Atos Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy and competition team started in 2008 by Ramon Lemos and Andre Galvão and headquartered in San Diego, California since 2010.
Date founded | 2008[1] |
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Country of origin | US Brazil (until 2010)[2] |
Founder | Ramon Lemos, Andre Galvão |
Current head | Andre Galvão |
Arts taught | Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Grappling |
Practitioners | see Notable members |
Official website | www |
History
editIn October 2008, after the decline of Brasa Academy, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu team to which they both belonged, Ramon Lemos and André Galvão decided to form a competition team with a strong moral foundation based on their Christian faith.[3] The word "Atos" is the Portuguese word for "acts" and is a reference the New Testament Acts of the Apostles.[3] Atos Jiu-Jitsu was established in Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil before moving to California in 2010.[2] The team led by multi-time world champion Galvão, quickly grew into one of the strongest teams in Jiu-Jitsu & submission grappling, winning quickly after its establishment 5 black belt World Jiu-Jitsu Championships and producing multiple champion athletes over the years.[1]
Atos came in 5th place in the IBJJF Top 10 Academy Rankings for the 2021/2022 season.[4] Atos Jiu-jitsu schools are present in over 20 countries worldwide.[2]
Notable members
editThe first black belts to be promoted by Atos were brothers Rafael & Guilherme Mendes in 2008.[1]
Atos current and former members include:[2]
BJJ
editMMA
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Atos Jiu Jitsu Academy History". BJJ Heroes – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News. 13 November 2012.
- ^ a b c d "History". Atos Jiu-Jitsu HQ – Worlds Best BJJ Academy – San Diego CA. 9 December 2022.
- ^ a b "What You Need To Know About Atos BJJ". Jiu Jitsu Legacy. 21 December 2021.
- ^ "IBJJF Top 10 Academy Rankings for the 2021/2022 season". IBJJF.
- ^ Rogers, Kian. "Josh Hinger Promoted To Third Degree BJJ Black Belt". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Rogers, Kian. "Kade And Tye Ruotolo Promoted To BJJ Black Belt". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Jones, Phil. "Ruotolo Brothers Both Promoted To Brown Belt". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ de Souza, Diogo. "JT Torres Promoted To Fourth Degree BJJ Black Belt". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Burne, Kathrine. "Maggie Grindatti Joins ATOS". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Lindsey, Alex. "Andy Murasaki Promoted To Black Belt By Andre Galvao". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Burne, Kathrine. "Ronaldo Junior Promoted To First Degree BJJ Black Belt". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Rollo, Ian. "Israel Adesanya Awarded BJJ Purple Belt By Andre Galvao". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Rollo, Ian. "Watch Josh Hinger Break Finger Training With Cat Zingano". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 6 June 2023.