Former Eduardo Telles student during the days of TT Jiu-Jitsu, Andre Galvao submitted his old teacher to take the 2nd Copa Hong Kong title, in the tournament that took place yesterday in China. In reaching the highest spot on the winners’ stand, the current Pan-American absolute champion won three fights, one of which was against his old teacher.
“I submitted Telles with a forearm choke from the back, he went nuts, but we’re all in the same gang (laughs)! I went through the first fight against a Japanese fighter from Barbosa JJ, Makoto, and submitted him with a brabo choke. The second fight was against Pedro Schmal (Brazilian living in London). I won by 21 to 2,” Galvao recounted to GRACIEMAG.com.
With the victory, Galvao took a US$ 2 thousand check. Today, he and Telles will participate in a seminar to take place after the no-gi dispute at Copa Hong Kong.
On the 5th, Telles, Galvao and other Brazilians will participate in a Jiu-Jitsu tournament organized by Rickson Gracie and some Japanese partners. The competition will conform to International Jiu-Jitsu Federation rules. Stay tuned and shortly GRACIEMAG.com will bring further information about the tournament.
