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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Split Pass - Windshield Wiper Foot Work Concept & Details to Leg Drag Transition
15x Black Belt World Champion - Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches amazing foot work concepts & details for a great guard pass transitions, during the Advanced/Fundamentals class on 10/23/2021.
The windshield wiper is a leg motion used by the legend Andre Galvao uses at the high level compe...
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Torreando Pass & Long Step Pass from DLR
15X Black Belt World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches the Torreando Pass and the Long Step Pass from De La Riva Guard, during the 6:15pm class on 11/11/2019.
The Legend of our sport Andre Galvao go over some ways that you can use this pass differently, but with the same res...
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Swimmers Arm Bar When Opponent Starts to Stack
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Swimmers Arm Bar When Opponent Starts to Stack, during the fundamentals class on 11/10/2017.
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 Purpl...
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DEFENSE/COUNTER ATTACK: The Trutle Reversal - Warm Up
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Turtle Reversal Warm Up, during the fundamental class on 03/24/2021.
BJJ turtle position is a very interesting one in terms of BJJ. It is a position adopted from Judo where it is the mother of all defensive positions. However, given the nature and sport...
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Takedown Combinations
Atos HQ black belt Michael Perez teaches Takedown Combinations, during the fundamentals class on 03/30/2017.
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.
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Details & Variations For a Strong Uchi-Mata Ken Ken Throw for Jiu-Jitsu + Subs
World Champion - Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell & Atos HQ Head Coach Andre Galvao teaches the Uchi-mata Ken Ken (hop hop) judo throw for jiu-jitsu + Submissions, during the 6:15pm class on 09/07/2020.
These Details will help you to achieve a better Uchi Mata Throw. Professor Galvao teaches g...
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Easiest & Safe Takedowns For Jiu-jitsu
The Ouchi-Gari and the Kouchi-Gari take downs are super easy to hit. Learn from professor Galvao the best way to practice it.
Prof. Galvão is a jiu-jitsu legend and multiple-time world champion who heads the Atos team here in San Diego, CA. Originally from Brazil, Galvão moved to San Diego, CA ...
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Back Escape Concepts - Turtle Position
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell Teaches Back Escape concepts so you can have a better fundamental understanding on how to prevent opponent's attack from this situation by escaping avoiding opponent's back control, during the fundamentals class on 03/24/2021.
BJJ back escapes are high percenta...
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"Turtle Guard" The Escapes You Must to Know From Turtle Position + Q&A
World Champion Gi and No Gi (colored belts), Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches "The Turtle Guard"- How to escape from turtle situation, during the 9am fundamentals class on 03/20/2021.
Dom Bell received his black belt from Andre Galvao in October 2018. He is an IBJJF Black Belt Pans med...
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Transition From Stack Pass Position To Back Control
Atos HQ black belt Nisar Loynab teaches Back Take From Stack Position, during the no-gi advanced class on 01/21/2021.
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 Portl...
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Back Defense Concepts From Turtle Position
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Turtle Back Defense, during the fundamentals class on 03/26/2021.
Learning defenses are key to progress in jiu-jitsu. Sometimes you will be in some bad and it is key to know how to defend. Professor Rolando shows an effective way to prevent opponent fro...
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Details on Transitioning To Mount From Side Control With Arm Bar Finish
Atos HQ brown belt Heather Morgan teaches Details on Transitioning To Mount With Arm Bar Finish, during the fundamentals class on 05/12/2020.
Heather Morgan is an Atos HQ brown belt under Andre Galvao. She is an IBJJF World Champion (purple) and IBJJF World No-Gi Champion (brown).
Instagram: ...
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Knee Cut Pass When Opponent Lassos
World Champion Atos HQ brown belt Heather Morgan teaches Knee Cut Pass From lasso Guard, during the fundamentals class on 05/01/2020.
Heather Morgan is an Atos HQ brown belt under Andre Galvao. She is an IBJJF World Champion (purple) and IBJJF World No-Gi Champion (brown).
Instagram: @heather...
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Lasso X Sweep
Heather Morgan teaches a lasso x sweep technique!
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Take the Back From Deep Half Guard
Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Take the Back From Deep Half Guard, during the advanced class on 10/04/2018.
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 3x IBJJF World Champion (colored ...
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Sweeping From the One Leg X Guard
5X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Sweep From the One Leg X Guard, during the advanced class on 05/19/2017.
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 Wor...
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Sweeping From the Deep De la Riva Guard With Back Take
5X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Sweep From the Deep De la Riva Guard With Back Take, during the fundamental class on 10/30/2017.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Champ...
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Sweeping With the One Leg X Guard
5X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches how to Sweep With the One Leg X Guard, during the fundamentals class on 05/01/2017.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and...
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Monoplata Submission Attack From Side Control
World Champ Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches the monoplata from side control, during the 730am fundamentals class on 04/16/2018.
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 Headquarte...
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Modified X Guard Set Up From DLR Guard Cross Collar Grip & Transitions
World Champion Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches a Modified X Guard Set Up From DLR Guard Cross Collar Grip, during the 730am fundamentals class on 08/29/2017.
Lucas Barbosa received his black belt from Andre Fabiano in July 2015, before moving to California to train with Andre Galvao at...
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Attacking the Omoplata From Closed Guard
5X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches how to Attack the Omoplata From the Closed Guard, during the fundamental class on 02/20/2017.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Champio...
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Back Take From Half Guard With The Brabo Grip
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Back Take From the Half Guard With the Brabo Grip, during the fundamentals class on 02/09/2018.
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 P...
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Back Take From the Omoplata Position
Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Back Take From the Omoplata Position, during the fundamentals class on 05/05/2017.
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 4...
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Butterfly Guard Pass Using Side Smash to Back Take
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Butterfly Guard Pass Using Side Smash to Back Take, during the fundamental class on 07/20/2018.
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 Pu...
