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
  • 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...

  • Double Leg Takedown

    Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches Double Leg Takedown, during the basic class on 10/30/2019.

    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: @mikecarbullido

  • Sneaky Triangle & Omoplata Attack From Closed Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Abdiwell Buul teaches a Sneaky Triangle & Omoplata Attack From Closed Guard, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 10/23/2019.

    Abdi Buul received his black belt from Andre Galvao on February 2021.

  • Understanding The Toreando Pass | White Belts - Basic Concepts & Tips

    World Champion, Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Basic Dteails & Concepts for a string toreando pass, during the 615pm basics class on 11/18/2019.

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

  • Three Basic Triangle Attacks From Collar & Sleeve Guard

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Three Basic Triangle Attacks From Collar & Sleeve Guard, during the fundamentals class on 11/16/2020.

    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 ADC...

  • Cross Collar Guard Pull & Triangle Attack From 2 on 1 Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches Cross Collar Guard Pull & Triangle Attack From 2 on 1 Guard, during the basics class on 01/08/2020.

    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 kid’s instruct...

  • Basic Kimura Set Up From Side Control

    Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches Basic Kimura Set Up From Side Control, during the Basic Jiu Jitsu class on 11/06/2020.

    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 kid’s instructors.

    Instagr...

  • The Best Triangle Choke Defense

    6x IBJJF World Champion, Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches The Best Way To Defend The Triangle Attempt, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 02/28/2021.

    This triangle choke defense works great, the best way to defend the triangle is right in the beginning of your opponent's attempt. Thi...

  • Basic Arm Bar Attacks from Mount - Concepts & Transitions

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Basic Arm Bar Attacks from Mount - with detailed concepts and transitions from side-to-side and to the Back and Cross Collar Choke finish - during the Beginner class on 02/12/2021.

    Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 ...

  • Setting Up The X Guard Tilt Sweep From One Leg X

    World Champion & Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches The Single Leg X To X Guard Tilt Sweep during the Fundamentals class on 06/12/2020.

    The X Guard is a very effective open guard positions in BJJ. You should learn this technique on your early journey in jiu-jitsu (white & blue belt). If ...

  • Guard Retention Drills + Knee Tap Hip In Full Mount Guard Pass Attack To Armlock

    Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches the Hip In Full Mount Pass, with an Arm Bar submission, during the 6:15pm class on 12/9/2019.

    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 instructors for the ...

  • Single Leg X To Tilt Sweep - Uppercut Grip

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches single leg X to tilt sweep, during the Fundamentals class on 03/08/2021.

    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 brown).

    Instagram: @dub...

  • Basic Knee Cut & Leg Drag Guard Passes by Ronaldo Jr.

    Atos HQ black belt Ronaldo Junior teaches Basic Knee Cut & Leg Drag Guard Passes, during the 615pm Fundamentals class on 01/29/2021.

    The knee cut guard pass has long been a staple for getting around someone's legs, and likely well before. The pass remains one of the passes a white belt learns i...

  • Stack Pass/Pressure Pass - Kids Class

    Atos HQ black belt Nisar Loynab teaches Double Under Pass, during the kids class on 01/29/2021.

    Nisar Loynab received his black belt from Andre Galvao in February 2018. He is an IBJJF San Diego Spring Open Champion; a IBJJF Las Vegas Summer Open Champion; and a IBJJF Portland Open Champion. He ...

  • Back Defense Concepts From Turtle Position

    Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Turtle Back Defense, during the fundamentals class on 03/26/2021.

    Learning defenses are key to progress in jiu-jitsu. Sometimes you will be in some bad and it is key to know how to defend. Professor Rolando shows an effective way to prevent opponent fro...

  • Back Escape Concepts - Turtle Position

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell Teaches Back Escape concepts so you can have a better fundamental understanding on how to prevent opponent's attack from this situation by escaping avoiding opponent's back control, during the fundamentals class on 03/24/2021.

    BJJ back escapes are high percenta...

  • Basic Leg Drag Pass Drills

    Worlds Medalist Gi & No Gi (colored belts) Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches the details for basic leg drag pass drills, during the 6:15pm class on 11/13/2019.

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

    Mike Carbullido received h...

  • Effective Way To Open Closed Guard

    Learn a effective way to open the closed guard from Multiple Time ADCC And IBJJF Worlds Black Belt Champion Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 07/06/2020.

  • Basic & Powerful Over Under Pressure Pass

    Multiple Time ADCC And IBJJF Worlds Black Belt Champion Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches Basic Over Under Pressure Pass, during the 9am fundamentals class on 08/17/2020.

    Today, Atos is considered one of the best jiu-jitsu academies in the world, producing World Champion athletes at all ...

  • Basic Foot Sweeps: Ouch-gari & Ko-uchi-gari Takedown Drills

    Fundamentals Class on 07/08/2020 by Andre Galvao.