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Ralph Gracie On The Melqui Galvão Case: “The Law Has To Be Severe”

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October 18, 2026

Ralph Gracie addressed the Melqui Galvão situation – and, asked about se*ual assault allegations in martial arts, he placed the responsibility on instructors and gym owners. Here is what the Gracie had to say: We, professors, gym owners, we’re responsible for the physical and mental [wellbeing] of them in the academy. Of any person, a […]

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