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
  • Windshield Wiper Foot Work with Leg Pin + Back Take

    Multiple Time ADCC & IBJJF Black belt World Champion, Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches details from Windshield Wiper Pass foot work, in which you trap the legs, with back take details, during the 6pm class on 06/20/2017.

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

  • Sneaky & Powerful Wrist Lock From Side Control

    World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches a Wrist Lock from Side Control, during the 6pm class on 02/01/2019.

    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 Dhabi Pro Champion ...

  • The Bear Hug Side Smash Pass From Half Guard Using Windshield Wiper Foot Work

    World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches the Windshield Wiper Pass from Half Guard, during the 7:30am fundamentals class on 03/06/2018.

    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...

  • Over Head Step X Guard Pass With Under Hook

    Black Belt World Champion Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches X Guard Pass with the under hook, during the 7:30am class on 12/24/2018.

    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 Headqua...

  • X Guard Sweep from Reverse DLR - Transitions

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches the X Guard from RDLR plus a sweep, during the 6pm class on 05/09/2019.

    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 Championship titles (4...

  • Side Control Transition To Windshield Wiper Leg Staple Foot Work

    Pan & European Black Belt Champion & Multiple Time Colored Belt World Champ, Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches a concept for a safe side control transition using the windshield wiper leg staple foot work during the 9am Fundamentals class on 06/14/2019.

    Michael Liera Jr. received his ...

  • One Leg X & X Guard Entries From Sit Up Guard

    World Champ & Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches X Guard and One Leg X Guard entries from Open Guard, during the 7:30am class on 03/12/2017.

    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 I...

  • Setting Up The X Guard Sweep From Closed Guard - Squid Guard

    World & Pan American Champion & Atos HQ black belt Andy Murasaki teaches different sweep variations with details and attacks for the X Guard from closed guard using the lapel grip under the leg AKA Squid Guard, during the 7:30am class on 05/01/2019.

    The x Guard is a great tool to have in your g...

  • Basic Wrist Lock Submission From Stand Up Position

    No Gi World Champ, ADCC Veteran, and Atos HQ black belt Michael Perez teaches the Basic Wrist Lock Submission, during the 730am Fundamentals class on 06/13/2018.

    Although wrist locks are very effective if done properly, they are not common submission in the BJJ. Wrist lock can be done from def...

  • Taking Out The Trash Sweep From DLR & Reverse DLR Guard + Sub Transitions

    Black Belt European & Pan American Champion, Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches two variations with all the details you need to know for a great and successful **X Guard Sweep, during the 615pm Fundamentals class on 08/26/2019.

    Michael Liera Jr. received his black belt from Andre Galv...

  • Sweep to Sweep & Guard Recovery

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Sweep to Sweep & Guard Recovery, during the fundamentals class on 05/27/2019.

    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...

  • Sweeping Using the Lasso Spider Guard

    6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches how to Sweep Using the Lasso Spider Guard, during the advanced class on 01/16/2018.

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

  • Sweeping From the Hooks Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches how to Sweep From the Hooks Guard, during the fundamental class on 08/09/2017.

    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 IB...

  • Sweeping From the One Leg X Using Calf Slice and X Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches how to Sweep From the One Leg X Using Calf Slice and X Guard, during the fundamentals class on 02/28/2017.

    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...

  • Sweeping From the X Guard Using the Spider de la Riva Guard

    6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches how to Sweep From the X Guard Using the Spider de la Riva Guard, during the fundamentals class on 11/27/2017.

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

  • Taking Back From Half Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Taking Back From Half Guard, during the fundamentals class on 05/09/2018.

    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 B...

  • Sweeping With the One Leg X

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches how to Sweep With the One Leg X, during the fundamentals class on 03/22/2017.

    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 Purple & Brown).

    I...

  • Sweeping From the One Leg X

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches how to Sweep From the One Leg X, during the fundamentals class on 02/27/2017.

    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 Purple & Brown).

    I...

  • Sweeping From the Sit up Guard Into a Single Leg

    6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches how to Sweep From the Sit up Guard Into a Single Leg, during the fundamentals class on 10/02/2017.

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

  • Double Under Pressure Pass

    02/27/2017

  • Baseball Choke from The Knee Cut Position

    Andre Galvao teaches the baseball choke from knee cut position during 615pm fundamentals class on 03/28/2017.

  • "How Can I Play DLR Guard If I Have Shorts Legs?"

    Multiple Time IBJJF World Champion Andre Galvao answers a question during his seminar at Atos JJ Austin Academy in Austin TX.

  • Windshield Wiper Pass to Leg Drag from Reverse DLR

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Windshield Wiper Pass to Leg Drag from Reverse DLR, during the Fundamentals class on 02/01/2018.

    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 Wor...

  • Hammock Guard to Sweep and Leg Drag Pass + Back Take Option

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Hammock Guard to Sweep and Leg Drag Pass + Back Take Option, during the Fundamentals class on 07/27/2017.

    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 ...