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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Ronaldo Junior 1st Degree Black Belt Promotion
On June 5th of 2023, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu aficionado Ronaldo Junior reached an extraordinary milestone in his martial arts journey. With sheer dedication, unwavering commitment, and years of relentless training, he proudly received his well-deserved first-degree black belt.
The significance of Ro...
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Teteu Menezes - Black Belt Promotion
Matheus "Teteu" Menezes, a dedicated practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has reached a momentous milestone in his martial arts journey. With unwavering commitment and countless hours of training, Matheus has earned his highly esteemed black belt from the renowned professor Andre Galvao.
Under t...
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VLOG: Amanda Bruse Black Belt Promotion & Interviews
A short vlog about Amanda Bruse Black Belt Promotion with two very special guests: Amanda's Parents. Watch now their interview!
Amanda was promoted to black belt on January 13, 2023.
Watch her speech here: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/trending/videos/black-belt-promotion-amanda-bruse
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Black Belt Promotion - Amanda Bruse
Tonight is a very special night. Professor Galvao is super happy and proud to promote Amanda Bruse to Black Belt. Amanda has been training for 6 years, she has a very good game both gi and no-gi, and now she is starting a new journey as a black belt. Congratulations, Amanda!
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Belt Promotion Black Belt 3rd Degree - Josh Hinger
Watch Atos HQ black belt Josh Hinger getting promoted to black belt 3rd degree.
Josh Hinger received his black belt from Andre Galvao in December 2013. He is a 4x IBJJF Black Belt World No-Gi Champion; a 2x IBJJF Black Belt American Nationals Champion (double-gold) and an ADCC West Coast Trials...
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Belt Promotion: Black Belt 1st Degree - João "Bisnaga" Mendes
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Black Belt Promotion - Andrew Pence
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Black Belt Promotion - Josh Jagoda
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Black Belt Promotion - Aaron Villanova
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Black Belt Promotion - Robert Hernandez
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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!