Belt Promotions
Rare Air:
Every jiu-jitsu practitioner has a unique motivation to train. For some it is to become a World Champion, for others it’s exercise, or just to learn something new. The list goes on. Of the myriad reasons people commit to jiu-jitsu one thing ties them together: personal development.
The culture of an academy contributes to the improvement of each individual on the mat, just as each individual contributes to the culture of the academy. Neil Soderstrom spoke to the “rare air” of Atos HQ, and how it creates a culture of excellence.
So, what is rare air? How is it created? When a group of individuals get together and push each other to raise the bar every day, that is rare air. It doesn’t matter what the goal is or how close or far from it you are. Rare air depends on the mindset and willingness to continue to reach for it. Rare air is when the goal becomes the norm. It allows you to see your progress toward it every day.
From white belts to the world champions who share the mat at Atos HQ they all benefit from and contribute to the rare air that keeps us all improving, on and off the mat.
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Gabrielle McComb Promoted to Second Degree Black Belt
On August 23, 2024, Gabi McComb, a Black Belt World Champion in both Gi and No-Gi, was promoted to second-degree black belt by Professor Andre Galvao, making another significant achievement in her career. Congratulation Gabi!
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Pete Oneal's 1st Degree Black Belt Promotion
On August 8th, 2024, Pete Oneal received his 1st-degree black belt from Professor Andre Galvao. Starting his journey at Atos HQ as a blue belt, Pete has put in the work and grown a ton in Jiu-Jitsu. He's balanced his passion for the sport with being a dedicated husband and father, making this ach...
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Claudio Schlegel Black Belt Promotion
Claudio Schelegel was promoted to Black Belt by Professor Andre Galvao on July 15th, 2024.
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Black Belt Promotion - Victor Opalia Receives His 1st Degree
Professor Victor Opalia, from Atos Tacoma, receives his 1st Degree on the Black Belt from Professor Andre Galvao, in June 2024.
Footage by Tyy Withrow
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Black Belt Promotion - Noa Kawika Moke Receives His 3rd Degree
Professor Noa Kawika Moke, from Atos Tacoma, receives his 3rd Degree on the Black Belt from Professor Andre Galvao, in June 2024.
Footage by Tyy Withrow
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🟣 Emily Leyva Emotional Purple Belt Promotion
After winning IBJJF Europeans, CBJJ Brasileiro, Double Gold at the IBJJF Pan, and Double Silver at IBJJF Worlds, it's time for a new challenge in Emily Leyva's life! She was promoted to Purple Belt by Professor Andre Galvao on June 10th, 2024. Watch her very emotional promotion 💜
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Arthur Mariath Black Belt Promotion
Arthur Mariath is the newest Atos' Black Belt! He was promoted by Professor Galvao on June 7th, 2024. Congratulations, Arthur.
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Logan Yox's Black Belt Promotion
Congratulations on your well-deserved black belt promotion, Logan Yox.
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2023 End Of The Year Adult Belt Promotion
Congratulations to all our students on their new belts. We are looking forward to the following year.
Watch Kids Belt Promotion: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/2023-end-of-the-year-kids-belt-promotion
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2023 End Of The Year Kids Belt Promotion
Congratulations to all our kids on their new belts. We are looking forward to the next year.
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Sylvester Maya Black Belt 1st Degree Promotion
Congratulations, Sylvester Maya, on your first black belt degree.
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Damien Manzano Black Belt 1st Degree Promotion
Congratulations on your first degree in the black belt, Damien Manzano.
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Michael Joshua Black Belt 1st Degree Promotion
Congratulations, Michael Joshua, for your first degree in the black belt.
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Jose Avila Black Belt 1st Degree Promotion
Congratulations, Jose Avila, for your 1st degree in the black belt.
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Emily and Rafael Vasconcelos Black Belt Degree Promotion
Congratulations, Emily Vasconcelos, for your first degree in the black belt, and Rafael Vasconcelos, for your second degree in the black belt.
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Raul Basilio Black Belt 1st Degree Promotion
Congratulations on your first black belt degree 👏🏽 3 years of black belt, Raul Basilio.
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Rafaela Guedes Black Belt First Degree Promotion
Congratulations on your first black belt degree 👏🏽 3 years of black belt, Rafaela Guedes
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Andy Murasaki Black Belt First Degree Promotion
Congratulations on your first black belt degree 👏🏽 3 years of black belt, Andy Murasaki.
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Black Belt Promotion: Luis Lopez
Congratulations on your well-deserved black belt promotion, Luis Lopes.
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Black Belt Promotion: Jorge Torres
Congratulations on your well-deserved black belt promotion, Jorge "JT" Torres.
JT is a designer at Atos Jiu-Jitsu HQ, and we appreciate all your dedication to our team 🙏🏽
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Black Belt Promotion: Justin Halbert
Congratulations on your well-deserved black belt promotion, Justin Halbert.
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Black Belt Promotion: Preston Dickerson
Congratulations on your well-deserved black belt promotion, Preston Dickerson.
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Black Belt Promotion: Cassio Barbosa
Congratulations on your well-deserved black belt promotion, Cassio Barbosa.
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Black Belt Promotion: Brittney Johnson
Congratulations on your well-deserved black belt promotion, Brittney Johnson.