Atos and Checkmat Sideline Founders as Misconduct Allegations Trigger Mass Departures

Overview

• Atos Jiu-Jitsu announced the immediate, indefinite separation of Andre and Angelica Galvão from all roles and said it is engaging a third-party investigation.
• Checkmat’s leadership board suspended co-founder Leandro Vieira from all affiliation pending resolution of an ongoing civil case, calling the move an administrative step.
• Elite athletes and academies have exited Atos, including JT Torres’ Essential Jiu-Jitsu going independent and Josh Hinger confirming he severed all remaining ties.
• Flagship branches such as Atos Miami and Atos United Kingdom left the association, with most Australian affiliates and a growing number of U.S. schools also departing.
• Longtime sponsor Kingz Kimonos suspended its sponsorship of Atos and Andre Galvão, while a rare public defense came from Atos Zurich head instructor Jonathas “Ratinho” Eliaquim.