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
  • Lasso Sweep From Spider Guard

    World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches a lasso sweep from spider guard, during the 9am fundamentals class on 11/26/2019.

    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...

  • Basic Side Control Transition To Mount & Back Take

    World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Basic Transitions from side control to mount & back position, during the 9am fundamentals class on 12/24/2019.

    Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Cha...

  • Borboleta: Defending Half Guard Pressure To Back Take & Sweep Options

    World Champion Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches a defense from half guard pressure.

    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 ...

  • Back Attack: Details To Finish the RNC

    World Champion Kaynan Duarte teaches some details on how to finish the rear naked choke on 04/24/2020.

    Kaynan Duarte received his black belt from Andre Galvao in October 2020. He is an ADCC World Champion; an IBJFF Pans Champion; a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion; a Kasai Pro 5 Grand Prix Champion...

  • Modified Cross Choke to Arm Bar From Mount & Closed Guard

    6x IBJJF Black Belt World Champion Professor Galvao teaches his modified version for an effective cross choke submission from mount and closed guard with a variation to arm bar on 09/03/2020.

  • Basic One Leg X Sweep | Control, Concepts & Details

    World Champion Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches One Leg X Concepts & Details, during the 9am fundamentals class on 06/10/2020.

    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-Gi Champion (at brow...

  • Basic "UPA" Mount Escape With Details & Closed Guard Attacks Using Lapel

    6x IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches Basic "UPA" Mount Escape With Details & Closed Guard Attacks Using Lapel, during the 9am fundamentals class on 06/29/2020.

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

  • Single Leg From DLR Guard

    Atos black belt Rafael Vasconcelos teaches Single Leg From DLR Guard, during the basics class on 03/11/2020.

    Rafael Vasconcelos received his black belt from Leandro Lo in October 2017, before moving to California to train at the Atos Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters under Andre Galvao. He is a 2x IBJJF A...

  • Leg Drag Speed Drills | Circuit, Tips, & Concepts

    15x black belt World Champ Legend In The Sport Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao shares his knowledge about speed drills concepts.

    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 Championshi...

  • Speed Drills Beginners Can Do At Home | No Mats Needed

    6x IBJJF Black belt World Champion Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches Speed Drills You Can Do At Home | No Mats Needed.

    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 t...

  • Half Guard Defense with Tilt Sweep Variations + Back Take Option

    Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches Half Guard Defense with Tilt Sweep Variations + Back Take Option, during the Basic Jiu-Jitsu class on 03/02/2020.

    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 ...

  • Basic Stack Pressure To Leg Drag Pass From Spider Guard

    Worlds Medalist Gi & No Gi (colored belts) Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches the concepts and details for a good Basic Stack Pressure Leg Drag Pass From Spider Guard , during the 615pm basics class on 11/06/2019.

    Mike Carbullido received his black belt from Andre Galvao in December 20...

  • Basic Details For Straight Ankle Lock Submission

    World Champion Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches a Basic Straight Ankle Lock Submission, during the basics class.

    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...

  • Basic Submissions From The Back - RNC, Arm Bar, Collar Choke

    Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Basic Submissions From The Back - RNC, Arm Bar, Collar Choke, during the Basic Jiu-Jitsu class on 01/11/2021.

    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 UAEJ...

  • Baseball Bat Choke From Knee On Belly

    Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches Baseball Bat Choke From Knee On Belly, during the Basic Jiu-Jitsu class on 11/04/2019.

    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.

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  • Basic Arm Bar From The Back - Concepts & Details

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Basic Arm Bar From The Back - Concepts & Details, during the Basic Jiu-Jitsu class on 11/25/2020.

    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 Wo...

  • Simple Closed Guard Pressure Passes + Control and Posture Details

    Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches Simple Closed Guard Pressure Passes + Control and Posture Details, during the Basic Jiu-Jitsu class on 01/27/2020.

    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...

  • 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...

  • Basic Back Control Escape - Concepts and Details

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Basic Back Control Escape - Concepts and Details, during the Basic Jiu-Jitsu class on 11/27/2020.

    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 Wo...

  • Collar Drag to Back Take from Open Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Collar Drag to Back Take from Open Guard, during the Basic Jiu Jitsu class on 10/22/2019.

    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 Cha...

  • Basic & Tricky Triangle Set Up From Spider "Shallow Lasso" Guard

    World Champion Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Basic & Tricky Triangle Set Up From Spider Lasso, during the 9am fundamentals class on 09/30/2019.

    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-...

  • Three Sneaky Chokes From Bottom Double Under Position

    Worlds Medalist Gi & No Gi (colored belts) Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches Three Sneaky Chokes From Bottom Double Under Position, during the 6:15pm basics class on 02/24/2020.

    It's all about combining your techniques, always far seen what can happen next in each situation.

    Mike Car...

  • Triangle Attack From Lasso Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Abdiwell Buul teaches Triangle Attack From Lasso Guard, during the xxxx class on 10/29/2019.

    Abdi Buul received his black belt from Andre Galvao in April 2021.

  • Easy Way to Open the Closed Guard

    6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Easy Way to Open the Closed Guard, during the fundamentals class on 07/03/2020.

    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 A...