Andre Galvao

Andre Galvao

ATOS JJ HEAD COACH, MULTIPLE TIME WORLD CHAMPION; AUTOR:

Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6 ADCC World Championship titles (4x as the ADCC Super Fight Champion).

Galvao received his black belt from Luis “Careca” Dagmar, having also worked extensively with Fernando Terere.

Galvao is also a former mixed martial artist, with an MMA record of 5-2-0, before he retired to lead the Atos Jiu-Jitsu Academy's Headquarters in San Diego, California.

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  • Cross Collar Choke + 3 Brothers Sub Attacks from Closed Guard

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches the 3 Brothers Attacks from Closed Guard (cross collar choke, arm bar, triangle), during the 9am class on 09/07/2020.

    Professor Galvao knows the importance of understanding this drill concepts so you can have a stronger submission attack variations. ...

  • Cross Collar Guard Pull Secrets To Two On One Arm Drag Back Take

    The Guard Pull is a highly useful tool for you if you are versatile with a different type of pulls, it's super important to know what it is that you want to achieve after you pull guard. Specially how to pull and be able to control your opponent before you begin your attacks. You can also easily ...

  • Darce Choke From Side Control With Advanced Details

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches the D'arce Choke from Side Control, with advanced details, during the Advanced No-Gi class on 02/25/2021.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6...

  • Darce From Single Leg and Body Lock Takedown Defense

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Darce From Single Leg and Body Lock Takedown Defense, during the Advanced No-Gi class on 11/12/2020.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6 ADCC...

  • Deep DLR & K Guard Crab Ride Attacks & Concepts

    Multiple Time IBJJF Black Belt Champ, Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches K Guard Attacks and Concepts, during the advanced class on 03/29/2021.

    The Crab Ride is typically seen in a sequence that usually starts with a DLR and a Berimbolo attack. It is a natural transition from here and allo...

  • Deep Half Guard-Waiter Sweep Attacks & Set Ups From Half Knee Shield Guard

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches The Deep Half Guard Attacks, Transitions & Sweeps from Half Knee Shield Guard, during the 6:15pm class on 09/16/2020.

    The Deep Half Guard is a great position in BJJ. It is a very strong defensive position to be in. You can set up many different sweep...

  • Defenses & Escapes: How To Deal With Heel Hook Attacks

    Learn different concepts about defenses & escapes when opponent attacks the heel hook from 6x ADCC World Champion himself Andre Galvao.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6 ADCC World Cha...

  • De La Riva Lasso Tripod Set Up To Modified X Guard Sweep + Back Take

    6x World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches De La Riva Lasso Tripod Set Up To Modified X Guard Sweep + Back Take, during the 9am fundamentals class on 10/21/2019.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pa...

  • Details & Variations For a Strong Uchi-Mata Ken Ken Throw for Jiu-Jitsu + Subs

    World Champion - Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell & Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches the Uchi-mata Ken Ken (hop hop) judo throw for jiu-jitsu + Submissions, during the 6:15pm class on 09/07/2020.

    These Details will help you to achieve a better Uchi Mata Throw. Professor Galvao teaches g...

  • DLR Control Details + Leg Entanglement Sweep

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches De La Riva control and retention details, plus a leg entanglement sweep to pass, during the Advanced class on 02/22/2021.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Cham...

  • Drills: 100 Pull Up Super Set

    Andre Galvao shows how you can super set a 100 pull-ups, on 03/28/2020!

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6 ADCC World Championship titles (4x as the ADCC Super Fight Champion). He receiv...

  • Easiest & Safe Takedowns For Jiu-jitsu

    The Ouchi-Gari and the Kouchi-Gari take downs are super easy to hit. Learn from professor Galvao the best way to practice it.

    Prof. Galvão is a jiu-jitsu legend and multiple-time world champion who heads the Atos team here in San Diego, CA. Originally from Brazil, Galvão moved to San Diego, CA ...

  • Easy Leg Drag Pass From Hooks Guard + Side Control Details

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Easy Leg Drag Pass From Hooks Guard + Side Control Details, during the Fundamentals class on 02/5/2021.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6 A...

  • Effective Side Control Submissions - Americana & Arm Bar

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Effective Side Control Submissions - Americana & Arm Bar, during the Basic Jiu-Jitsu class on 01/06/2020.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6...

  • Galvao Explains Specific Training From Half Guard | Transitions, Tips, & Details

    6x ibjjf black belt world champion Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao Explains Specific Training From Half Guard | Transitions, Tips, & Details, during the 9am fundamentals class on 11/05/2020.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 1...

  • Galvao Rolling With One Of His Tough Brown Belts Justin Pierce

    Comp Class Sparring: Andre Galvao vs Justin Pierce.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6 ADCC World Championship titles (4x as the ADCC Super Fight Champion). He received his black belt fr...

  • Guard Recovery From Turtle to Triangle + Back Control Escapes

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Guard Recovery From Turtle to Triangle + Back Control Escapes, during the Fundamentals class on 12/30/2019.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and...

  • Guillotine From Mount Position - Advanced Entry and Finishing Details

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Guillotine From Mount Position, with advanced entry and finishing details, during the Advanced class on 02/02/2021.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championsh...

  • Half Stack Pressure Pass

    Multiple Time World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Half Stack Pressure Pass , during the 9am fundamentals class on 12/16/2019.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6 ...

  • Heel Hook and Knee Bar Transitions Drill

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Heel Hook and Knee Bar Transitions Drill, during the Advanced No-Gi class on 02/18/2020.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6 ADCC World Champ...

  • Heel Hook From 4/11 Leg Entanglement

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches a Heel Hook from the 4/11 position, starting from Hooks Guard and transitioning to the One Leg X before entering into the 4/11 leg entanglement, during the Advanced No-Gi class on 02/23/2021.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all ti...

  • Heel Hook From 50/50 - Concepts and Details

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Heel Hook From 50/50 - Concepts and Details, during the Advanced No-Gi class on 06/09/2020.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6 ADCC World Ch...

  • Highlight - Andre Galvao During the Pans 2020 Camp

    Watch this Highlight of Andre Galvao During the Pans 2020 Camp!

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6 ADCC World Championship titles (4x as the ADCC Super Fight Champion). He received his b...

  • Highlight: Andre Galvao Rolling at Atos HQ

    Watch this awesome highlight of multiple-time World and ADCC Champion Andre Galvao rolling with his students at Atos HQ!