Competition-season planning and back-take pedagogy from a prolific team coach.
The Bottom Line
Expect training structure, mindset, and targeted technique. It is stronger as a planning reference than a move library. Useful for advanced rooms or coaches building a competition team.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Competition teams
Skip if: You teach casual-only
Tech focus: Training Organization, Mindset, Strategy, Back Takes, Seat Belt, Specific Training
Biggest takeaway: Plan the season early.
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What You'll Learn
For competition-focused programs, this covers training organization, mentality, and back-take pedagogy from one of the most productive modern team leaders. It is a planning and mindset resource with technique tie-ins.
Use the theory sections to structure seasons and the seat-belt drills for high-rep back work.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Training Organization
- Mindset
- Strategy
- Back Takes
- Seat Belt
- Specific Training
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Conceptual, System Based
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 1 hour and 58 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I treat this as a macro-planning reference and use other sets for technical depth.
Why Melqui Galvao?
Melqui Galvao is a Manaus-based coach known for developing elite athletes like Mica Galvao and Diogo Reis. This course covers theory, mentality, physical preparation, and back-take pedagogy. Community discussion notes both the results and controversies around his program. Use the planning ideas if they fit your values and room.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Useful planning lens for serious competitors.
- Back-take pedagogy integrates well with positional rounds.
- Fans highlight results from athletes developed under this system.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Ethics and PED accusations turn some coaches away.
- Less granular technique than athlete-led systems.
- Better for competition teams than casual rooms.
Smart Alternatives
- The Guard Retention Anthology: Around and Under – Technique-first complement to planning and mindset. (8 vols)
- Zone Jiu Jitsu by Paul Schreiner – Systemic top control for competition prep. (Price: $147.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Champion Training on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
