Gordon Ryan Speaks On Galvao Allegations: “I’m So Over Jiu-Jitsu Drama”
Feb 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has publicly commented on the controversy surrounding allegations against Andre Galvao. The ADCC champion made clear from the outset that he hasn’t been deeply immersed in the details:...
Mackenzie Dern Shows Support For Andre & Angelica Galvao Amid Growing Allegations
Feb 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
As the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world continues to grapple with serious allegations involving Andre and Angelica Galvao, UFC strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern has publicly expressed support for the...
Josh Hinger Speaks Out On Atos Allegations: “It’s Nauseating To See”
Feb 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran competitor Josh Hinger has released an emotional public statement, addressing the allegations surrounding Atos Jiu-Jitsu. In a message shared on Instagram, Hinger described the situation as...
Keenan Cornelius Speaks Out On ATOS Allegations, Says Jiu-Jitsu’s Hierarchy Enables Abuse
Feb 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world has been rocked by developments surrounding Atos Jiu-Jitsu, as several high-profile competitors have exited the team amid serious allegations involving head coach Andre...
Andre Galvao Talks About The Time His Wife Put Him To Sleep In BJJ: “Nobody Noticed”
Nov 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Andre Galvao recently shared a funny, yet tense story from his marriage to fellow BJJ black belt Angelica Galvao. The incident unfolded during a training session in Brazil, where Andre was leading a...
Andre Galvao Criticises Early Belt Promotions In BJJ: “There Is No Credibility”
Nov 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Promotions to the next belt are an integral part of every BJJ practitioner’s journey. However, Andre Galvao believes that promotions can do more harm than good – when they are given out...
Andre Galvao: “BJJ Is The Ugliest Sport For Those Who Don’t Train”
Nov 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Andre Galvao rcently shared his reflections on how the sport is perceived by different audiences, during a conversation with Jocko Willink. And, well, he believes that there is quite a gap between...
Andre Galvao: “No-Gi Grappling Would Be Better For Olympics Than Gi Jiu-Jitsu”
Oct 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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 –...
Andre Galvao’s Daughter – Sarah Galvao – Wins IBJJF Pan Championship 2024 Purple Belt Double Gold
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Sarah Galvao, daughter of legendary Andre Galvao, has once again demonstrated her exceptional talent – by winning two gold medals in the purple belt division of the IBJJF Pan Championship 2024!...
Duarte Reveals Stunning Details About Galvao’s Knee Injury Before ADCC 2022 Match With Ryan
Jan 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Kaynan Duarte recently opened up about the much-discussed ADCC 2022 superfight – between his coach Andre Galvao and Gordon Ryan. Namely, Duarte revealed that Galvao entered the bout while...
Andre Galvao Explains The Worst Way To Lose In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the worst way to lose in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match? Is it in the opening seconds? Is it by a submission that’s so low percentage that you’d rather never compete than be...
Ruotolo Bros Wanted To Stop Training BJJ When They Were 12: “Andre Ignited Our Passion For It Again”
Nov 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Ruotolo bros are some of the most elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in the world. They’ve been training for a long time – ever since they were young kids… But when they were 11...
Andre Galvao Has Awesome North South Choke Details
Oct 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The North-South Choke is incredibly powerful and effective. If your opponent applies it properly, then it’s very difficult to defend. Many people struggle with it though. Setting it up is usually...
Andre Galvao Explains Why You Need To Compete In BJJ Before Feeling Ready
Sep 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re thinking about signing up for that Jiu-Jitsu tournament… But doubt is starting to set in. You’re not sure if you’re ready. You’re not sure if you’ll...
Andre Galvao: “It’s Important To Take The Responsibility For Defeat”
Sep 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When you lose a match, when you experience defeat… How do you feel? And, more importantly, what do you do? Do you take responsibility for the loss? Or do you shift the blame to something else,...
Andre Galvao: “It’s Important To Guide Our Children Into Sports”
Aug 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you plan on getting your children (whether or not you already have or want to have them) into sports? Yeah, chances are you do, given that you train Jiu-Jitsu. And you’d probably be looking...
Andre Galvao Calls For Support For Josh Hinger: “He Is Human, Too”
Aug 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Josh Hinger suffered a home invasion robbery several days back – and it was a gut-wrenching experience. He shared what happened: We bought this house 2 years ago, remodeled and refurbished it....
Broken Posture In Closed Guard? Andre Galvao Shows What To Do
Jun 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Posture is one of the core principles of jiu-jitsu. Proper posture will keep you safe from submissions and sweeps. So your opponent broke your posture in Closed Guard? This is a bad position to be...
Andre Galvao: “Leandro Lo Was A Different Level Than Anyone Else”
Jun 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Leandro Lo was posthumously inducted into the IBJJF Hall of Fame, at the 2023 IBJJF World Championship… And it made a lot of athletes and spectators emotional – including Andre Galvao....
Andre Galvao Shows How To Ezekiel Choke From Closed Guard
Jun 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Ezekiel choke is an advanced submission that requires proper technique and awareness to use safely. But applied correctly from the top closed guard, it can be an effective submission to have in...
Andre Galvao Shows A Surprising Armbar Variation Setup
Jun 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
To properly execute an armbar from guard position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you need to control your opponent and position your body and limbs correctly. First, you want to secure a closed guard by...
Andre Galvao Shares Valuable Life Lesson: “Surrender Or Continue?”
Jun 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can teach us many valuable life lessons… One of them being to keep going. Andre Galvao has learned that lesson well throughout his lengthy and extremely successful career...
JT Torres Promoted To 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt by Andre Galvao
Jun 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Jonathan “JT” Torres has just been promoted to the rank of a 4th degree BJJ black belt! He’s been promoted by his long-time friend and coach, Andre Galvao: View this post on...
Sarah Galvão Promoted To Purple Belt After Winning Double Gold At IBJJF Worlds
Jun 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sarah Galvão has just won double gold as a juvenile blue belt at the IBJJF World Championship 2023 – and has been promoted to purple belt by her proud parents, André and Angelica Galvão! Two...
