Fundamental Jiu-Jitsu

Fundamental Jiu-Jitsu

Browse our comprehensive library of techniques and drills that form our Fundamental Jiu-Jitsu program. The Fundamentals Program focuses on the core techniques that every jiu-jitsu practitioner should know, as well as an introduction to some more advanced jiu-jitsu techniques and positions for both the general and sport practitioner.

BELT RANK:

- White Belt with 3 stripes to Black Belt.

PROGRAM GOALS:

- Improve overall jiu jitsu understanding;
- Introduce students to more advanced jiu jitsu.

CURRICULUM INCLUDES:

- Attacks, defensive techniques, and escapes from every position
- Core concepts and ideas
- Positional, situational and live sparring
- Most Classes has Question & Answer sessions

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Fundamental Jiu-Jitsu
  • Ankle Pick Takedown In Gi

    Peter Iacavazzi teaches Ankle Pick Takedown In Gi, during the Fundamentals class on 05/16/2019.

  • Back Take From Guard When Opponent Breaks Collar Grip + Submissions

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Back Take From Guard When Opponent Breaks Collar Grip + Submissions - including Bow and Arrow Choke, Loop Choke and Arm Bar - during the Fundamentals class on 09/04/2018.

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

  • Arm Bar From S-Mount + Cross Collar Choke Option

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Arm Bar From S-Mount + Cross Collar Choke Option, during the Fundamentals class on 04/08/2019.

    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 ADCC World...

  • Hammock Guard From DLR To X Guard Back Take

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Hammock Guard From DLR To X Guard Back Take during the Fundamentals class on 11/14/2016.

    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 ADCC World Champ...

  • Outside Leg Staple Windshield Wiper Footwork Pass Drill

    6x IBJJF Black Belt World Champion Atos HQ Head coach Andre Galvao teaches Outside Leg Staple Windshield Wiper Footwork Pass Drill, during the 9am fundamentals class on 02/03/2017.

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

  • Sneaky Transitions From North South Position

    World Champion Atos HQ Black Belt Women's Head Coach Angelica Galvao teaches , during the 545pm fundamentals women's class on 03/09/2017.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, a...

  • Top Spin Transition Concepts

    World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches The Top Spin transition concepts, during the 9am fundamentals class on 10/11/2019.

    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 Dhab...

  • High Step Toreando Pass + Arm Bar Sub When Opponent Plays DLR With Lapel

    World & ADCC Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches High Step Toreando Pass When Opponent Plays DLR With Lapel, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 05/07/2018.

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

  • Warm Up Drills: Guard Pull Sweep, Guard Pull Passing, Takedowns

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Warm Up Drills: Guard Pull Sweep, Guard Pull Passing, Takedowns, during the 9am fundamentals class on 02/04/2019.

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

  • Single Leg X Ankle Lock Entry From Top + Finishing Details

    Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Single Leg X Ankle Lock Entry From Top + Finishing Details, during the Fundamentals class on 04/03/2018.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at bla...

  • Single Leg X from DLR Guard + Stand Up Sweep

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Single Leg X from DLR Guard + Stand Up Sweep, during the Fundamentals class on 11/19/2018.

    Lucas Barbosa received his black belt from Andre Fabiano in July 2015, before moving to California to train with Andre Galvao at the Atos Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters. H...

  • DLR to Single Leg X + Double Pant Grip Sweep

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches DLR to Single Leg X + Double Pant Grip Sweep, during the Fundamentals class on 04/17/2019.

    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-Gi Champion (at brown)....

  • Single Leg X and X Guard Defense + Side Smash Pass & Long Step

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Single Leg X and X Guard Defense + Side Smash Pass & Long Step, during the Fundamentals class on 12/02/2017.

    Lucas Barbosa received his black belt from Andre Fabiano in July 2015, before moving to California to train with Andre Galvao at the Atos Jiu-Jit...

  • Sit Up Guard to Single Leg Using the Cross Grip + Sweep & Takedown Options

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Sit Up Guard to Single Leg Using the Cross Grip + Sweep & Takedown Options, during the Fundamentals class on 07/12/2019.

    Michael Liera Jr. received his black belt from Andre Galvao in November 2014. He is a IBJJF Pan Champion; a IBJJF Europeans Champ...

  • Single Leg Takedown Defense with Overhead Sweep + Arm Bar

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Single Leg Takedown Defense with Overhead Sweep + Arm Bar, during the Fundamentals class on 06/07/2018.

    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...

  • Controlling the Half Spider Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Controlling the Half Spider Guard, during the Fundamentals class on 11/20/2018.

    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).

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  • De La Riva Guard Pass Using Long Step

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches De La Riva Guard Pass Using Long Step, during the Fundamentals class on 09/12/2018.

    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).

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  • Crazy Dog Pass from DLR with Windshield Wiper Footwork

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Crazy Dog Pass from DLR with Windshield Wiper Footwork, during the Fundamentals class on 07/09/2018.

    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 ADCC...

  • Countering the Hooks Guard Sweep + Knee Slice & Long Step

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Countering the Hooks Guard Sweep + Knee Slice & Long Step, during the Fundamentals class on 08/07/2017.

    Lucas Barbosa received his black belt from Andre Fabiano in July 2015, before moving to California to train with Andre Galvao at the Atos Jiu-Jitsu He...

  • Sit Up Guard to Single Leg Coming Up to the Back

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Sit Up Guard to Single Leg Coming Up to the Back, during the fundamentals class on 11/21/2018.

    Lucas Barbosa received his black belt from Andre Fabiano in July 2015, before moving to California to train with Andre Galvao at the Atos Jiu-Jitsu Headquarter...

  • Single Leg Counter Using the Arm Drag to Back

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Single Leg Counter Using the Arm Drag to Back, during the No-Gi class on 02/21/2018.

    Lucas Barbosa received his black belt from Andre Fabiano in July 2015, before moving to California to train with Andre Galvao at the Atos Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters. He is a...

  • Single Leg Defense

    6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Single Leg Defense, during the advanced class on 02/21/2017.

    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 ADCC World Champions...

  • Sweeping From the One Leg X Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Sweep From the One Leg X Guard, during the advanced class on 03/03/2017.

    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 Champion (all...

  • Sweep From DLR Shin Grip

    6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Sweep From DLR Shin Grip, during the fundamentlas class on 02/04/2018.

    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 ADCC World...