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…
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…
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…
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt has stepped away from his position as a professor at OBJJ after the academy’s leadership refused to take action against a fellow instructor following documented…
The Tackett brothers, both active UFC BJJ competitors, made a dual announcement this week. In a promotional video, William and Andrew Tackett confirmed that UFC BJJ plans to incorporate formal…
Riley Rehl has spent eight years doing Body Combat, a mixed martial arts-inspired group fitness class she describes as “shadow boxing set to music.” Confident in her abilities, she set…
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison recently sat down with Jorge Masvidal on his latest podcast episode. During the conversation, she talked about modern judo, its politics, and the rule…
When it comes to choosing a jiu-jitsu academy, most people obsess over finding the perfect instructor, the right culture, or the most competitive training environment. Retired Navy SEAL commander and…
Australian news outlet 10 News Plus has exclusively confirmed that a second arrest warrant has been issued for Izaak Michell, this time out of Austin, Texas, adding to an already…
