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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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 Purple & Brown).
Instagram: @dubious_dom
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Triangle From Closed Guard
5X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Triangle From Closed Guard, during the fundamental class on 03/28/2018.
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 Worl...
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The Super Lasso Sweep
Multiple Time World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches The Super Lasso Sweep, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 07/16/2017.
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 AD...
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Half Guard Lock Down Escape to Quarter Guard Knee Cut Pass
Atos HQ black belt Dominique Bell teaches Half Guard Lock Down Escape to Quarter Guard Knee Cut Pass, during the Fundamentals class on 04/24/2018.
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 Champi...
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Side Control to Mount + Modified Ezekiel from the Back
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Side Control to Mount + Modified Ezekiel from the Back, during the Fundamentals class on 02/08/2019.
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 Dh...
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Leg Drag to Smash Pass
Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Leg Drag to Smash Pass, during the Fundamentals class on 10/07/2019.
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 World Champion (colored belts).
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Mount from Side Control to S-Mount Arm Bar
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Mount from Side Control to S-Mount Arm Bar, during the Fundamentals class on 04/13/2018.
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...
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Monkey Tail Guard + Triangle
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Monkey Tail Guard (Inverted DLR Spider) + Triangle, during the Fundamentals class on 01/12/2017.
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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Maintaining the Back Control from Turtle
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Maintaining the Back Control from Turtle, during the Fundamentals class on 02/26/2018.
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 Champio...
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Mount from Deep Half Guard + Triangle & Omoplata
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Mount from Deep Half Guard + Triangle & Omoplata, during the Fundamentals class on 07/30/2018.
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 ADCC World...
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Quick Reaction Long Step from DLR and Reverse DLR
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Quick Reaction Long Step from DLR and Reverse DLR, during the Fundamentals class on 01/08/2017.
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 Worl...
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Long Step Pass When Opponent Defends Knee Cut + Establishing Side Control
Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Long Step Pass When Opponent Defends Knee Cut + Establishing Side Control, during the Fundamentals class on 02/21/2019.
Lucas Barbosa received his black belt from Andre Fabiano in July 2015, before moving to California to train with Andre Galvao at the A...
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Loop Choke from Single Leg Defense
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Loop Choke from Single Leg Defense, 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 ADCC World Championship ...
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Maintaining the Mount + Submission Options
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Maintaining the Mount + Submission Options (Loop Choke, Arm Bar, Bow and Arrow Choke), during the Fundamentals class on 12/29/2017.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan Ame...
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Leg Drag to Stack Pass
Atos HQ black belt Kaynan Duarte teaches Leg Drag to Stack Pass, during the Fundamental class on 09/04/2017.
Kaynan Duarte received his black belt from Andre Galvao in October 2020. He is an ADCC World Champion; an IBJFF Pans Champion; a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion; a Kasai Pro 5 Grand Prix C...
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Sumi Gaeshi Counter to the Single Leg Takedown
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Sumi Gaeshi Counter to the Single Leg Takedown, during the Fundamentals class on 06/07/2018.
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 C...
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Drill: Maintaining the Chin Trap Guillotine
Atos HQ black belt Mike Carbullido teaches Drill: Maintaining the Chin Trap Guillotine, during the Fundamental No-Gi class on 01/23/2018.
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 instructors.
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Leg Drag from Fake Step to Back Take + Collar Choke
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Leg Drag from Fake Step to Back Take + Collar Choke, during the Fundamentals class on 05/02/2018.
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 Wo...
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Long Step Pass When Opponent Defends Toreando
Atos HQ black belt Michael Liera Jr. teaches Long Step Pass When Opponent Defends Toreando, during the Fundamentals class on 07/01/2019.
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 Cha...
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Details For A Strong Triangle Finish From Reverse DLR Half Spider Guard
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Details For A Strong Triangle Finish From Reverse DLR Guard, during the 9am fundamentals class on 11/19/2018.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, a...
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Half Lasso Spider Sweep
Atos HQ Black Belt Angelica Galvao teaches Half Lasso Spider Sweep, during the 545pm women's class on 01/02/2018.
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 a 2x IBJJF Wor...
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Arm Bar From Collar & Sleeve Guard | Multiple Finish Options
Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Arm Bar From Collar & Sleeve Guard, with Multiple Finish Options, during the Fundamentals class on 04/25/2019.
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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Arm Bar From Turtle Position + Lapel Grip Break
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Arm Bar From Turtle Position + Lapel Grip Break, 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...
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Arm Bar From Closed Guard + Sweep To Arm Bar
Atos HQ black belt Lucas Barbosa teaches Arm Bar From Closed Guard + Sweep To Arm Bar, during the Fundamentals class on 04/18/2019.
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. H...
