Angelica Galvao

Angelica Galvao

Angelica Galvão is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and one of the top grappling competitors of her generation, she conquered important titles in tournaments such as the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s (IBJJF) World, World No-Gi, Pan American, European Open, and American Nationals. Angelica is a member of the Atos Jiu-Jitsu Academy, and she is also the wife of another successful grappler – André Galvão.

Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, as well as a 2x IBJJF World Champion at brown and purple. She leads the Atos HQ women’s team, featuring some of the top female athletes in the world.

Angelica Galvao
  • 🇧🇷 Muita história: Sarah Galvao visita morro do Cantagalo no Rio de Janeiro

    Recentemente, Sarah Galvao foi competir no Rio de Janeiro e aproveitou para conhecer um pouco da história do pai no Morro do Cantagalo, Rio de Janeiro, onde Andre Galvao treinava com Fernando Tererê. Com o faixa preta Natan Chueng, eles subiram o morro, visitaram a casa da mãe de Tererê e compart...

  • Hooks Guard Sweep & Pass Sequence With Arm Drag to the Back

  • 2023 End Of The Year Adult Belt Promotion

    Congratulations to all our students on their new belts. We are looking forward to the following year.

    Watch Kids Belt Promotion: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/2023-end-of-the-year-kids-belt-promotion

  • 2023 IBJJF Wolrds: Sarah Galvao Purple Belt Promotion

    Sarah Galvao received her purple belt from her parents Andre and Angelica Galvao after winning double gold at the IBJJF Worlds and a winning streak! As a juvenile blue belt, Sarah complete the IBJJF Grand Slam two years in a row, competed in and won the AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro in the adult female...

  • Road to Grand Slam 2023: Juvenile Team Ready to Compete in the Brasileiro

    We are having a great year with our female juvenile team! 5 of our girls are traveling around the world to compete in all the IBJJF Grand Slam tournaments. They are traveling together for the third time in a row under Professora Angelica Galvao's guidance. Meet our girls now and watch Angelica's ...

  • 2022 IBJJF Worlds - Day 2: Professors Andre and Angelica Galvao analysis

    Professors Andre and Angelica Galvao recap the second day of the tournament. Friday was the for our Adult Male Purple Belt, Adult Female Blue Belt, and Juvenile Female Blue Belt. We had great results in the Juvenile Female and the team got first place in the Juvenile division. We are proud of you...

  • 2022 IBJJF Worlds - Day 1: Professors Andre and Angelica Galvao analysis

    Professors Andre and Angelica Galvao recap the first day of the tournament. Thursday was the day for our Adult Male Blue Belt, Adult Male Brown Belt, and some Adult Female Brown Belt. Unfortunately, we had a DQ of one of our brown belt students during the quarter-final, but we have some students ...

  • Setting Up the Ankle Lock Submission From Spider Guard + Details

    Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches how to Set Up the Ankle Lock Submission From Spider Guard + Details, during believe & achieve seminar on 01/12/2019.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Cha...

  • Inside Atos HQ with Angelica Galvao por Mayara Munhos

    De uma olhada no que acontece dentro da nossa academia aqui em San Diego CA!

    Conheça de perto o nosso trabalho.

  • Sweep From One leg X to Ankle Lock

    Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Sweep From One leg X to Ankle Lock, during the women class on 07/31/2018.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, as well as a 2x IBJJF ...

  • STRAIGHT ANKLE LOCK DETAILS ANGELICA GALVAO

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, as well as a 2x IBJJF World Champion at brown and purple. She leads the Atos HQ women’s team, featuring some of the top female athletes in th...

  • Sweep & Arm Bar From Side Control

    Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Sweep & Arm Bar From Side Control, during the women class on 03/13/2018.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, as well as a 2x IBJJF W...

  • Straight Ankle Lock

    Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Straight Ankle Lock, during the women class on 04/10/2019.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, as well as a 2x IBJJF World Champion ...

  • Lasso Guard Sweep

    Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Lasso Guard Sweep, during the womens class on 05/22/2019.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, as well as a 2x IBJJF World Champion a...

  • Angelica Galvao Interviews BJJ World Champ & UFC Contender Mackenzie Dern

    Mackenzie Dern (born March 24, 1993) is an American professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. She is a former world No. 1 ranked IBJJF competitor, currently ranked 6th among the female divisions. She is an ADCC and no gi BJJ (black belt) World Champion.

    Instagram: @...

  • Straight Ankle Lock Details From Double Guard Pull

    Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Straight Ankle Lock Details From Double Guard Pull, during a seminar on 08/30/2018.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, as well as a...

  • Deep DLR X Guard Over Head Sweep With Variations

    World Champion Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Deep DLR X Guard Over Head Sweep With Variations, during the 545pm women's class on 01/10/2018.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion ...

  • Hip Throw By Pass Concept To Leg Drag

    World Champion Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches XXXXX, during the 545pm women's class on 03/25/2017.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, as well as a 2x IBJJF World ...

  • Sneaky Triangle Attack Set Up From Turtle Position

    World Champion Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Sneaky Triangle Set Up From Turtle Position , during the 545pm women's class on 01/18/2018.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at b...

  • Half Lasso Spider Sweep

    Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Half Lasso Spider Sweep, during the 545pm women's class on 01/02/2018.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, as well as a 2x IBJJF Wor...

  • Angelica Galvao Seminar - Kimura Defense To Kimura Lock Attacks

    Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Kimura Defense To Kimura Lock Attacks, during a Seminar.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, as well as a 2x IBJJF World Champion at...

  • Three Basic Arm Bar Defense Options

    Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Three Basic Arm Bar Defense Options, during the Basic Jiu-Jitsu class on 05/17/2018.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, as well as ...

  • Sneaky Transitions From North South Position

    World Champion Atos HQ Black Belt Women's Head Coach Angelica Galvao teaches , during the 545pm fundamentals women's class on 03/09/2017.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, a...

  • Easy Submission Options From Mount

    World Champion Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Easy Submission Options From Mount - including the Cross Collar Choke, Kimura, Arm Bar and Wrist Lock - during the Basic Jiu-Jitsu class on 06/26/2018.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF Wo...