Melquisedeque Galvão, commonly known as Melqui Galvão, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Ronnie Melo, who is one of the main assets of the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team in the region of Amazonas, Brazil. A renowned grappling instructor, Melqui helped in the development of a number of high-end athletes, including Thalison Soares, Fabricio Andrey, Brenda Larissa, Diogo Reis as well as Micael Galvão (son) and Sammi Galvão (daughter). Melquisedeque is also a former Chief Investigator for the special kidnapping unit in the Elite Group of the Manaus Police Department.