Fall From Grace: Champion BJJ Coach Melqui Galvão Transported in Police Car Trunk Amid Criminal Investigation
May 08, 2026BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Melqui Galvão, once considered one of the most influential figures in modern competitive grappling, has reportedly arrived in São Paulo under police custody as authorities...
John Danaher Shares Advice For Coaches: “This Is What Students Need”
May 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Being a coach in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is no easy task. Taking care to explain everything properly, to plan your sessions before they begin, and then to provide direction while drills and sparring are...
Top BJJ Coach Melqui Galvão Arrested Amid Allegations Involving Minors
Apr 28, 2026BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community has been shaken by reports that prominent coach Melqui Galvão has been taken into custody in Brazil after presenting himself to authorities. According to...
Very Prominent BJJ Coach Arrested As Craig Jones Urges Victims To Come Forward
Apr 28, 2026BJJEE
A prominent Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor has been arrested in Fazenda Rio Grande, in the metropolitan region of Curitiba, Brazil, following an alleged domestic violence incident involving his wife....
Coach Walks Away From BJJ Academy Over Mishandled Harassment Allegations
Apr 25, 2026BJJEE
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt has decided to walk away from his academy after what he describes as a complete failure of leadership to address serious misconduct allegations. The coach, Louis...
Nicholas Meregali: John Danaher Is The Greatest Jiu-Jitsu Coach In History, Even Beyond Helio Gracie
Mar 23, 2026BJJEE
Nicholas Meregali has never been one to hold back his opinions, but his latest statements may spark one of the most significant debates in modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Speaking on a podcast with...
Robert Drysdale Claims That A Coach Is “Responsible For 1% Of Your BJJ Journey”
Mar 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
ADCC veteran Robert Drysdale recently delivered a blunt perspective on responsibility in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – pushing back against the common tendency to blame external factors for lack of...
19 Year Old Sarah Galvão Named Head Coach as Atos Exodus Deepens Following Allegations Crisis
Feb 11, 2026BJJEE
In the latest and most symbolic shift inside Atos Jiu-Jitsu, Sarah Galvão—the teenage daughter of André Galvão and a newly promoted black belt—has been listed in a leadership role at...
BJJ Coach Kyvann Gonzalez On Being Late: “If You’re One Of Free Members, I Will Lock You Out”
Jan 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Kyvann Gonzalez has no problem saying exactly how he feels about being late on the mats… And at his academy, Bodega BJJ, the rules change dramatically depending on whether a student is paying...
Where in the World Is Malachy Friedman? Inside His European Coaching Chapter
Jan 17, 2026BJJEE
American instructor Malachy Friedman has been noticeably absent stateside—and for good reason. Over the past months, Friedman has been spending extended time in Europe, most notably in Sweden,...
Kit Dale: “Not Listening To Coaches Was One Of The Best Things I Ever Did”
Jan 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
There is plenty of advice you’ll receive on your BJJ journey when it comes to becoming the best you can be on the mats… But we bet that you did not hear the following advice – the...
BJJ Coach In Dubai Says He Earns $4,000 Per Month After 20 Years In The Sport: “Doing Something For Myself”
Jan 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Alexandre Altenburg Odebrecht, a black belt and head coach of Tao Jiu-Jitsu Academy, has offered a candid look into the financial reality of coaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Dubai. Odebrecht has been...
Khabib Nurmagomedov Explains His Ruthless Coaching Style: “No Freedom Of Speech”
Jan 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov never believed in shortcuts as a fighter, and that same unforgiving mentality now defines his work as a coach. Since retiring in 2020, the former UFC lightweight champion has...
Coach Calls Out Parents At Kids Events: “You Suck At Jiu-Jitsu!”
Dec 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jesse Zimmerman didn’t set out to start a controversy, but a short video he shared after coaching at youth tournaments struck a nerve across the Jiu-Jitsu community. Zimmerman says the problem...
Watch: Brawl Breaks Out Between Coaches at No-Gi Worlds 2025 During Juvenile Match
Dec 14, 2025BJJEE
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach has issued a public apology following a heated mat-side confrontation at the IBJJF No-Gi World Championships on December 13, admitting that his behavior fell far below the...
Tom DeBlass Says That Coaches Are Responsible For Bad Matchups – And The Injuries That Follow
Nov 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is calling on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors to take more responsibility in protecting their students, especially when pairing training partners. In DeBlass’s view, instructors must...
UFC’s Carlos Prates Chooses Craig Jones Over Khabib As Coach: “He’ll Let Me Party”
Nov 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Carlos Prates has once again delivered one of the most entertaining answers of the year, this time when asked whether he’d rather be coached by Craig Jones or Khabib Nurmagomedov. The rising UFC...
Derek Moneyberg: “I Spent About $3 Million Paying For BJJ Coaches”
Nov 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Derek Moneyberg has once again ignited controversy in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world after revealing the staggering amount he claims to have spent – around $3 million – on private training to...
Greg Souders’ Advice How To Coach BJJ Kids Classes: “They’re There To Play”
Oct 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In an era where youth sports often push early high-stakes competition, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Greg Souders wants to redefine what it means to develop young athletes. His philosophy prioritizes...
The BJJ Gym Dividend: Why Your Fighter’s New BJJ Coach is an Instant Moneyline Asset
Oct 06, 2025BJJEE
We all know a fighter’s camp matters, but does the betting market? When an MMA athlete commits to a BJJ-centric powerhouse, the betting odds adjust instantly. This is the BJJ Gym Dividend. A...
Nicky Ryan Says He Made “Zero Dollars” Coaching B-Team To CJI 2 Victory
Sep 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
B-Team Jiu-Jitsu head coach Nicky Ryan has revealed that he took home nothing from his squad’s win at Craig Jones Invitational 2, despite being offered a share of the event’s profits. Here is...
John Danaher Names The BJJ Coaches He Considers Among The Greatest
Sep 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher is widely recognized as one of the best minds in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – but when asked who he would place in that same category, he gave a thoughtful answer that highlighted some of the...
Ryan Hall Explains The Critical Difference Between A Coach And An Instructor
Aug 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Ryan Hall has offered a perspective on a distinction that many martial arts students overlook: the difference between a coach and an instructor. According to Hall, understanding this gap is vital for...
Bruce Lee’s Judo Coach: “He Was Really Tough, Cocky At Times”
Aug 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Judo legend Hayward Nishioka had a rare opportunity that few martial artists can claim – he trained alongside Bruce Lee. In doing so, he saw up close what made the martial arts icon such a...
