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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Arm Trap Triangle Attack From Side Control
Multiple Time Black Belt World Champion Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches Arm Trap Triangle Attack From Side Control, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 05/19/2017.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan Ameri...
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The Wheelbarrow Sweep From Single Leg X
IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell explain the details and concepts behind The Wheelbarrow Sweep From Single Leg X, during the 9am fundamentals class on 09/04/2019.
Dom Bell received his black belt from Andre Galvao in October 2018. He is an IBJJF Black Belt Pans medalist an...
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The Safest Way To Set Up A Triangle Attack From Side Control
6x IBJJF Black Belt World Champion Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches a Triangle Attack Form Side Control during the 9am fundamentals class on 06/19/2017.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championshi...
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Over Under Pressure Pass Counter Attacks | Sweeps
World Champion Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches a couple Counter Attacks From Over Under Pressure Pass, during the 9am fundamentals class on 01/20/2018.
Lucas Barbosa received his black belt from Andre Fabiano in July 2015, before moving to California to train with Andre Galvao at the ...
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Squid Guard Tripod Attack With X Guard Sweep & Variations
Atos black belt Pablo Mantovani teaches a Variation From Squid Guard, during the 615pm Fundamentals class on 09/13/2017.
Pablo Mantovani received his black belt from Guilherme and Guto Campos in June 2017. He has trained extensively at the Atos Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters with Andre Galvao He is an ...
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Modified Chin Trap Windshield Wiper Foot Work | Concepts
Multiple Time IBJJF World Champ Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches the Modified Chin Trap Windshield Wiper Foot Work | Concepts, during the 9am fundamentals class on 06/18/2018.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IB...
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Guard Pass Speed Drills: Agility - Warm Up
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches a Speed Drills Concept For Better Guard Pass Mobility & Agility, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 10/09/2018.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championsh...
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Two De La Riva Guard Pass Options - Side Smash & Knee Cut
Atos HQ black belt Nisar Loynab teaches Two De La Riva Guard Pass Options, a Side Smash and a Knee Cut, during the Fundamentals class on 04/24/2018.
Nisar Loynab received his black belt from Andre Galvao in February 2018. He is an IBJJF San Diego Spring Open Champion; a IBJJF Las Vegas Summer O...
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The "Enterrada" Over Under Pass Defense to Crucifix
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches The Enterrada Over Under Pass Defense to Crucifix, plus choke submission options, during the Fundamentals class on 10/30/2018.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American...
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50/50 Entry from DLR Guard Pull + Sweep Using the Lapel
Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches 50/50 Entry from DLR Guard Pull (to Single Leg X) + Sweep using the lapel, during the Fundamentals class on 05/21/2018.
Lucas Barbosa received his black belt from Andre Fabiano in July 2015, before moving to California to train with Andre Galvao at the A...
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Triangle Submission From The Mount Position
Atos brown belt Ricky Briceno teaches Triangle From the Mount Position, during the fundamental class on 12/08/2017.
Ricky Briceno received his brown belt from Andre Galvao in July 2020. He is IBJJF World and Pan Bronze Medalist.
Instagram: @ricky_briceno
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Spider Guard Pass Variation
Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Spider Guard Pass Variation, during the fundamentals class on 01/04/2018.
Michael Liera Jr. received his black belt from Andre Galvao in November 2014. He is a IBJJF Pan Champion; a IBJJF Europeans Champion; and a 3x IBJJF World Champion (colored bel...
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Perfect Back Take With Gi For People With Short Arms + Submissions
Multiple Time IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Variation of Back Take When Opponent is in Turtle position, during the Fundamental class on 04/12/2018.
Professor Andre Galvao understands the importance of a good back take. "People with short arms always have hard...
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Toe Hold Defense From Single Leg X to Pretzelbolo Back Take
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Toe Hold Defense From Single Leg X to Twister Back Take, during the fundamental class on 10/12/2018.
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...
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De La Riva X Lapel Guard Crab Ride Back Attack
World Champion Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Use the De la Riva X Guard to Take the Back, during the advanced class on 01/19/2018.
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...
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The Waiter Sweep to Back Take
IBJJF World Champ, Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Waiter Sweep to Back Take, during the fundamental class.
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).
Instagram: @d...
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Triangle Attack From Spider Guard
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Triangle Attack From Spider Guard, during the advanced class on 10/29/2018.
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).
Instagram: @...
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Stack "Pressure Pass" Drills, Details + Q&A
5X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Stack Pass Drills, Details + Q&A, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 11/13/2018.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, an...
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Stack Pass | Details & Tips
Multiple Time Black belt World Champion Andre Galvao Teaches The Stack Pass From Top Open Guard!
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Z Guard Entry from Reverse De La Riva + Stand Up Sweep
Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Z Guard Entry from Reverse De La Riva + Stand Up Sweep, during the Fundamentals class on 02/08/2018.
Michael Liera Jr. received his black belt from Andre Galvao in November 2014. He is a IBJJF Pan Champion; a IBJJF Europeans Champion; and a 3x IBJJF ...
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Back Take from Arm Drag + Bow and Arrow Choke & Sneaky Shoulder Lock
Atos HQ black belt Nikki Sullivan teaches Back Take from Arm Drag + Bow and Arrow Choke & Sneaky Shoulder Lock, during the Fundamentals class on 10/04/2018.
Nikki Sullivan received her black belt from Andre Galvao in January 2019. She is known for her unorthodox “Panda Guard”. She is a IBJJF Ma...
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Side Control Escape Options: Lasso Guard & Waiter Sweep + Knee On Belly Details
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Side Control Escape Options: Lasso Guard & Waiter Sweep + Knee On Belly Details, during the Fundamentals class on 02/11/2019.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American ...
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Side Smash Pressure Pass: Andre Galvao Atos HQ Seminar
Galvao shows one of his favorite guard pass during a seminar at Atos HQ in San Diego CA on 07/11/2017.
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 Championship titles (4x as the ADCC S...
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Waiter Sweep with Lapel + Back Take
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Waiter Sweep with Lapel + Back Take, during the Fundamentals class on 06/11/2018.
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 Championship...
