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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Black Belt Promotion - Ricky Briceno
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Black Belt Promotion - Matheus Alarcao
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Black Belt Promotion - Dan Matala
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Black Belt Promotion - Juliederson Rodrigues
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Black Belt Promotion - Joey Gould
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Black Belt Promotion - Alejandro Rey
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Black Belt Promotion - Renan Bueno
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Black Belt Promotion - Victor Alarcao
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Black Belt Promotion - Elizabeth Liera
For the last 12 years, Elizabeth Liera has trained at Atos HQ since she was a white belt. She started her jiu-jitsu journey in the Atos Kids Program and continues to train to this day. On December 19th, she received her black belt from Professor Andre Galvao. Congratulations Elizabeth!
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Black Belt Promotion - Heather Morgan
Heather received her black belt from professor Andre Galvao during the fundamental class on 12/12/2022. Congrats Heather!
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Black Belt Promotion - Javier Zaruski
Professor Andre Galvao promotes Daniel Eklund to black belt.
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Black Belt Promotion - Daniel Eklund
Professor Andre Galvao promoted Daniel Eklund to black belt.
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Black Belt Promotion: Calon Sabino
New black belt in the house! Professor Andre Galvao promotes Calon Sabino to Black Belt during the advanced class on November 7th. Congratulations on your new belt, Calon 👏🏼
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Black Belt First Degree Promotion - Nick Westra
Nick Westra was promoted to black belt first degree during the fundamental class. Nick has been an Atos student for 12 years. He was one of the first students that Professor Galvao had when he started Atos Jiu-jitsu HQ. Well done, Nick!
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Coach Fred Leavy Belt Promotion - First Black Belt Degree
Fred Leavy, Atos Jiu-Jitsu HQ wrestling coach, received his first black belt degree today from Professor Andre Galvao. Congratulations coach!
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Belt Promotion: Brian Frias Black Belt 1st Degree
Brian Frias received her 1st Black Belt Degree from Andre Galvao.
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Black Belt Promotion: Raphael Rodrigues
Professor Andre Galvao promotes Raphael Rodrigues ("Raphinha") to Black Belt. Raphinha has been training jiu-jitsu for 9 years. This is a very well-deserved promotion. Congratulations, Raphinha.
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Geoff Villarreal's Black Belt 3rd Degree Promotion
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Black Belt Promotion - Rachel Ranschau
During the fundamentals class, Rachel Ranschau received her black belt from professor Andre Galvao.
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Kids Belt Promotion & Professor Nisar's Farewell ✨
Last Tuesday (August 2nd), we had our kids belt promotion at Atos Jiu-Jitsu HQ. At the same time, we had Professor Nisar Loynab's farewell. He and his wife Laura Loynab - also an Atos Black Belt - are moving to New York. We are so happy to have had them with us the past years and wish them the be...
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Black Belt Promotion Chris Castagnetti
Professor Andre Galvao promotes Chris Castagnetti to Black Belt. Chris has been training since he was 17 years old. He has a long journey as a jiu-jitsu practitioner: 8 years as a blue belt, 9 years as a purple belt, and 3 years as a brown belt. Now he has achieved his black belt! Congratulations...
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Black Belt Promotion Meggie Ochoa
Professor Andre Galvao promotes Meggie Ochoa to Black Belt. She is from Philippines and is training this season at Atos HQ. She got second place at the 2022 IBJJF Worlds as a brown belt.
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Daniel Sathler - Black Belt Promotion
He became World Champion as a Blue, Purple, and Brown Belt. Now, Professor Andre Galvao promoted Daniel Sathler as a black belt. Congratulations!
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Tim Blanchard Black Belt 2nd Degree Promotion
Tim Blanchard is the head of Atos Calgary, Canada. Watch him getting promoted to black belt 2nd degree from Professor Andre Galvao's hands.