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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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...
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Taking the Back From the X Guard
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches how to Take the Back From the X Guard, during the fundamental class on 04/10/2017.
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)...
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Taking the Mount From the Side Control
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Half Guard Pass with Cross Face + Brabo Choke
Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Half Guard Pass with Cross Face + Brabo Choke, during the Fundamentals class on 03/08/2019.
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 Cha...
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Toreando Pass to Back Take Coach
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Toreando Pass to Back Take Coach, during the fundamental class on 05/15/2018.
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).
I...
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Modified Single Leg X Sweep From DLR Guard
Atos HQ purple belt Heather Morgan teaches Single Leg X Sweep, during the women's class on 02/28/2017.
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_morgainz
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Taking the back From The Turtle Position Finishing With Back Choke Option
5X ADCC World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches how to Take the back From The Turtle Position Finishing With Back Choke Option , during the fundamental class on 05/22/2017.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, ...
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Guard Recovery to 50/50 Sweep
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Guard Recovery to 50/50 Sweep, during the Fundamentals class on 09/24/2018.
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 Championship title...
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Single Leg Takedown from the One Leg X Guard
Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Single Leg Takedown from the One Leg X Guard, during the Fundamentals class on 02/07/2018.
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 Cham...
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One Leg X from Half Guard + Sweep Options + Windshield Wiper Pass
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches One Leg X from Half Guard + Sweep Options + Windshield Wiper Pass, during the Fundamental class on 05/13/2019.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, ...
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Side Smash Pass from DLR Guard + DLR Defense Details
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Side Smash Pass from DLR Guard + DLR Defense Details, 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...
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Side Smash Pass from De La Riva
Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Side Smash Pass from De La Riva, during the Fundamentals class on 01/29/2018.
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 IBJ...
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Essential Hooks Guard: Sweep + Omoplata + Triangle + Back Take
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Essential Hooks Guard: Sweep + Omoplata + Triangle + Back Take, during the Fundamentals class on 11/13/2017.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, an...
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Guard Retention Drills from Toreando Pass
Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Guard Retention Drills from Toreando Pass, during the Fundamentals class on 02/14/2019.
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 World Champio...
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Maintaining the Dominant Position when Attacking the Back + Sneaky Mount
Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Maintaining the Dominant Position when Attacking the Back + Sneaky Mount, during the Fundamentals class on 01/30/2018.
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 C...
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Half Guard Pressure Passes + Passing Drills
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Half Guard Pressure Passes (to Mount or Side Control) + Passing Drills, during the Fundamentals class on 08/14/2019.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Champions...
