He is a multi-time world Brazilian jiu jitsu champion, and he just won his second straight ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship. His next stop is in Vernon.
Andre Galvao, hailed by many in the sport as one of the best jiu jitsu black belts in the world, will be teaching adult and children's seminars at North Okanagan Shuswap (NOS) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA in Vernon on Saturday.
NOS founder and head instructor Mario Deveault said having Galvao come to Vernon to train with local athletes is like having Sidney Crosby lace up with the Vernon Vipers.
“It's a big thing to have him come here and to have the chance to train with him,” said Deveault, who also has a NOS club in Salmon Arm.
“He's a very big name.”
Space is limited. For more information, call Deveault at 250-804-9262.