Andre Galvao Announces Retirement From Competition

Andre Galvao, one of the best jiu-jitsu competitors of all time, has decided to embark on a new chapter in his life. The co-founder of the powerful team Atos and five-time ADCC champion and six-time IBJJF World champion confirmed his retirement exclusively to FloGrappling. “This chapter of my life appears to be coming to an end. It’s both sad and joyous at the same time. Sad because I will have to give up doing what I like the most “Galvao said. “I no longer have anything to prove to anyone. It’s difficult for an athlete to say, “You’re done, it’s over.” I have plans for my future, and there are a lot of things going on in my work right now.” Galvao, who remains dedicated to his 2019 ADCC superfight against Felipe Pena but will not compete in any other events, will now devote his whole attention to his duty as a mentor and coach for his Atos representatives. “I want to make sure they [his team] are not only champions on the mat, but that they can overcome hardships and become better people, fulfilling their goal the way I did.” A comprehensive documentary on Galvao’s adventures in Abu Dhabi will be published later.