Mica Galvao
IBJJF Worlds black belt champion at lightweight, son of André
Jun 12, 2026 ↗ OUTBOUND
Mica Galvao Paused His New Academy Because His Father Made It 'Completely Unviable' — He Still Won't Say His Name
When Mica Galvão announced plans for his own academy in São Paulo, the BJJ world expected another chapter in the young phenom's meteoric rise. Instead, we got a masterclass in how family drama can derail even the most promising ventures.
Jun 11, 2026 ↗ OUTBOUND
When Mica Galvão Dissolved BJJ College And Launched MJJ — A 21-Year-Old Forced To Rebuild After His Arrested Father's Charges
When the fallout from Melqui Galvão's arrest was still fresh enough to sting, his 21-year-old son Mica posted a clean graphic to Instagram and ended a 15-year project in two paragraphs. BJJ College, the team his father had built from the ground up, the team that had produced Mica
Jun 11, 2026 ↗ OUTBOUND
When Mica Galvão's Rebranding Lasted Exactly 96 Hours
Something happened at BJJ College that crystallized one of grappling's most persistent structural problems in real time. That's how long Mika Jiu-Jitsu lasted before it was put on indefinite hold.
Jun 11, 2026 ↗ OUTBOUND
How Mica Galvao Named His New Team After Himself—While Walking Away From One Named After His Father
The jiu-jitsu world watched something rare unfold: a clean organizational break, executed without the usual corporate apologies or half-measures. When Micael "Mica" Galvão announced he was leaving Melqui Galvão Jiu-Jitsu and launching Mika Jiu-Jitsu, the move wasn't just a name c
Jun 11, 2026 ↗ OUTBOUND
When Mica Galvao Killed Mika Jiu-Jitsu Before It Started — 'Became Completely Unviable'
Mica Galvao made a decision, then unmade it just as quickly. The gap between announcement and reversal was so compressed that Mika Jiu-Jitsu never even got a proper logo.
Jun 10, 2026 ↗ OUTBOUND
Mica Galvao Broke His Silence — Condemned 'Violence Against Women And Children' In General But Did Not Address His Father By Name
When Melqui Galvao turned himself in to Manaus police on a São Paulo arrest warrant referencing alleged sexual crimes against minors, his son Mica posted a statement about seven hours later. The statement was short.
Jun 2, 2026 ↗ OUTBOUND
Mica Galvao Closed BJJ College And Launched Mika Jiu-Jitsu — Diogo Reis Already Out, Andrey Still 'Evaluating'
Something genuinely chaotic unfolded in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Mica Galvao started the week employed by his father's organization.
Jun 2, 2026 ↗ OUTBOUND
Mica Galvao Announced His Own Team, Then Shut It Down Before The Gear Was Even Printed
Here's the complete history of Mika Jiu-Jitsu: announced, then canceled, with no gear to show for it. The window between "I'm starting a team" and "never mind" was about a week.
Jun 2, 2026 ↗ OUTBOUND
Fabricio Andrey Chose Alliance Over Mica's New Team — Mica's New Team Didn't Last 72 Hours
Three years ago, Fabricio Andrey left. Not with a manifesto.
May 23, 2026 ↗ OUTBOUND
Mica Galvão Reveals Childhood Abuse, Gun Threats Under Father Melqui
When you're a child prodigy in jiu-jitsu, the story usually goes one of two ways. Either you're a natural talent backed by a supportive team, or you're the product of a parent pushing you hard to succeed.
Apr 16, 2026 ↗ OUTBOUND
Mica Galvao's Career Pivot Away From Points Lasted About As Long As You'd Expect
In December 2024, Mica Galvao sat down and said something that made every grappling media outlet scramble for a headline. "I no longer train with the goal of competing in organizations that prioritize points or advantages," he told BJJEE.