Breaking the Silence: Atos and Jiu-Jitsu Are Making News Worldwide For years, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu largely existed inside its own ecosystem. Major wins, controversies, and cultural... Read More
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A Guide for Athletes Navigating Leadership Fallout When a major gym faces public allegations, leadership removal, or internal crisis, the shock ripples far beyond headlines.... Read More
BREAKING UPDATE: Andre and Angelica Galvão Removed From Atos Leadership as Fallout Intensifies
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Developing story – by Evelyn Sutton In a significant escalation of the ongoing controversy, Atos Jiu-Jitsu headquarters has announced that Andre Galvão and Angelica Galvão... Read More
And Why Statements Alone Are Not Enough In moments like the one we are currently living, the Jiu-Jitsu community often focuses on statements. Public denials.... Read More
Developing story – by Evelyn Sutton A significant development has emerged in the ongoing situation surrounding Atos Jiu-Jitsu and head instructor Andre Galvão, following public... Read More
Creating a safe training environment is not optional. It is a leadership responsibility. The following best practices are widely recognized across youth sports, martial arts,... Read More
by Evelyn Sutton The past few days have been unsettling for many women in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Allegations circulating online involving one of the sport’s most... Read More
Developing story – by Evelyn Sutton The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community is witnessing one of its most intense and viral internal controversies in recent memory as... Read More
Father Time is Undefeated
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by Samantha Schell Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone. Mothers, fathers, kids, teens, those with limitations, white belts to black belts, competitors, hobbyists, etc. There are so... Read More
The Jiujiteira Sisterhood
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by Samantha Schell When you find a sister in someone who is not blood, cherish her. I have never found a sisterhood remotely as nourishing... Read More

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BREAKING UPDATE: Andre and Angelica Galvão Removed From Atos Leadership as Fallout Intensifies
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