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

4K badge
Fundamental Jiu-Jitsu
  • Using the Whizzer Arm Control to Set Up the Omoplata From the Closed Guard

    Multiple Time World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches how to Use the Whizzer to Set Up the Omoplata From the Closed Guard, during the fundamental class on 10/23/2017.

    These important details will help you to get a "killer" Omoplata Sub!

    Lucas Barbosa received his black belt fr...

  • Two Options for Passing Single Leg X Spider Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Two Options for Passing Single Leg X Spider Guard, during the fundamental class on 12/11/2018.

    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 ...

  • Using he Calf Slice to Take the Back

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches how to Use the Calf Slice to Take the Back, during the fundamental class on .

    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 tit...

  • Waiter Sweep From Deep Half to Back Take

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Waiter Sweep From Deep Half to Back Take, during the fundamentals class on 07/18/2019.

    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 Champion...

  • Waiter Sweep

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Waiter Sweep, during the fundamental class on 12/15/2017.

    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 brown).

    Instagram: @dubious_dom

  • Single Wiper Pass & Knee Bar Sub From Over-Under Pressure Pass

    IBJJF World Champion, Multiple Time No-Gi World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches The Single Wiper Pass & Knee Bar Sub From Over-Under Pressure Pass, during the 730am fundamentals class on 02/24/2017.

    Lucas Barbosa received his black belt from Andre Fabiano in July 2015, befor...

  • The Framing Concept: Understanding Guard Pass Defense

    Multiple Time World Champion, Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches How To Understand The Guard Pass Defense Using The Frame Concept, during the 6pm fundamentals class on 02/20/2019.

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

  • Defending & Countering The Over-Under Pressure Pass | Crucifix

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Counter Attacks & Defenses Against the Over-Under Pressure Pass, during the 730am fundamentals class on 01/20/2017.

    Learn With These Secret Fundamental Pressure Passing Counters To Prevent and counter some of the most effective passing styles in all of B...

  • One Leg X Lasso Sweep & Variations

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches One Leg X Guard Sweep From Lasso + Variations, and Q&A, during the 730am fundamentals class on 06/12/2018.

    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...

  • Over Under Pass Defenses & Counter Attacks

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Over Under Pass Defense & Counter Attack, during the 730am basics class on 01/20/2019.

    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...

  • The Waiter Sweep To Crab Ride Back Take + Seat Belt Back Position Control

    World Champion & Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches The Waiter Sweep Secrets, during the The Waiter Sweep To Crab Ride Back Take + Seat Belt Back Position Control during 9am fundamentals class on 07/31/2019.

    Dom Bell received his black belt from Andre Galvao in October 2018. He is an IBJ...

  • World Champion Attacks From Butterfly Guard: X Guard Transitions "Sweep"

    World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches 3 different ways to set up the x guard sweep from butterfly guard, during the 9am fundamentals class on 12/20/2018.

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

  • Hip Tilt Single Leg X Sweep From Sit Up Shin To Shin Guard

    World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches the Hip Tilt Single Leg X Sweep From Sit Up Shin To Shin Guard, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 01/25/2018.

    Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World...

  • Sweep From De la Riva X With the Lapel

    Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Sweep From De la Riva X With the Lapel, during the advanced class on 08/27/2018.

    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 (al...

  • Sweep & Pass Transitioning: The Waiter Sweep From DLR Guard To Over Under Pass

    World Champion & Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches how to Connect The With Over Under Pressure Pass With Waiter Sweep From DLR Guard, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 07/15/2019.

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

  • Connecting De La Spider To One Leg X Sweep Then To Offensive Top Positioning

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Transitions And Connections From De La Riva Spider Guard To One Leg X Guard Sweep, during the fundamentals class on 11/20/2017.

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

  • The Drop & Jump De La Riva Guard Pull Concept

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Great Way To Pull To Open Guard From Sit Up And , during the fundamental class on 11/09/2017.

    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 ...

  • The Step Over & The Step Back 50 50 Escapes: Passings, Concepts & Tips

    Master the 5050 escaping with the concepts of one of BJJ’s most respected instructors, Andre Galvao.Galvao has developed an incredibly effective styles of 5050 escapes that's accessible to anyone.

    These concepts will open up your game to get comfortable inside the 5050 guard.

    Atos HQ Head Bla...

  • The Windshield Speed Drill: Floating Pass Foot Work Concepts & Variations

    IBJJF World Champion & Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches The Windshield Wiper Speed Pass Concepts, during the fundamentals class on 04/22/2019.

    The Floating Pass With The Windshield Wiper Foot Work Motion is an Atos Hq signature pass. World Champ Dom Bell teaches the details and concept...

  • The Worm Guard Crab Ride Back Take

    Multiple Time World Champion & Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches The Worm Guard Crab Ride Back Take, during the 730am fundamentals class on 12/15/2017.

    Lucas Barbosa received his black belt from Andre Fabiano in July 2015, before moving to California to train with Andre Galvao at the Ato...

  • The Difference Between Modified X & Regular X Guard - Options

    IBJJF Black Belt World Champion & Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Why He Likes The Modified X Guard Better Than Regular X Guard, during the 70am fundamentals class on 08/28/2017.

    That's a modification of the Classic X Guard.

    The Modified X Guard is an amazing type of guard where you c...

  • Guard Retention Drills From Collar & Sleeve Open Guard

    World Champ, Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches a Guard Retention Drill From Open Guard, during the 9am fundamentals class on 03/03/2018.

    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 AD...

  • The Best Way To Set Up The Triangle & Omoplata Subs From Spider & Lasso Guard

    The Lasso & Spider are extremely strong open guards and super popular in BJJ. These type of guards are extremely dependent on grips. Also, can only be executed in the gi. Multiple Time IBJJF World Champion Andre Galvao have played the Lasso in competition against high-level athletes over the year...

  • Windshield Wiper Passing the De la Riva Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Windshield Wiper Passing the De la Riva, during the Advanced class on 07/26/2017.

    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 Dhabi Pro Champion (a...