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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Passing Single Leg X Concepts
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Single Leg X Concepts during the fundamental class on 09/17/2025.
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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Kimura Trap Position
Atos HQ black belt Michael Perez teaches Kimura Trap Position during the fundamental class on 09/16/2025.
Mike Perez received his black belt from Andre Galvao in October 2017. He is a Kasai II Grand Prix silver medalist; a IBJJF Pans No-Gi bronze medalist; and a 2x ADCC US Trials Champion.
In...
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Reverse DLR Sweep | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Joao Mendes teaches Reverse DLR Sweep during the fundamental class on 09/16/2025.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/reverse-dlr-sweep-part-1-2
Joao Mendes received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2018. He is a 5x IBJJF World Champion (colored belts).
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Reverse DLR Sweep | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Joao Mendes teaches Reverse DLR Sweep during the fundamental class on 09/16/2025.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/reverse-dlr-sweep-part-2-1
Joao Mendes received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2018. He is a 5x IBJJF World Champion (colored belts).
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Modified X Entry to Straight Ankle Lock
6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Modified X Entry to Straight Ankle Lock, during the fundamental class on 09/15/2025.
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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Single Leg X Entry From Sit Up Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Single Leg X Entry From Sit Up Guard, during the fundamental class on 09/15/2025.
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 (al...
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Week Review
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson shows Week Review during the fundamental class on 09/12/2025.
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 belts)....
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Saddle Entry From Single Leg X
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Saddle Entry From Single Leg X, during the fundamental class on 09/11/2025.
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 duri...
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Y Guard Study
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Y Guard Study during the fundamental class on 09/10/2025.
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 bel...
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Y Guard Entry From DLR Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Y Guard Entry From DLR Guard, during the fundamental class on 09/09/2025.
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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Mount Escape With Counter Attack | Part 1
6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Mount Escape With Counter Attack, during the fundamental class on 09/08/2025.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/mount-escape-with-counter-attack-part-2
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all tim...
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Mount Escape With Counter Attack | Part 2
6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Mount Escape With Counter Attack, during the fundamental class on 09/08/2025.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/mount-escape-with-counter-attack-part-1
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all tim...
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Getting Underneath Drill
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Getting Underneath Drill during the fundamental class on 09/08/2025.
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 ...
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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...
