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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Osa Almarwai's Black Belt 1st Degree Promotion
On March 14, 2025, Osa Almarwai was awarded his first degree black belt by Professor Andre Galvao. Congratulations, Osa!
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Black Belt Promotion Luke Beaves
Canadian Luke Beaves received his Black Belt from Professor Andre Galvao on February 24th, 2025.
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Mike Carbulido Promoted To Black Belt Second Degree
Professor Mike Carbulido received his second-degree Black Belt from Professor Andre Galvao. Mike is the leader of the wonderful Atos Jiu-Jitsu Guam and an important part of our team’s growth, especially in developing the kids' program here at Atos HQ.
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Black Belt 2nd Degree Promotion - Nick Westra
Nick Westra received his black belt second from Professor Andre Galvao on 01/13/2025.
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Coach Fred Leavy's Black Belt 2nd Degree Promotion
Coach Fred Leavy received his black belt second degree from Professor Andre Galvao on 01/13/2025.
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Thais Loureiro's Black Belt 1st Degree Promotion
Thais Loureiro received her black belt first degree from Professor Andre Galvao on 01/13/2025.
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Brian Frias Black Belt Second Degree Promotion
Brian Frias receives his second degree in the Black Belt second from Professor Andre Galvao on January 3rd, 2025
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Leanne Baisa Received her Blue Belt from Professor Rolando Samson
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Rene Stein Promoted To Black Belt 4th Degree
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Jeremy Bursky Promoted to Black Belt 3rd Degree
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Steve Yang Promoted To Black Belt Third Degree
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Matthew Langford Promoted To Black Belt 3rd Degree
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Mark Hidalgo Promoted To Black Belt 2nd Degree
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Kaynan Duarte Promoted To Black Belt 2nd Degree
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João Mendes Promoted To Black Belt 2nd Degree
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Jhenifer Aquino Promoted To Black Belt 1st Degree
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Demian Balderrama Promoted To Black Belt 1st Degree
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David Park Promoted To Black Belt 1st Degree
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Matt Moe Promoted To Black Belt First Degree
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Rachel Nelson Promoted To Black Belt 1st Degree
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Talal Alrasheed Promoted To Black Belt 1st Degree
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Thiago Calixto Promoted to Black Belt First Degree
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Black Belt Promotion: Blake Barry
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Black Belt Promotion: Jordan Rabe