André Galvão

André Luiz Leite Galvão (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐ̃ˈdɾɛ ɡawˈvɐ̃w]; born September 29, 1982) is a Brazilian grappler and professional mixed martial artist. A 4th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Fernando "Tererê" Augusto as well as a Judo black belt, Galvão is one of the most decorated athletes ever, having won most major international tournaments multiple times.

André Luiz Leite Galvão
André Galvão setting up a choke on his opponent at the 2008 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
Born (1982-09-29) September 29, 1982
São Sebastião, São Paulo, Brazil
Other namesDeco
ResidenceSan Diego, California
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach71.5 in (182 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofSan Diego, California
Team
  • Atos Jiu-Jitsu (2008-present)
  • Team Brasa (2007–2008)
  • TT jiujitsu (2003–2006)
Rank
  • 4th deg. BJJ black belt
  • Judo black belt
Years active1996 – present
Mixed martial arts record
Total7
Wins5
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision1
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's Submission Wrestling
ADCC World Championship
2007 -77 kg
2007 Absolute
2009 -88 kg
2011 -88 kg
2011 Absolute
2013 Super Fight
2015 Super Fight
2017 Super Fight
2019 Super Fight
ADCC South American Championship
2007 -77 kg
2009 -88 kg
World Championship
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
2017 -88 kg (black)
2016 -94 kg (black)
2014 -94 kg (black)
2013 -88 kg (black)
2008 -88 kg (black)
2008 Absolute (black)
2007 -82 kg (black)
2006 -82 kg (black)
2005 -82 kg (black)
2004 -82 kg (brown)
2004 Absolute (brown)
2003 -82 kg (purple)
2003 Absolute (purple)
2002 -82 kg (blue)
2001 -82 kg (blue)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Pan American Championships
2014 Absolute (black)
2014 Ultra heavy (black)
2013 Absolute (black)
2013 Medium heavy (black)
2011 Medium heavy (black)
2008 Medium heavy (black)
2008 Absolute (black)
2006 Middleweight (black)
2005 Middleweight (black)
2005 Absolute (black)
2004 Middleweight (brown)
2004 Absolute (brown)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Cup
2014 Abu Dhabi, UAE -88kg
2014 Abu Dhabi, UAE Absolute
2013 Abu Dhabi, UAE -88kg
2012 Abu Dhabi, UAE -88kg
2012 Abu Dhabi, UAE Absolute

Galvão is the co-founder and head coach of Atos Jiu Jitsu in San Diego, California, one of the most successful BJJ teams in competitive sport, and a coach to numerous world champions. He is the author of the martial arts book Drill to Win: One Year to Better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

In June 2022 Galvão was inducted into the IBJJF Hall of Fame & in September 2022, he was inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame.

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