Basic Jiu-Jitsu

Basic Jiu-Jitsu

Browse our comprehensive library of techniques and drills that form our Basic Jiu-Jitsu program. This program focuses on introductory techniques from every major position - closed guard, half guard, side control, back control, and mount - that will help you develop a strong foundation for your jiu-jitsu journey!

BELT RANK:

- White, Blue and Purple Belts.

PROGRAM GOALS:

- Introduce students to all positions and situations;
- Build coordination and learn jiu jitsu movements;
- Understand core concepts and ideas;

CURRICULUM INCLUDES:

- Beginner jiu jitsu techniques;
- Overview of all foundation positions and situations;
- Mobility and agility drills

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Basic Jiu-Jitsu
  • The Surprise Triangle Attack Whizzer From Knee Shield "Z Guard"

    Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches how to surprise your opponent from Z Guard with a slick triangle attack, during the basics class on 01/21/2018.

    Professor Mike Carbullido is a Guamanian black belt under Professor Galvão. Competing and representing the island of Guam, were the goals th...

  • The Drop & Jump De La Riva Guard Pull Concept

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Great Way To Pull To Open Guard From Sit Up And , during the fundamental class on 11/09/2017.

    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 ...

  • Guard Retention Drills From Collar & Sleeve Open Guard

    World Champ, Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches a Guard Retention Drill From Open Guard, during the 9am fundamentals class on 03/03/2018.

    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 AD...

  • Two Variations From Over & Under Pass

    Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches Two Variations From Over & Under Pass, during the basic class on 05/13/2019.

    Mike Carbullido received his black belt from Andre Galvao in December 2017. He represents the island of Guam, and is one of Atos HQ’s top kid’s instructors.

    Instagram: @mikec...

  • Arm Drag Back Take from Closed Guard + RNC

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Arm Drag Back Take from Closed Guard + RNC - plus some Back Take Defense concepts - during the Basic Jiu-Jitsu class on 02/26/2018.

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

  • Closed Guard Combo: From Cross Choke To Arm Bar

    World Champion Atos black belt Gustavo “Guto” Campos teaches Cross Choke Transitioning To Arm Bar From Closed Guard, during the fundamentals class on 09/05/2018.

    Guto Campos is co-founder of the Atos Academy, along with Andre Galvao and Ramon Lemos, and runs the Atos Academy in Porto Alegre. He...

  • Basic Arm Drag From Closed Guard To Back Take & Rear Naked Choke

    02/22/2017

  • Combo: Cross Collar Choke & Arm Bar From Mount

    07/03/2019

  • Hip Bump Sweep From Closed Guard To Cross Choke From Mount Position

    09/06/2018

  • Cross Choke To Triangle From Closed Guard | The Whizzer Set Up

    World Champion Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Cross Choke To Triangle Submission From Closed Guard, during the 730 basics class on 10/23/2019.

    Lucas Barbosa received his black belt from Andre Fabiano in July 2015, before moving to California to train with Andre Galvao at the Atos Jiu-...

  • Basic Crucifix From Turtle Position With Submissions

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Basic Crucifix From Turtle Position With Submissions, during the 9am fundamentals class on 08/09/2018.

  • The Best Way To Set Up The Triangle & Omoplata Subs From Spider & Lasso Guard

    The Lasso & Spider are extremely strong open guards and super popular in BJJ. These type of guards are extremely dependent on grips. Also, can only be executed in the gi. Multiple Time IBJJF World Champion Andre Galvao have played the Lasso in competition against high-level athletes over the year...

  • Crazy Dog Pass - The Weave Pass From Half Guard

    professor Michael Liera Mar 4th 730am

  • Basic & Modified Hip Bump Sweep From Closed Guard + Arm Bar

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Basic Hip Bump Sweep From Closed Guard + Arm Bar, during the Basic Jiu-Jitsu class on 04/19/2011.

    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 Wo...

  • Scariest Wrist Lock Sub From Side Control - Q&A

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches A Super Effective Wrist Lock Sub from Side Control, during the 9am fundamentals class on 10/31/2018.

    Wrist Locks are very effective if done properly, they are not common submission in the BJJ. Wrist lock can be done from different positions like standin...

  • Reverse De La Riva Collar Drag Set Up To Modified X Sweep + Back Step Back Take

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches the X Guard from Reverse DLR, finishing with a sweep, during the 6pm class on 07/02/2018.

    Understand The Details To The Modified X Sweep + Back Take And Learn The System That Makes Taking The Back Easier And Simple With World Champion Liera Jr's Ins...

  • Concepts & Details: Side Control Transitions to Mount Position + Submissions

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches a transition from Side Control to Mount, plus submission variations, during the 6pm class on 07/18/2017.

    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 ...

  • Over Under Pressure Passing With Transition To Mount Position + S Mount Arm Lock

    15x black belt world champ Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches the Over Under Pass, with a Mount entry to Arm Bar, during the 6:15am class on 10/11/2020.

    Study BJJ with Multi Time World Champ Andre Galvao helps you to understand how to pressure pass anyone's guard using the over under pass ...

  • Basic Triangle Attack From Mount Position

    3x IBJJF Black Belt No Gi World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Josh Hinger teaches a basic Triangle from Mount, during the 6:15pm class on 02/08/2019.

    Josh Hinger received his black belt from Andre Galvao in December 2013. He is a 3x IBJJF Black Belt World No-Gi Champion; a 2x IBJJF Black Belt Am...

  • Sweeping With the Lasso & X Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches how to Sweep With the Lasso & X Guard, during the basics class on 10/13/2017.

    Mike Carbullido received his black belt from Andre Galvao in December 2017. He represents the island of Guam, and is one of Atos HQ’s top kid’s instructors.

    Instagram: @mike...

  • The Knee Slide: Basic Side Control Transition To Mount Concepts

    World Champion, Atos HQ brown belt Dominique Bell teaches a basic concept on how to take the Mount from Side Control, during the 7:45pm class on 11/28/2017.

    Dom Bell received his black belt from Andre Galvao in October 2018. He is an IBJJF Black Belt Pans medalist and a IBJJF World and World No...

  • PRESSURE: Concepts & Details For The Best Side CONTROL With Transition To Mount

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches how to take the Mount from Side Control, plus some details, during the 6pm class on 06/26/2019.

    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 ADCC Worl...

  • The Arm Pit Wrist Lock From Closed Guard

    Atos HQ brown belt Dominique Bell teaches the Wrist Lock from Closed Guard, during the 6pm class on 10/27/2017.

    Although wrist locks are very effective if done properly, they are not common submission in the BJJ. Wrist locks can be done from different positions like standing up in a grip fight,...

  • Sneaky & Powerful Wrist Lock From Side Control

    World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches a Wrist Lock from Side Control, during the 6pm class on 02/01/2019.

    Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion ...