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
  • Single Leg X Entry from Hooks Guard to X Guard Sweep

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Single Leg X Entry from Hooks Guard to X Guard Sweep, during the Fundamentals class on 05/14/2019.

    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 Wo...

  • Drill: Side to Side Guard Passing Against Open Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Drill: Side to Side Guard Passing Against Open Guard, during the Fundamentals class on 03/07/2019.

    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 Wo...

  • Lapel Sweep Options from 50/50 Guard

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Lapel Sweep Options from 50/50 Guard, during the Fundamentals class on 04/08/2019.

    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 Championshi...

  • Crazy Dog Pass to North/South + Kimura & Arm Bar & Back Take

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Crazy Dog Pass to North/South + Kimura & Arm Bar & Back Take, during the Fundamentals class on 03/13/2018.

    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 Cham...

  • Leg Drag Pass from Shallow Lasso + Under Leg Pass when Opponent Recovers

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Leg Drag Pass from Shallow Lasso + Under Leg Pass when Opponent Recovers, during the Fundamentals class on 03/01/2018.

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

  • Kiss of the Dragon Entry from Reverse DLR to Sweep

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Kiss of the Dragon Entry from Reverse DLR to Sweep, during the Fundamentals class on 02/22/2018.

    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 Headquart...

  • Loop Choke from Single Leg Defense with Key Defense Details

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Loop Choke from Single Leg Defense with Key Defense Details, during the Fundamentals class on 04/09/2018.

    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...

  • DLR Knee Cut Pass + Kimura & Kimura Trap Back Take Options

    Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches DLR Knee Cut Pass + Kimura & Kimura Trap Back Take Options, during the Fundamentals class on 08/02/2017.

    Mike Carbullido received his black belt from Andre Galvao in December 2017. He represents the island of Guam, and is one of Atos HQ’s top kid’s ins...

  • Lasso Guard Pass Using the Toreando & Long Step

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Lasso Guard Pass Using the Toreando & Long Step, during the Fundamentals class on 01/08/2019.

    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 C...

  • Knee Bar from DLR Guard + Sweep Option

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Knee Bar from DLR Guard + Sweep Option, during the Fundamentals class on 12/19/2018.

    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...

  • Sweeping From the One Leg X Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches how to Sweep From the One Leg X Guard, during the fundamentals class on 11/03/2018.

    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 Purple & Brown...

  • Sweeping Using the Hammock One Leg X Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches how to Sweep Using the Hammock One Leg X Guard, during the fundamental class on 07/26/2018.

    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. ...

  • Sweeping Using the Spider X Guard

    6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches how to Sweep Using the Spider X Guard, during the fundamental class on 02/02/2017.

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

  • Sweeping Using the Lapel on the Outside of the Leg

    6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches how to Sweep Using the Lapel on the Outside of the Leg, during the fundamentals class on 04/12/2018.

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

  • Takedown From Back

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Perez teaches Takedown From Back, during the fundamentals class on 04/05/2018.

    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...

  • Ankle Lock Entries + Finishing Details

    Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Ankle Lock Entries + Finishing Details, during the Fundamentals class on 04/03/2018.

    Angelica Galvao received her black belt from Andre Galvao in 2014. She is an IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and an UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion at black belt, as well as ...

  • 50/50 Escape From Top Position To Leg Drag

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches 50/50 Escape From Top Position To Leg Drag, during the Fundamentals class on 05/24/2018.

    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 Champ...

  • Warm Up Guard Recovery Mobility Drills

    6x IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Warm Up Guard Recovery Mobility Drills, during the 9am fundamentals class on 01/24/2019.

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

  • Sneaky Arm Bar From Turtle Position

    Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches a Sneaky Arm Bar From Turtle Position, during the Fundamentals class on 11/16/2018.

    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 Pro Champion ...

  • Ankle Lock Set Up From K Guard to 50/50 + Finish Variations

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Ankle Lock Set Up From K Guard to 50/50 + Finish Variations, during the Fundamentals class on 07/12/2018.

    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...

  • Triangle Attack From Tarantula Spider Guard Using the Shin To Shin Concept

    World Champion Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Triangle Attack From Tarantula Guard Using the Shin To Shin Concept, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 05/01/2018.

    Michael Liera Jr. received his black belt from Andre Galvao in November 2014. He is a IBJJF Pan Champion; a IBJJF E...

  • Sit Up Single leg Sweep Attack To Twister Hook Back Take

    15x Black Belt World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Sit Up Single leg Sweep Attack To Twister Hook Back Take, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 10/03/2017.

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

  • The Shin Staple Long Step Pass

    World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches The Shin Staple Long Step Pass, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 05/07/2017.

    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 Dhab...

  • Using The Collar Choke To Set Up The Underhook and Get Into The Butterfly Sweep

    World Champion Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Using The Collar Choke To Set Up The Underhook and Get Into The Butterfly Sweep, during the 9am fundamentals class on 10/13/2017.

    Michael Liera Jr. received his black belt from Andre Galvao in November 2014. He is a IBJJF Pan Champion;...