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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X Guard Entry Drill
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Entry Drill during the fundamental class on 09/05/2025.
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 during his color...
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Entry to X Guard From Knee Shield
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Entry to X Guard From Knee Shield, during the fundamental class on 09/04/2025.
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 d...
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Riding the Wave Back Take Drill
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Riding the Wave Back Take Drill, during the fundamental class on 08/25/2025.
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 dur...
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Q&As of the Week
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Q&As of the Week during the fundamental class on 08/22/2025.
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 during his colored ...
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Deep Half Guard to Waiter Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Deep Half Guard to Waiter Guard, during the fundamental class on 08/21/2025.
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 dur...
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Single Leg X Back Take | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Single Leg X Back Take during the fundamental class on 08/19/2025.
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 during his co...
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Single Leg X Back Take | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Single Leg X Back Take during the fundamental class on 08/19/2025.
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 during his co...
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Back Takes From Turtle
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Back Takes From Turtle during the fundamental class on 08/18/2025.
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 during his co...
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Lazy Guard to Arm Bar
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Lazy Guard to Arm Bar, during the fundamental class on 08/15/2025.
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 during his co...
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2 on 1 Guard Review
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches 2 on 1 Guard Review, during the fundamental class on 08/14/2025.
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 during his colo...
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Getting to Closed Guard From Standing
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Getting to Closed Guard From Standing, during the fundamental class on 08/13/2025.
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 (a...
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Spider Guard Retention Drill
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Guard Retention Drill, during the fundamental class on 08/11/2025.
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 during...
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Crazy Dog Guard Retention Drill
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Crazy Dog Guard Retention Drill, during the fundamental class on 08/07/2025.
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 dur...
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Open Guard Retention Drill
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Open Guard Retention Drill, during the fundamental class on 08/05/2025.
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 during h...
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Submissions From Side Control | Part 2
6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Submissions From Side Control, during the fundamental class on 08/04/2025.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/submissions-from-side-control-part-1
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, wit...
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Submissions From Side Control | Part 1
6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Submissions From Side Control, during the fundamental class on 08/04/2025.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/submissions-from-side-control-part-2
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, wit...
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Basic Open Guard Retention
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Basic Open Guard Retention during the fundamental class on 08/04/2025.
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 during hi...
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Sweep From DLR With Lapel Grip
Atos black belt Rafael Silveira teaches Sweep From DLR With Lapel Grip, during the fundamental class on 07/30/2025.
Rafael Silveira received his black belt after winning the 2023 IBJJF World Championship as a brown belt from Andre Galvao, in June 2023.
Instagram: @rafaeltsilveira
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Shoulder Trap Passing Drill
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Shoulder Trap Passing Drill, during the fundamental class on 07/30/2025.
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 during ...
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Shin Slice to Outside Passing Drill | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Shin Slice to Outside Passing Drill, during the fundamental class on 07/29/2025.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/shin-slice-to-outside-passing-drill-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x I...
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Shin Slice to Outside Passing Drill | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Shin Slice to Outside Passing Drill, during the fundamental class on 07/29/2025.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/shin-slice-to-outside-passing-drill-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x I...
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Spider Guard With Lapel Grip Sweep | Part 3
Atos black belt Rafael Silveira teaches Spider Guard With Lapel Grip Sweep, during the fundamental class on 07/28/2025.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/spider-guard-with-lapel-grip-sweep-part-1
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/spider-guard-with-lapel-grip-sweep-pa... -
Spider Guard With Lapel Grip Sweep | Part 2
Atos black belt Rafael Silveira teaches Spider Guard With Lapel Grip Sweep, during the fundamental class on 07/28/2025.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/spider-guard-with-lapel-grip-sweep-part-1
Part 3- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/spider-guard-with-lapel-grip-sweep-pa... -
Spider Guard With Lapel Grip Sweep | Part 1
Atos black belt Rafael Silveira teaches Spider Guard With Lapel Grip Sweep, during the fundamental class on 07/28/2025.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/spider-guard-with-lapel-grip-sweep-part-2
Part 3- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/spider-guard-with-lapel-grip-sweep-pa...
