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
  • Jumping to the Knee Cut Position

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Jumping to the Knee Cut Position, during the Fundamentals class on 11/30/2016.

    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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  • Leg Drag Pass Defense to 50/50 Guard + 50/50 Escape

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Leg Drag Pass Defense to 50/50 Guard + 50/50 Escape, during the Fundamentals class on 01/29/2019.

    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 Wo...

  • Collar Drag from Open Guard + Single Leg Takedown or Back Take

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Collar Drag from Open Guard + Single Leg Takedown or Back Take, during the Fundamental class on 04/08/2019.

    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...

  • Closed Guard Muscle Sweep to Omoplata Sweep + Back Take

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Closed Guard Muscle Sweep to Omoplata Sweep + Back Take, during the Fundamental class on 03/27/2017.

    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...

  • Jump Over Pass When Opponent Defends the Windshield Wiper Pass

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Jump Over Pass When Opponent Defends the Windshield Wiper Pass, during the Fundamentals class on 06/07/2019.

    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-Jit...

  • Sweeping With the Single Leg X

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches how to Sweep With the Single Leg X , during the fundamental class on 02/28/2017.

    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). ...

  • Long Step to North/South Throw when Opponent Counters + Back Take

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Long Step to North/South Throw when Opponent Counters + Back Take, during the Fundamentals class on 05/10/2017.

    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-...

  • Omoplata From Closed Guard Muscle Sweep Attempt

    Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Omoplata From Closed Guard Muscle Sweep Attempt, during the Women's class on 03/13/2018.

    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...

  • Kimura Trap Counter - Kimura, Back Take, and Arm Bar

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Kimura Trap Counter - Kimura, Back Take, and Arm Bar, during the Fundamentals class on 01/12/2017.

    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...

  • Maintaining the Arm Bar When Opponent Defends

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Maintaining the Arm Bar When Opponent Defends, during the Fundamentals class on 01/17/2018.

    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 Ch...

  • Leg Drag Concepts from Different Guards

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Leg Drag Concepts from Different Guards (Open, DLR, and Half Guard Knee Shield, during the Fundamentals class on 07/12/2017.

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

  • Toreando to Leg Drag Drill + Knee Cut Pass from DLR Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Toreando to Leg Drag Drill + Knee Cut Pass from DLR Guard, during the Fundamentals class on 02/20/2019.

    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 IBJ...

  • Kiss of the Dragon to Body Lock Sweep

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Kiss of the Dragon to Body Lock Sweep, during the Fundamentals class on 03/08/2017.

    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).

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  • Guard Pull + Lasso Guard Sweep

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Guard Pull + Lasso Guard Sweep, during the Fundamentals class on 01/13/2017.

    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 4x IBJJ...

  • Knee Cut Pass from DLR Guard + Quarter Mount to Mount Option

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Knee Cut Pass from DLR Guard + Quarter Mount to Mount Option, during the Fundamentals class on 10/10/2018.

    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...

  • Kimura Defense to Guard Recovery

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Kimura Defense to Guard Recovery, during the Fundamentals class on 12/20/2018.

    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...

  • Kata Guruma (Fireman's Carry) with Entry Details

    Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Kata Guruma (Fireman's Carry) with Entry Details, during the Fundamentals class on 05/01/2018.

    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...

  • Triangle From Spider Guard with Shin-to-Shin Modification

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Triangle From Spider Guard with Shin-to-Shin Modification, during the Fundamentals class on 11/23/2017.

    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 Champio...

  • Sweeping From One Leg X

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches how to Sweep From One Leg X , during the fundamental class on 02/28/2017.

    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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  • Sweeping and Standing With Sit Up Guard DETAILS

    Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Sweep and Standing With Sit Up Guard DETAILS , during the fundamental class on 01/23/2018.

    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...

  • Taking Back From the Back Drill With Details

    5X ADCC World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches how to Take Back From the Back Drill With Details, during the fundamental class on 05/07/2018.

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

  • Taking the Back From the Closed Guard

    Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Taking the Back From the Closed Guard, during the basic class on 03/29/2017.

    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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  • Sweeping From the Closed Guard Into the Mount

    Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Sweeping From the Closed Guard Into the Mount, during the fundamental class on 08/23/2017.

    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. H...

  • Sweeping From the Lasso X Guard

    5X ADCC World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Sweeping From the Lasso X Guard, during the fundamental class on 05/04/2021.

    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 ...