One of the biggest names in Brazilian jiu-jitsu has now taken a clear stance.
ADCC champion Diogo Reis has officially announced his departure from BJJ College, the team associated with Melqui Galvão, amid the ongoing investigation surrounding serious allegations against the coach.
Reis shared a public statement explaining that while he initially intended to remain with the team out of loyalty, the situation had reached a point where continuing would go against his personal values.
“At first, I had decided to remain at BJJ College so as not to abandon the team, especially since the leader had already been removed. However, the scale of the facts makes it impossible for me to continue with the team, as they go completely against my principles and values, and for that reason I am leaving.”
The ADCC champion also emphasized that his decision was not made lightly, highlighting the relationships and experience he gained during his time with the team.
“During these years I gained a lot of experience and made great friends, which I will carry with me for life, but now it is time for me to follow my own path.”
Despite stepping away from BJJ College, Reis stated that he would still be present at the Brazilian Championship to support his former teammates as a friend rather than as a member of the team.
“This weekend I will be present at the Brazilian Championship to support the team as a friend, and no longer as a member.”
Perhaps most notably, Reis made a clear statement regarding the broader issue at the center of the controversy.
“I reaffirm my rejection of any kind of violence or abuse against women and children, and I also express my solidarity with all victims of this type of crime.”
Reis is not alone in distancing himself from BJJ College. Over the past several days, several athletes and champions connected to the team have reportedly left or publicly reconsidered their association with the academy following the scandal involving Melqui Galvão.
The situation has created major fallout inside one of Brazil’s most successful competition teams. BJJ College has produced elite athletes and champions in recent years, but the current investigation has placed the team under intense scrutiny.
Melqui Galvão is currently in custody while Brazilian authorities continue their investigation. At this stage, the allegations remain under investigation, and no final judicial determination has been made.
As of now, Mica Galvão remains a leading figure at BJJ College, facing an extremely difficult situation both as one of the sport’s top athletes and as the son of the coach at the center of the investigation.
The departure of a major name like Diogo Reis represents a significant blow to BJJ College and marks another major development in a case that continues to shake the global jiu-jitsu community.
Beyond competition results and team affiliations, this situation is forcing athletes, coaches, academies, and organizations to confront serious questions about leadership, responsibility, safeguarding, and the protection of young practitioners.
As more information continues to emerge, the response from elite athletes may play an important role in shaping how the sport deals with this case and similar situations in the future.
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