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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Back Attack From Mount & Submission by Collar Choke
Atos HQ black belt Nikki Sullivan teaches Back Attack From Mount & Submission by Collar Choke, during the woman's class on 03/16/2018.
Nikki Sullivan received her black belt from Andre Galvao in January 2019. She is known for her unorthodox “Panda Guard”. She is a IBJJF Master World Champion, a...
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Toreando Going Side to Side
5X ADCC World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Toreando Going Side to Side, during the advanced class on 04/10/2017.
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 ADCC World C...
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Tornado Sweep to Guard Pass
5X ADCC World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Tornado Sweep to Guard Pass, during the fundamental class on 03/13/2017.
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 ADCC Worl...
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Transition From Reverse De la Riva Into De la Riva
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Transition From Reverse De la Riva Into De la Riva, during the fundamental class on 09/04/2017.
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 Pu...
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Tilt Sweep From the De la Riva Guard
Atos brown belt Ricky Briceno teaches Tilt Sweep From the De la Riva Guard, during the fundamental class on 01/08/2018.
Ricky Briceno received his brown belt from Andre Galvao in July 2020.
Instagram: @ricky_briceno
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Toreando Knee Cut Pass
5X ADCC World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Toreando Knee Cut Pass, during the advanced class on 04/10/2017.
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 ADCC World Champi...
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Taking the Back From the North South Position
Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Back Take From the North South Position, during the fundamental class on 07/19/2017.
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...
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Transitioning From the Butterfly Into the One Leg X Guard
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Transition From the Butterfly Into the One Leg X Guard , during the fundamental class on 07/14/2017.
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 (...
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Back Take From the Closed Guard
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Back Take From the Closed Guard, during the advanced class on 08/10/2017.
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).
Insta...
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Toreando Drills Long Step
5X ADCC World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Toreando Drills Long Step, during the advanced class on 04/10/2017.
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 ADCC World Cha...
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Toreando Pass
Atos HQ black belt Nisar Loynab teaches Toreando Pass, during the fundamental class on 03/20/2017.
Nisar Loynab received his black belt from Andre Galvao in February 2018. He is an IBJJF San Diego Spring Open Champion; a IBJJF Las Vegas Summer Open Champion; and a IBJJF Portland Open Champion. ...
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Hip Bump Sweep to Triangle + Back Take & Submission Options
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Hip Bump Sweep to Triangle + Back Take & Alternate Submission Options (Omoplata, Kimura, Arm Bar and Collar Choke), during the Fundamentals class on 05/10/2019.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Champion...
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Half Guard Defense to Collar Sleeve Guard
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Half Guard Defense to Collar Sleeve Guard, during the Fundamentals class on 03/30/2018.
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 World Champi...
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Side Smash and Side Control Details + Scenarios
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Side Smash and Side Control Details + Scenarios, during the Fundamental class on 02/28/2019.
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 C...
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Setting Up the Kimura from the Knee Shield + Arm Bar
Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Setting Up the Kimura from the Knee Shield + Arm Bar, during the Fundamentals class on 05/30/2017.
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 Headqua...
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Half Guard Defense with Knee Shield & Collar Sleeve Details
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Half Guard Defense with Knee Shield & Collar Sleeve Details, during the Fundamentals class on 03/30/2018.
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...
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Knee Slice from De La Riva Guard
Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Knee Slice from De La Riva Guard, during the Fundamentals class on 02/19/2018.
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 IB...
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Open Guard Recovery Drills - Frame & Granby
Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Open Guard Recovery Drills - Frame & Granby, during the Fundamentals class on 02/01/2019.
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 Champ...
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The Basics of Chair Guard + Sweep to Knee Cut
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches The Basics of Chair Guard + Sweep to Knee Cut, during the Fundamentals class on 11/02/2018.
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)...
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Clock Choke While Defending the Single Leg from Turtle
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Clock Choke While Defending the Single Leg from Turtle, during the Fundamentals class on 02/21/2018.
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...
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Side Smash Pass from Lasso Guard
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Side Smash Pass from Lasso Guard , during the Fundamentals class on 03/27/2019.
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).
Instagra...
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Setting Up the Triangle from De La Riva Guard
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Setting Up the Triangle from De La Riva Guard, during the Fundamentals class on 11/08/2017.
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 ADCC World Ch...
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Tilt Sweep From the Collar Sleeve Guard
Atos brown belt Ricky Briceno teaches Tilt Sweep From the Collar Sleeve Guard, during the fundamental class on 12/11/2017.
Ricky Briceno received his brown belt from Andre Galvao in July 2020.
Instagram: @ricky_briceno
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Toreando Pass Speed Drill
Atos black belt Ramon Lemos teaches Toreando Pass Speed Drill, during the fundamental class on 07/16/2018.
Ramon Lemos is co-founder of the Atos Academy, along with Andre Galvao and Guto Campos, and runs the Atos Academy in Rio Claro. He is a Sao Paulo State Champion, a Circuito FJJRio Champion...
