Andre Galvao shared his perspective on the potential inclusion of grappling sports in the Olympic Games…
Surprisingly, he voiced his support for no-gi grappling over traditional gi BJJ – arguing that it is the discipline best suited for Olympic competition.
Galvao believes that no-gi grappling would be more dynamic for Olympic audiences.
He suggested that a ruleset similar to ADCC’s could work well, but with some modifications:
It’s challenging for Jiu-Jitsu to be included in the Olympics, possibly due to complex rules or the lack of high-level practitioners in some countries.
No-gi grappling would be more dynamic, and athletes from various grappling backgrounds could participate.
He proposed reducing match time limits to five or six minutes to keep the action engaging for viewers.
This shorter format, he believes, would help capture attention and make the sport more viewer-friendly.
Galvao also touched on the professional growth of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu outside the Olympic arena:
Our sport is becoming very professional without the need to be in the Olympics.
We have many excellent championships and events.
If BJJ were in the Olympics, these events might cease to exist, and many gyms could close.
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