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
  • Crazy Dog Pass - The Weave Pass From Half Guard

    professor Michael Liera Mar 4th 730am

  • Scariest Wrist Lock Sub From Side Control - Q&A

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches A Super Effective Wrist Lock Sub from Side Control, during the 9am fundamentals class on 10/31/2018.

    Wrist Locks are very effective if done properly, they are not common submission in the BJJ. Wrist lock can be done from different positions like standin...

  • Setting Up The X Guard Sweep From 3 Different Open Guards

    Attack off your back with this step-by-step to a very effective X Guard Sweep Concept you can use in the gi from World Champion Michael Liera Jr.

    Use the X guard to sweep from Andre Galvao's black belt - Atos Jiu-Jitsu competitor and IBJJF world champion Liera Jr.

    Instagram: @lierajr

  • Cross Collar Chin-Staple From Reverse DLR To X Guard Sweep Variations & Attacks

    World Champion Michael Liera Jr teaches different variations and concepts from one of his favorite X Guard Attacks, "The Cross Collar Chin-Staple X Guard Entry" during 9am fundamentals class on 05/09/2018.

    Develop A Go-To Guard With Darragh O’Conaill’s Innovative X Guard Strategy And His 4-Part ...

  • Kimura Trap Wrist Lock from Mount Position

    Black Belt World Champion Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches one of his favorite subs from mount position: The Wrist Lock , during the 7:30am class on December 22, 2018.

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

  • The Lasso "Hulk" Guard to Sweep With Transitions & Variations

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches how to use the Lasso Guard with a Hook to Sweep and Variations during the 7:30am 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 Jiu-Jitsu Head...

  • Concepts & Details: Side Control Transitions to Mount Position + Submissions

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches a transition from Side Control to Mount, plus submission variations, during the 6pm class on 07/18/2017.

    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 ...

  • Over Under Pressure Passing With Transition To Mount Position + S Mount Arm Lock

    15x black belt world champ Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches the Over Under Pass, with a Mount entry to Arm Bar, during the 6:15am class on 10/11/2020.

    Study BJJ with Multi Time World Champ Andre Galvao helps you to understand how to pressure pass anyone's guard using the over under pass ...

  • PRESSURE: Concepts & Details For The Best Side CONTROL With Transition To Mount

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches how to take the Mount from Side Control, plus some details, during the 6pm class on 06/26/2019.

    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 Worl...

  • Side Control Pressure Concepts & Mount Transitions + The Chop Wrist Lock Sub

    15x World Champ, Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches how to the concepts to control and apply the right pressure from side control and a transition to mount, plus a very slick Wrist Lock submission, during the 9am class on 06/26/2019.

    The shoulder pressure is a very important aspect of a su...

  • Modified X Guard Pant Control Sweep From DLR Guard

    Multiple Time World Champion, Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches a Modified X Guard entry from DLR Guard, finishing with a sweep, during the 9am class on 04/06/2018.

    Use the X Guard to sweep with cool gi adjustments from Atos Head Coach and 6x IBJJF Black Belt World Champion Andre Galvao....

  • X Guard Sleeve Grip Sweep From Knee Shield Half Guard

    World Champ, Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches an X Guard Sweep from Knee Shield Half Guard, during the Fundamentals class on 12/04/18.

    Black Belt European Champ Liera Jr. teaches a Knee Shield Sweep Attack. The Knee Shield is a must-have position, anyone can make a great part of the...

  • Reverse De La Riva Collar Drag Set Up To Modified X Sweep + Back Step Back Take

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches the X Guard from Reverse DLR, finishing with a sweep, during the 6pm class on 07/02/2018.

    Understand The Details To The Modified X Sweep + Back Take And Learn The System That Makes Taking The Back Easier And Simple With World Champion Liera Jr's Ins...

  • Spider Guard Sweep + Triangle Transition and Variation

    5X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Spider Guard Sweep + Triangle Transition and Variation, during the fundamentals class on 01/15/2019.

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

  • Spider Guard Using X Guard Hook to Sweep

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Spider Guard Using X Guard Hook to Sweep, during the fundamental class on 03/26/2019.

    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 ...

  • Straight Ankle Lock Details From Double Guard Pull

    Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Straight Ankle Lock Details From Double Guard Pull, during a seminar on 08/30/2018.

    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 black belt, as well as a...

  • Strong X Guard Entry + Sweep From Knee Shield Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches a strong X Guard Entry + Sweep from Knee Shield Guard, during the 9am fundamentals class on 05/14/2018.

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

  • The Z Stance Reverse C-Grip Leg Trap X Guard Pass + Variations

    IBJJF Black Belt World Champ Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches two different variation to the Reverse C-grip Leg Trap X Guard Pass on 12-26-2018.

    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-...

  • Leg Chop Worm Guard Sweep

    IBJJF Black Belt Champion & Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches a sweep from Worm Guard, during the 7:30am class on 12/15/2018.

    The lapel guard is a way to maximize your leverage and maximize your results against stronger and bigger opponent, Barbosa use the systematic approach to locking ...

  • Sit Up Guard Sweep With Arm Drag

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Sit Up Guard Sweep With Arm Drag, during the fundamentals class on 12/04/2017.

    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 (colore...

  • Sweep From Worm Guard

    Atos black belt Pablo Mantovani teaches how to Sweep From Worm Guard, during the fundamentals class on 05/03/2018.

    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 ADCC B...

  • Sweep From Single Leg X

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Sweep From Single Leg X, during the fundamental class on 03/13/2018.

    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 4x IBJJF Black ...

  • Connecting Transitions Between Different Guards Guard

    World Champions, Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches X Guard Sweeps from the Different types of Open Guard, during the 9am class on 04/01/2017.

    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...

  • X Guard Sweep With Transition To Trip Pod Pass

    World Champ - Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches an X Guard Sweep to Leg Drag, during the 6:15pm class on 03/06/2018.

    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).

    Insta...