Galvão against Macaco. Photo: Esther Lin
Since beating Jorge “Macaco” Patino on August 21, André Galvão has moved up the ranks at Strikeforce, where soon he may get a shot at the title. But to keep his career on track, Galvão has some news. Via email, the black belt contacted GRACIEMAG photography editor Gustavo Aragão.
“I’m moving to California. I’m here in San Diego, with an academy. I’m going to live and train here, and soon my wife and daughter will join me. First I have to get everything set up, a house, car…” he says.
The move, according to Galvão, won’t just be important for his succeeding in MMA, the fighter has other projects, too.
“I’m going to train and teach class here for a long time. There’s Black House and Team Nogueira here, where I’ll be able to get ready for my upcoming fights. Rodrigo (Minotauro) invited me to teach here. Right now the academy is still being built at Convey Street, but the opening party will take place in the first week of October. I’m really pleased and I’m sure a lot of good things are in the works here,” declares Galvão.
For further information, on seminars, private or group lessons, contact: atosbjj@yahoo.com .