IBJJF’s official social media…
