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
  • Closed Guard Combo: From Cross Choke To Arm Bar

    World Champion Atos black belt Gustavo “Guto” Campos teaches Cross Choke Transitioning To Arm Bar From Closed Guard, during the fundamentals class on 09/05/2018.

    Guto Campos is co-founder of the Atos Academy, along with Andre Galvao and Ramon Lemos, and runs the Atos Academy in Porto Alegre. He...

  • "Basic" Worm Guard Sweep

    World Champion Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches "Basic" Worm Guard Sweep, during the 730am fundamentals class on 12/27/2017.

  • RNC From Crucifix Turtle Position

    World Champion Liera Jr teaches a Crucifix from turtle position.

  • Sweep From De la Riva Guard

    ADCC World Champion Atos HQ black belt Kaynan Duarte teaches Sweep From De la Riva Guard, during the fundamental class on 03/26/2018.

    Kaynan Duarte received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2018. He is an ADCC World Champion; an IBJFF Pans Champion; a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion; a Ka...

  • Sweeping From the Spider Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Sweep From the Spider Guard, during the fundamental class on 11/02/2017.

    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-Jitsu Headquarters. He is a 4x IBJJF Bl...

  • Sweeping From the Spider Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Sweep From the Spider Guard, during the fundamental class on 08/04/2017.

    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 Headquarters. He is a 4x IBJJF Bl...

  • Waiter Sweep From Deep Half

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Waiter Sweep From Deep Half, during the Advanced class on 07/16/2019.

    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 belts)....

  • Triangle Choke From Knee Cut With the Option to Monoplata

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Triangle Choke From Knee Cut With the Option to Monoplata, during the Fundamental class on 08/14/2018.

    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 AD...

  • Using the Long Step to Set Up the Inverted Stack Pass

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches how to Use the Long Step to Set Up the Inverted Stack Pass, during the advanced class on 10/17/2017.

    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 Headq...

  • Using the Lasso Guard With Butterfly Hook to Sweep Into Berimbolo

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches how to Use the Lasso Guard With Butterfly Hook to Sweep Into Berimbolo, during the Fundamental class on 04/12/2017.

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

  • Using the Whizzer Arm Control to Set Up the Omoplata From the Closed Guard

    Multiple Time World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches how to Use the Whizzer to Set Up the Omoplata From the Closed Guard, during the fundamental class on 10/23/2017.

    These important details will help you to get a "killer" Omoplata Sub!

    Lucas Barbosa received his black belt fr...

  • Two Options for Passing Single Leg X Spider Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Two Options for Passing Single Leg X Spider Guard, during the fundamental class on 12/11/2018.

    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 ...

  • Using he Calf Slice to Take the Back

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches how to Use the Calf Slice to Take the Back, during the fundamental class on .

    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 tit...

  • Waiter Sweep From Deep Half to Back Take

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Waiter Sweep From Deep Half to Back Take, during the fundamentals class on 07/18/2019.

    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...

  • Waiter Sweep

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Waiter Sweep, during the fundamental class on 12/15/2017.

    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: @dubious_dom

  • Single Wiper Pass & Knee Bar Sub From Over-Under Pressure Pass

    IBJJF World Champion, Multiple Time No-Gi World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches The Single Wiper Pass & Knee Bar Sub From Over-Under Pressure Pass, during the 730am fundamentals class on 02/24/2017.

    Lucas Barbosa received his black belt from Andre Fabiano in July 2015, befor...

  • The Framing Concept: Understanding Guard Pass Defense

    Multiple Time World Champion, Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches How To Understand The Guard Pass Defense Using The Frame Concept, during the 6pm fundamentals class on 02/20/2019.

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

  • Defending & Countering The Over-Under Pressure Pass | Crucifix

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Counter Attacks & Defenses Against the Over-Under Pressure Pass, during the 730am fundamentals class on 01/20/2017.

    Learn With These Secret Fundamental Pressure Passing Counters To Prevent and counter some of the most effective passing styles in all of B...

  • One Leg X Lasso Sweep & Variations

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches One Leg X Guard Sweep From Lasso + Variations, and Q&A, during the 730am fundamentals class on 06/12/2018.

    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...

  • Over Under Pass Defenses & Counter Attacks

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Over Under Pass Defense & Counter Attack, during the 730am basics class on 01/20/2019.

    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...

  • The Waiter Sweep To Crab Ride Back Take + Seat Belt Back Position Control

    World Champion & Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches The Waiter Sweep Secrets, during the The Waiter Sweep To Crab Ride Back Take + Seat Belt Back Position Control during 9am fundamentals class on 07/31/2019.

    Dom Bell received his black belt from Andre Galvao in October 2018. He is an IBJ...

  • World Champion Attacks From Butterfly Guard: X Guard Transitions "Sweep"

    World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches 3 different ways to set up the x guard sweep from butterfly guard, during the 9am fundamentals class on 12/20/2018.

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

  • Hip Tilt Single Leg X Sweep From Sit Up Shin To Shin Guard

    World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches the Hip Tilt Single Leg X Sweep From Sit Up Shin To Shin Guard, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 01/25/2018.

    Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World...

  • Sweep From De la Riva X With the Lapel

    Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Sweep From De la Riva X With the Lapel, during the advanced class on 08/27/2018.

    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 Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (al...